Jessy Reindorf

Jessy Yapo Reindorf (born 10 July 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born in France, he represents Rwanda at international level.

Jessy Reindorf

Personal information
Full name	Jessy Yapo Reindorf
Date of birth	(1991-07-10) 10 July 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth	Paris, France
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)[1]
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2011	Comacchio Lidi
2011–2012	CA Paris-Charenton
2012–2013	Union Royale Namur	24	(14)
2013–2014	Bury	4	(1)
2014	Tamworth	12	(3)
2014–2015	Sutton United	15	(6)
2015	Union Royale Namur
2015	Speranța Nisporeni	12	(1)
2016–2017	Paris Saint-Germain C
2017–2018	RRC Waterloo	10	(6)
2018–2019	Royal Albert Quévy-Mons	5	(3)
2020–2022	Brétigny Foot	13	(1)
International career‡
2013	Rwanda	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:29, 28 January 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:09, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Paris, France,^[2] Reindorf spent his early career in Italy, France and Belgium with Comacchio Lidi, CA Paris-Charenton and Union Royale Namur.^[1][2] While with Comacchio Lidi, Reindorf's contract and transfer arrangements was investigated by the footballing authorities.^[3]

He signed a two-year contract with English club Bury in July 2013.^[4][5] Reindorf scored his first goal for Bury on 27 August 2013 in 6–3 defeat to Norwich City in the League Cup; the goal was described by the BBC as a "spectacular strike,"^[6] and Reindorf's performance was praised by manager Kevin Blackwell.^[7]

On 16 January 2014, Reindorf had his contract cancelled at Bury.^[8] Later that month he went on trial with Scottish club Falkirk.^[9] He signed for Tamworth in February 2014.^[10]

Reindorf signed for Sutton United in June 2014.^[11]

In January 2015 he returned to Belgium, signing with former club Union Royale Namur.^[12][13][14] He signed with Moldovan club Speranța Nisporeni for the 2015–16 season.^[2] He later played with Paris Saint-Germain C, RRC Waterloo and Royal Albert Quévy-Mons.^[1]

International career

He made his international debut for Rwanda in 2013,^[1] in a friendly against Uganda,^[15] and he has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.^[16]

Career statistics

As of 15 December 2015^[1][2][17]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League		National cup		League cup		Other		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Union Royale Namur	2012–13	24	14	0	0	0	0	1	1	25	15
Bury	2013–14	4	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	5	2
Tamworth	2013–14	12	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	3
Sutton United	2014–15	15	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	15	6
Speranța Nisporeni	2015–16	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	1
Career total		67	25	0	0	1	1	1	1	69	27

References

1. "Jessy Reindorf". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
2. Jessy Reindorf at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
3. Luca Bianchi (20 April 2011). "Comacchio Lidi teme una penalizzazione per il caso di Reindorf" (in Italian). La Nuova Ferrara. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
4. Craig Nelson (24 July 2013). "Bury FC swoop for 'Big Jessy'". Bury Times. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
5. "Jessy Reindorf: Bury sign Rwanda international striker". BBC Sport. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
6. "Norwich 6–3 Bury". BBC Sport. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
7. "Bury: Jessy Reindorf display impresses Kevin Blackwell". BBC Sport. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
8. "Departures confirmed". Bury F.C. 16 January 2014. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
9. "Falkirk considering move for a big Jessy". The Herald. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
10. "Jessy Reindorf: Tamworth sign former Bury striker". BBC Sport. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
11. "Doswell Sign Two Ex-Lambs". Pitchero Non-League. 7 June 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
12. "Promotion D: Jessy Reindorf de retour à l'UR Namur pour remplacer Kudimbana blessé" (in French). Sudinfo. 2 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
13. "Jessy Reindorf proche d'un retour à l'UR Namur" (in French). L'Avenir. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
14. "UR Namur : Reindorf rentre au nid" (in French). L'Avenir. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
15. "Football (Promotion D): Jessy Reindorf joue dix minutes avec le Rwanda et fait un assist" (in French). La Meuse. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
16. Jessy Reindorf – FIFA competition record (archived)
17. Jessy Reindorf at Soccerbase