Jivayno Zinhagel

Jivayno Zinhagel
Personal information
Date of birth (2009-04-18) 18 April 2009
Place of birth Rotterdam, Netherlands
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
Feyenoord
Number 36
Youth career
–2018 Sparta Rotterdam
2018–2024 Ajax
2024– Feyenoord
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2026– Feyenoord 2 (0)
International career‡
2024 Netherlands U15 2 (2)
2024 Netherlands U16 2 (0)
2025– Netherlands U17 4 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:03, 9 August 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 17:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC)

Jivayno Zinhagel (born 18 April 2009) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club Feyenoord.

Club career

Zinhagel started playing football in the academy of Sparta Rotterdam. In 2018, he made a move to the academy of Ajax. On 5 July 2024, Zinhagel joined rival club Feyenoord, signing a three-year contract.[1] In his first season in the Feyenoord Academy, he played for multiple teams, including the under-17 and under-21 teams and in the UEFA Youth League.[2] On 8 April 2025, his contract was extended with a year, to mid-2028.[3] Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Zinhagel played for the first team in friendlies.[4]

Zinhagel made his professional debut on 5 April 2026, coming on as a substitute to replace Raheem Sterling during a goalless draw against FC Volendam. At an age of 16 years and 352 days, he became Feyenoord's fifth youngest ever player in the Eredivisie.[5]

International career

Zinhagel has represented the Netherlands at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level since 2024.[6][7][8]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 August 2026[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Feyenoord 2025–26 Eredivisie 100000—10
2026–27 Eredivisie 100000—10
Career total 2000000020

References

  1. ↑ "Feyenoord versterkt zich met jeugdinternational Jivayno Zinhagel" [Feyenoord strengthens its squad with youth international Jivayno Zinhagel]. Feyenoord (in Dutch). 5 July 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Zwagerman, Thijs. "Talentenfabriek: Voormalig Ajax-talent Zinhagel maakt grote stappen bij Feyenoord Talentenfabriek: Voormalig Ajax-talent Zinhagel maakt grote stappen bij Feyenoord" [Talent Factory: Former Ajax talent Zinhagel makes big strides at Feyenoord]. ESPN (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Contract Jivayno Zinhagel verlengd tot medio 2028" [Jivayno Zinhagel's contract extended until mid-2028]. Feyenoord (in Dutch). 8 April 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Wijffels, Maarten (12 July 2025). "Feyenoord speelt gelijk tegen Belgisch kampioen, 16-jarig talent Jivayno Zinhagel geeft assist" [Feyenoord draws against Belgian champions, 16-year-old talent Jivayno Zinhagel provides an assist]. Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Dit viertal moet Feyenoord-debutant Zinhagel (16) voor zich dulden" [Feyenoord debutant Zinhagel (16) has to accept this quartet ahead of him]. Voetbal International (in Dutch). 6 April 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "OnsOranje". OnsOranje (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "OnsOranje". OnsOranje (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "OnsOranje". OnsOranje (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "Jivayno Zinhagel Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 April 2026.