Djenairo Daniels

Djenairo Daniels

Personal information
Full name	Djenairo Gillian Noell Daniels
Date of birth	(2002-01-07) 7 January 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Spijkenisse, Netherlands
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Fram
Number	14
Youth career
2012–2018	Almere City
2018–2020	PSV
2021–2022	Utrecht
2021–2022	→ Sassuolo (loan)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2021	Jong PSV	3	(1)
2021–2022	Jong Utrecht	7	(0)
2021–2022	→ Sassuolo (loan)	0	(0)
2022–2023	Pacific FC	44	(6)
2024	Leixões	14	(0)
2024–	Fram	12	(2)
International career‡
2019	Netherlands U17	5	(0)
2019	Netherlands U18	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 February 2022

Djenairo Gillian Noell Daniels (born 7 January 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Icelandic Besta deild karla club Fram.

Early life

At age 11, he had a trial with the youth system of PSV Eindhoven, ^[1] but then joined the youth system of Almere City, where he played for the next six years. ^{[2] [3]} In July 2018, he joined the youth system of PSV Eindhoven at the age of sixteen, signing a three-year contract. ^[4]

Club career

He made his senior debut for PSV's second team Jong PSV in the second tier Eerste Divisie on August 29, 2020 against Excelsior Rotterdam. ^[5] He scored his first professional goal on October 2, 2020 against SC Telstar. ^[6] After not getting any opportunities with the first team, he was allowed to leave the club in January 2021. ^[7]

In January 2021, he signed a contract with FC Utrecht until 2023 with an option for a further season, ^{[8] [9]} where he would initially join the second team Jong Utrecht. ^[10] In September 2021, he went on loan to Italian club Sassuolo, with an option to purchase him permanently at the conclusion of the loan. ^[11] He was assigned to the Sassuolo U19 squad. ^{[12] [13]} In February 2022, his loan was terminated ^[14] and he also terminated his contract with Utrecht by mutual consent. ^{[15] [16]}

In February 2022, he signed with Canadian Premier League club Pacific FC. ^{[17] [18]} Daniels scored his first goal for Pacific on June 30, netting the opener in an eventual 3-3 draw with Cavalry FC. ^[19] After the season, he re-signed with the club for the 2023 season. ^{[20] [21]} On July 21, he was injured in a match against Forge FC, being stretchered out and taken to hospital later being diagnosed with a concussion. ^{[22] [23] [24]} After the 2023 season, he departed the club. ^[25]

In February 2024, Daniels joined Liga Portugal 2 club Leixões. ^{[26] [27]}

International career

Born in the Netherlands, Daniels is of Surinamese descent. ^[28] He was named to the Netherlands U17 roster for the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup. ^{[29] [30]} He also was named to the Netherlands U18 in a four nations mini-tournament in 2019. ^[31]

Career statistics

As of 21 October 2023 ^[32]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		National cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Jong PSV	2020–21	Eerste Divisie	3	1	–		–		–		3	1
Jong Utrecht	2020–21	Eerste Divisie	7	0	–		–		–		7	0
Pacific FC	2022	Canadian Premier League	22	3	1	0	1	0	4	0	28	3
	2023		22	3	2	0	2	0	–		26	3
	Total		44	6	3	0	3	0	4	0	54	6
Career total			54	7	3	0	3	0	4	0	63	7

