Jayden Jezairo Braaf (born 31 August 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Challenger Pro League club Lierse in Belgium.
Club career A youth product of Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and Manchester City, on 1 February 2021, Braaf joined Italian side Udinese on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut with the club in a 1–0 Serie A win over Fiorentina on 28 February 2021, and scored his first goal in Serie A in a 4–2 win over Benevento on 25 April 2021.
On 27 May 2022, Braaf joined Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer.
On 16 January 2023, he joined Serie A side Hellas Verona on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy.
On 2 July 2023, he joined Hellas Verona for an amount of €1M, with his contract lasting until 2026. In January 2024, he joined Eredivisie club Fortuna Sittard on loan until the end of the season.
On 11 August 2024, Braaf joined Salernitana on loan from Verona.
On 1 September 2025, Braaf's contract with Hellas Verona was terminated by mutual consent.
On 28 August 2026, Braaf joined Belgian Challenger Pro League side Lierse, signing a one-year contract.
International career Born in the Netherlands, Braaf is of Surinamese descent. He has played internationally for Netherlands at under-15, under-17 and under-18 levels.
Honours
Club Netherlands U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2019
Individual Man City EDS Players Player of the Year: 2019-20
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