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Justin Lonwijk
Lonwijk with Netherlands U18 in 2017
Personal information
Full name Justin Antonius Lonwijk[1]
Date of birth (1999-12-21) 21 December 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth Tilburg, Netherlands
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Dynamo Kyiv
Number 21
Youth career
–2010 Willem II
2010–2019 PSV
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Jong PSV 33 (6)
2019–2021 Utrecht 1 (0)
2019–2021 Jong Utrecht 23 (4)
2021 → Viborg FF (loan) 15 (3)
2021–2022 Viborg FF 38 (5)
2022– Dynamo Kyiv 23 (1)
2023–2024 → Anderlecht (loan) 3 (0)
2024 → Fortuna Sittard (loan) 15 (3)
2024–2025 → Viborg FF (loan) 20 (1)
2025–2026 → Fortuna Sittard (loan) 15 (4)
International career‡
2015 Netherlands U16 3 (0)
2016 Netherlands U17 6 (0)
2016–2017 Netherlands U18 6 (1)
2017–2018 Netherlands U19 9 (0)
2024– Suriname 9 (3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 August 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 June 2025

Justin Antonius Lonwijk (born 21 December 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Suriname national team.

Club career

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Jong PSV

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He made his professional debut in the Eerste Divisie for Jong PSV on 13 January 2017 in a game against Den Bosch.[3]

Utrecht

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On 29 May 2019, he signed for Utrecht on a three-year contract, until 2022.[4] Utrecht manager John van den Brom selected Lonwijk for the starting line-up in the two tiers against Zrinjski Mostar in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers.[5][6] His Eredivisie debut followed on 4 August 2019, where he was a starter in the 4–2 away win over ADO Den Haag.[7]

Viborg FF

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On 25 January 2021, Lonwijk joined Danish 1st Division club Viborg FF on loan from Utrecht for the rest of the season with an option to buy.[8] On 1 June 2021 was announced that they had exercised this purchase option. He signed a contract in Denmark until 2024.[9]

Dynamo Kyiv

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On 22 September 2022, Lonwijk signed a five-year contract with Ukrainian Premier League club Dynamo Kyiv.[10] Viborg FF claimed he was sold for a club record transfer fee.[10] Lonwijk signed with Dynamo Kyiv during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[10]

He made his debut for the club on 2 October 2022, replacing Volodymyr Shepelyev in the 82nd minute of a 1–0 away victory against Mynai.[11] On 10 November, he scored his first goal for Dynamo by slotting home a Viktor Tsyhankov cross, thereby contributing to the team's 3–1 league win over Oleksandriya.[12]

Anderlecht (loan)

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On 25 July 2023, Belgian Pro League side Anderlecht announced the signing of Lonwijk on a season-long loan from Dynamo Kyiv, with an option to buy the player at the end of the season.[13]

Fortuna Sittard (loan)

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In January 2024, Lonwijk was recalled from his loan at Anderlecht, joining Eredivisie club Fortuna Sittard on loan for the remainder of the season.[14]

Viborg FF (loan)

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On 31 August 2024, Lonwijk returned to his former club Viborg FF on a season-long loan, with an option to buy. He played a league game less than 24 hours after the announcement, in a 2–2 draw against Sønderjyske. Viborg confirmed on Monday, 2 June 2025, that they would not exercise their option to purchase Lonwijk at the end of the season. He finished the season with 26 total appearances, scoring once.[15]

Return to Fortuna Sittard

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On 7 August 2025, Lonwijk returned to Fortuna Sittard on a new loan, with an option to buy.[16]

Personal life

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Born in the Netherlands, Lonwijk is of Surinamese descent.[17]

He is the oldest brother of Nigel Lonwijk, who plays for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, whilst his younger sister Jayden plays tennis.[18]

