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Djenairo Daniels
Personal information
Full name Djenairo Gillian Noell Daniels
Date of birth (2002-01-07) 7 January 2002 (age 24)
Place of birth Spijkenisse, Netherlands
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Kilmarnock
Number 29
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)
2025 Cork City 12 (5)
2025– Kilmarnock 7 (2)
International career‡
2019 Netherlands U17 5 (0)
2019 Netherlands U18 3 (0)
2025– Suriname 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:02, 8 October 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 23:57, 10 October 2025

Djenairo Gillian Noell Daniels (born 7 January 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Suriname national team.

Early life

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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

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He made his senior debut for PSV's second team Jong PSV in the second tier Eerste Divisie on 29 August 2020 against Excelsior Rotterdam.[5] He scored his first professional goal on 2 October 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 30 June, 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 21 July, 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]

He spent the second half of 2024 playing for Icelandic side Fram, scoring two goals in 12 games for the club.[28]

On 21 April 2025, Daniels signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Cork City on a short-term deal until July.[29] He scored five goals in 12 appearances during his short time with the club.[30]

On 7 July 2025, he signed for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock on a two-year contract.[31]

International career

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Born in the Netherlands, Daniels is of Surinamese descent.[32] He was named to the Netherlands U17 roster for the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[33][34] He also was named to the Netherlands U18 in a four nations mini-tournament in 2019.[35]

In August 2025, Daniels began filing the required paperwork to play for Suriname at international level.[36] On 30 September 2025, he was called up to the national team for the first time ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Guatemala and Panama.[37] He made his debut for Suriname, during the 1–1 draw against Guatemala on 10 October 2025, as a second-half substitute, but he had to be substituted out himself due to injury.[38]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played on 4 October 2025[39]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong PSV 2020–21 Eerste Divisie 31————31
Jong Utrecht 2020–21 Eerste Divisie 70————70
Pacific 2022 Canadian Premier League 22310—4[c]01[d]0283
2023 Canadian Premier League 22320——2[e]0263
Total 44630—4030546
Leixões 2023–24 Liga Portugal 2 14000———143
Fram 2024 Besta deild karla 12200———122
Cork City 2025 LOI Premier Division 125————125
Kilmarnock 2025–26 Scottish Premiership 720062——134
2026–27 000000——00
Total 720062——134
Career total 99163062403011518

International

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As of match played 10 October 2025[39]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Suriname 202510
Total10

References

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  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. ↑ Horgan, Andrew (21 April 2025). "Cork City sign striker Djenairo Daniels ahead of crucial Waterford clash". Irish Examiner.
  29. ↑ "Welcome to City, Djenairo Daniels!". Cork City FC.
  30. ↑ "Djenairo Daniels produces late magic to earn a point for Cork City". www.independent.ie. 23 June 2025.
  31. ↑ Highet, Lochlin (7 July 2025). "Djenairo Daniels joins Kilmarnock on two-year deal". Kilmarnock FC.
  32. ↑ "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.
  33. ↑ 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).
  34. ↑ "Selectie Onder 17 voor WK in Brazilië" [Squad Under 17 for World Cup in Brazil]. ONS Oranje (in Dutch).
  35. ↑ "Which PSV players are away on international duty?". PSV Eindhoven. 2 September 2019. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019.
  36. ↑ Antes, Wessel (18 August 2025). "Gesprekken met Ryan Flamingo gaven avonturier hoop: 'Ik dacht zelfs aan stoppen'" [Conversations with Ryan Flamingo gave adventurer hope: 'I even thought about quitting']. Voetbalzone (in Dutch).
  37. ↑ Carson, Callum. "Kilmarnock defender aiming for World Cup bid after receiving maiden international call-up". Daily Record.
  38. ↑ Kapteijns, Jeroen (11 October 2025). "WK-kwalificatie: Virgil Misidjan redt punt voor Suriname tegen Guatemala met late gelijkmaker" [World Cup Qualifying: Virgil Misidjan saves a point for Suriname against Guatemala with a late equalizer]. De Telegraaf (in Dutch).
  39. 1 2 Djenairo Daniels at Soccerway
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