Jessy Reindorf Explained

Jessy Reindorf
Fullname:Jessy Yapo Reindorf
Birth Date:10 July 1991
Birth Place:Paris, France
Height:1.96 m
Position:Forward
Years1:2010–2011
Clubs1:Comacchio Lidi
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:CA Paris-Charenton
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Union Royale Namur
Caps3:24
Goals3:14
Years4:2013–2014
Clubs4:Bury
Caps4:4
Goals4:1
Years5:2014
Clubs5:Tamworth
Caps5:12
Goals5:3
Years6:2014–2015
Clubs6:Sutton United
Caps6:15
Goals6:6
Years7:2015
Clubs7:Union Royale Namur
Years8:2015
Clubs8:Speranța Nisporeni
Caps8:12
Goals8:1
Years9:2016–2017
Clubs9:Paris Saint-Germain C
Years10:2017–2018
Clubs10:RRC Waterloo
Caps10:10
Goals10:6
Years11:2018–2019
Clubs11:Royal Albert Quévy-Mons
Caps11:5
Goals11:3
Years12:2020–2022
Clubs12:Brétigny Foot
Caps12:13
Goals12:1
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalteam1:Rwanda
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:18:29, 28 January 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:19:09, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

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.

Club career

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

He signed a two-year contract with English club Bury in July 2013.[2] [3] 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,"[4] and Reindorf's performance was praised by manager Kevin Blackwell.[5]

On 16 January 2014, Reindorf had his contract cancelled at Bury.[6] Later that month he went on trial with Scottish club Falkirk.[7] He signed for Tamworth in February 2014.[8]

Reindorf signed for Sutton United in June 2014.[9]

In January 2015 he returned to Belgium, signing with former club Union Royale Namur.[10] [11] [12] He signed with Moldovan club Speranța Nisporeni for the 2015–16 season. He later played with Paris Saint-Germain C, RRC Waterloo and Royal Albert Quévy-Mons.

International career

He made his international debut for Rwanda in 2013, in a friendly against Uganda,[13] and he has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Union Royale Namur2012–1324140000112515
Bury2013–144100110052
Tamworth2013–14123000000123
Sutton United2014–15156000000156
Speranța Nisporeni2015–16121000000121
Career total67250011116927

Notes and References

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