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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 24)
Place of birth Tilburg, Netherlands
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Viborg FF (on loan from Dynamo Kyiv)
Number 19
Youth career
0000–2010 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 18 (1)
2023–2024 → Anderlecht (loan) 3 (0)
2024 → Fortuna Sittard (loan) 15 (3)
2024– → Viborg FF (loan) 8 (0)
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 3 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 November 2024

Justin Antonius Lonwijk (born 21 December 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Viborg FF in the Danish Superliga, on loan from Ukrainian side 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 FC 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.

Personal life

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Born in the Netherlands, Lonwijk is of Surinamese descent.[15]

He is the oldest brother of Nigel Lonwijk, who plays for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, whilst his younger sister Jayden plays tennis.[16]

In an interview Lonwijk also mentioned to be the cousin of FC Twente winger Virgil Misidjan.[17]

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. ^ a b c 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". www.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. ^ "Zo kan het nationaal elftal van Suriname eruit gaan zien". Elfvoetbal.nl.
  16. ^ "Nigel Lonwijk uit Tilburg verlengt bij Wolves en is op weg naar Nederland". Brabants Dagblad. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  17. ^ "PSV TV: Justin Lonwijk". Youtube. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  18. ^ "Viborg vinder 1. division". sport.tv2.dk (in Danish). 26 May 2021.
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