Neraysho Kasanwirjo

Neraysho Meritchio Kasanwirjo (born 18 February 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a full-back or centre-back for Eliteserien club SK Brann.

Club career Ajax Born in Amsterdam, Kasanwirjo started playing in the youth ranks of Zeeburgia before being scouted and joining the Ajax Youth Academy at the age of nine. Progressing through the ranks, he made his professional debut in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of professional football in the Netherlands, playing for Jong Ajax, the reserves team of Ajax. On 19 August 2019, Kasanwirjo made his debut against N.E.C. in a 3–3 draw.

Groningen On 10 May 2021, it was announced that Groningen had signed Kasanwirjo on a three-year contract, joining the club for the 2021–22 season after his contract with Ajax had ended.

Feyenoord On 20 January 2023, Feyenoord announced that it had reached a deal with Groningen for the transfer of Kasanwirjo, with the player signing a contract for four and a half years.

Rapid Wien (loan) On 1 September 2023, Feyenoord and Rapid Wien announced that Kasanwirjo would spend the rest of the season at the Austrian club.

Rangers (loan) On 21 September 2024, Kasanwirjo made his Rangers debut in a 3–0 win over Dundee in the Scottish League Cup quarter-final, coming off the bench to replace captain James Tavernier. He made his full debut for the club just five days later, starting at left-back in a 2–0 win away at Malmo in matchday one of the UEFA Europa League. On 1 December 2024, it was confirmed that Kasanwirjo suffered a knee injury whilst playing for Netherlands U21 and would return to his parent side Feyenoord to complete his rehabilitation. Kasanwirjo returned to the Rangers first-team towards the end of the season but failed to secure a permanent transfer at the end of his loan spell.

Fortuna Sittard (loan) On 6 January 2026, he was loaned by Fortuna Sittard.

International career Kasanwirjo is a youth international for the Netherlands.

Personal life Born in the Netherlands, Kasanwirjo is of Surinamese and Indonesian descent.

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