CORNERFLICK
3Caps- 0International goals
- 27AgeBorn 25 Feb 1999
- AucklandClub
- A-LeagueLeague
- New ZealandNational team
The shape of him
Nando Pijnaker is a 27-year-old defender at Auckland and a New Zealand international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Honours 1
- 1Premiership
Quick facts
- Full name
- Nando Pijnaker
- Date of birth
- 25 Feb 1999 (27)
- Place of birth
- Brummen
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
- AUAuckland
Latest on New Zealand
Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 |  A-League Men |  Melbourne City | H | W3–1 | 85' |
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