References

1. "PSV plukt talent weg bij Almere City FC" [PSV plucks talent from Almere City FC]. Voetbal International (in Dutch). 10 July 2018.
2. "FC Utrecht neemt spits Djenairo Daniels over van PSV" [FC Utrecht takes over striker Djenairo Daniels from PSV]. Utrecht Nieuws (in Dutch). 7 January 2021.
3. Elfrink, Rik (10 July 2018). "PSV legt talent van Almere City vast: Djenairo Daniels" [PSV captures talent from Almere City: Djenairo Daniels]. Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch).
4. "Jeugdvoetballer Daniels (16) naar PSV" [Youth footballer Daniels (16) to PSV]. Omroep Flevoland (in Dutch). 10 July 2018.
5. "19-jarige jeugdinternational vertrekt op verjaardag van PSV naar FC Utrecht" [19-year-old youth international leaves PSV for FC Utrecht on his birthday]. Voetbalprimeur (in Dutch). 7 January 2021.
6. "Jong PSV wint met ruime cijfers van Telstar" [Young PSV beat Telstar with big numbers]. PSV Supporters (in Dutch). 2 October 2020.
7. Elfrink, Rik (7 January 2021). "PSV laat belofte Djenairo Daniels (19) naar FC Utrecht vertrekken" [PSV lets promise Djenairo Daniels (19) leave for FC Utrecht]. Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch).
8. "Daniels van PSV naar FC Utrecht" [Daniels from PSV to FC Utrecht]. FC Utrecht Nieuws (in Dutch). 22 January 2021.
9. "Nieuwe aanwinst Jong FC Utrecht: Djenairo Daniels" [New acquisition Young FC Utrecht: Djenairo Daniels]. FC Utrecht (in Dutch). 7 January 2021.
10. "FC Utrecht tira Djenairo Daniels do PSV" [FC Utrecht takes Djenairo Daniels from PSV]. Futebol Holandes (in Portuguese). 7 January 2021.
11. "Jong FC Utrecht-spits Djenairo Daniels op huurbasis naar US Sassuolo" [Young FC Utrecht striker Djenairo Daniels on a rental basis to US Sassuolo]. FC Utrecht (in Dutch). 1 September 2021.
12. "Un rinforzo per la Primavera: Dall'Utrecht FC arriva Djenairo Daniels" [A reinforcement for the Primavera: Djenairo Daniels arrices from FC Utrecht] (in Italian). U.S. Sassuolo Calcio. 1 September 2021. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
13. Boscagli, Gabriele (19 February 2022). "Ex Sassuolo: Djenairo Daniels vola in Canada, giocherà nel Pacific FC" [Ex Sassuolo: Djenairo Daniels flies to Canada, will play in Pacific FC]. Canale Sassuolo (in Italian).
14. "FC Utrecht ontbindt contract verhuurde Daniels" [FC Utrecht terminates contract of rented Daniels]. RTV Utrecht (in Dutch). 2 February 2022.
15. "FC Utrecht neemt afscheid van Daniels: "Kan hij hier niet zetten"" [FC Utrecht says goodbye to Daniels: "Can't put him here"]. Utrcht Fans (in Dutch). 2 February 2022.
16. "FC Utrecht haalt jonge spits terug uit Italië en beëindigt samenwerking" [FC Utrecht brings back young striker from Italy and ends cooperation]. Voetbalprimeur (in Dutch). 2 February 2022.
17. Longo, Jack (18 February 2022). "Djenairo Daniels joins Pacific FC for 2022!". Pacific FC .
18. Jacques, John (18 February 2022). "Pacific FC Signs PSV Youth Product Djenairo Daniels". Northern Tribune.
19. Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (1 July 2022). "Sights & Sounds: Pacific FC 3-3 Cavalry FC".
20. Longo, Jack (10 November 2022). "Heard, Toussaint and Daniels Returning for 2023!". Pacific FC .
21. Jacques, John (10 November 2022). "Tridents Confirm Return Of Heard, Toussaint, And Daniels". Northern Tribune.
22. Moreton, Bailey (22 July 2023). "Pacific FC striker Djenairo Daniels hospitalized against Forge FC". Vancouver Island Free Daily.
23. Dheensaw, Cleve (22 July 2023). "PFC says striker Daniels 'doing well' after injury". Times Colonist .
24. Jacques, John (25 July 2023). "Pacific's Djenairo Daniels Recovering From Concussion". Northern Tribune.
25. Jacques, John (26 January 2024). "Dutch Forward Djenairo Daniels Leaves Pacific". Northern Tribune.
26. "Djenairo Daniels é o quarto reforço do Leixões no último dia de mercado" [Djenairo Daniels is Leixões' fourth reinforcement on the last day of the market]. ZeroZero (in Portuguese). 1 February 2024.
27. Lopes, Ricardo. "Leixões reforça a sua frente de ataque com Djenairo Daniels" [Leixões reinforces its attacking front with Djenairo Daniels]. Bola na Rede (in Portuguese).
28. "Profvoetballers van Surinaamse afkomst" [Professional football players of Surinamese descent]. Natio Suriname (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
29. Mostert, Dominic (11 March 2019). "Ajax levert veertig procent van volledige selectie Oranje Onder-17" [Ajax supplies forty percent of the entire selection Orange Under-17]. Voetbalzone (in Dutch).
30. "Selectie Onder 17 voor WK in Brazilië" [Squad Under 17 for World Cup in Brazil]. ONS Oranje (in Dutch).
31. "Which PSV players are away on international duty?". PSV Eindhoven . 2 September 2019.
32. Djenairo Daniels at Soccerway

External links

• Djenairo Daniels at Ons Oranje