In an interview Lonwijk also mentioned to be the cousin of FC Twente winger Virgil Misidjan.[19]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 31 August 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong PSV 2016–17 Eerste Divisie 82———82
2017–18 Eerste Divisie 71——1[b]081
2018–19 Eerste Divisie 183——1[b]0193
Total 336——20356
Utrecht 2019–20 Eredivisie 10002[c]0—30
Jong Utrecht 2019–20 Eerste Divisie 113———113
2020–21 Eerste Divisie 121———121
Total 234———234
Viborg FF (loan) 2020–21 Danish 1st Division 153———153
Viborg FF 2021–22 Danish Superliga 29310——303
2022–23 Danish Superliga 9200——92
Total 38510——395
Dynamo Kyiv 2022–23 Ukrainian Premier League 181———181
2024–25 Ukrainian Premier League 20—4[d]0—60
2026–27 Ukrainian Premier League 30005[e]1—81
Total 2310091—322
Anderlecht (loan) 2023–24 Belgian Pro League 30———30
Fortuna Sittard (loan) 2023–24 Eredivisie 15310——163
Viborg FF (loan) 2024–25 Danish Superliga 20160——261
Fortuna Sittard (loan) 2025–26 Eredivisie 15421——175
Career total 186271011112020929
  1. ↑ Includes KNVB Cup, Danish Cup, Ukrainian Cup
  2. 1 2 Appearance in Premier League Cup
  3. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  5. ↑ Three appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Conference League

International

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As of match played 19 November 2025
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Suriname 202472
202561
Total133
Scores and results list Gabon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lonwijk goal.
List of international goals scored by Justin Lonwijk
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
124 March 2024André Kamperveen Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname Martinique1–11–1Friendly
25 June 2024Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname Saint Vincent and the Grenadines3–14–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification
310 June 2025Cuscatlán Stadium, San Salvador, El Salvador El Salvador1–01–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

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Viborg

References

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  1. ↑ "2016/17 UEFA Youth League - disciplinary chart prior R16" (PDF). UEFA. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  2. ↑ "Justin Lonwijk – FC Dynamo Kyiv official website". FC Dynamo Kyiv. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Game Report by Soccerway". Soccerway. 13 January 2017.
  4. ↑ "FC Utrecht versterkt zich met jeugdinternational Lonwijk". FC Utrecht. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "Slordig Utrecht wacht heet avondje Bosnië na gelijkspel in Galgenwaard". nos.nl (in Dutch). 25 July 2019.
  6. ↑ "Beauty Kerk voorkomt Europese flater FC Utrecht". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 25 July 2019.
  7. ↑ "ADO Den Haag vs. Utrecht – 4 August 2019". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  8. ↑ nk. "VFF henter hollandsk midtbanespiller". Viborg F.F. Prof. Fodbold A/S (in Danish). Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  9. ↑ JM. "Justin Lonwijk i Viborg til 2024". Viborg F.F. Prof. Fodbold A/S (in Danish). Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  10. 1 2 3 Nanko Boelman (28 September 2022). "War or not, Lonwijk opts for transfer to Kyiv: 'This is really next level'". Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 December 2022.
    "Lonwijk makes a record transfer and exchanges Denmark for Ukraine". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 28 September 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  11. ↑ "Mynai – Dynamo – 0:1. Figures and facts". FC Dynamo Kyiv. 2 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2 December 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "UPL. Matchday 12. Dynamo – Oleksandria – 3:1. Report". FC Dynamo Kyiv. 10 November 2022. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  13. ↑ "Justin Lonwijk strengthens our midfield". rsca.be. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  14. ↑ "JUSTIN LONWIJK OP HUURBASIS NAAR FORTUNA" [JUSTIN LONWIJK ON LOAN TO FORTUNA]. fortunasittard.nl (in Dutch). 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  15. ↑ Schmidt, Martin (2 June 2025). "Viborg vinker farvel til to" (in Danish). bold.dk. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  16. ↑ "Justin Lonwijk keert terug bij Fortuna" [Justin Lonwijk returns to Fortuna] (in Dutch). Fortuna Sittard. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  17. ↑ "Zo kan het nationaal elftal van Suriname eruit gaan zien". Elfvoetbal.nl.
  18. ↑ "Nigel Lonwijk uit Tilburg verlengt bij Wolves en is op weg naar Nederland". Brabants Dagblad. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  19. ↑ "PSV TV: Justin Lonwijk". Youtube. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  20. ↑ "Viborg vinder 1. division". sport.tv2.dk (in Danish). 26 May 2021.
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