Real Nijn Gill (born 20 January 2003) is a Trinidadian footballer who plays for Club Sando and the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
Early life
Gill was quoted as saying that in his early life he “didn't have any time to go football or study in school. Where I lived was like a ghetto. It was a very hard place” but that he “ used to try to keep out of it and stay on the straight road” and that “ Football has helped me a lot to come out of this. To be honest, there are gang wars going on, and it (football) has saved my life”.
Career
Gill began playing regularly for La Horquetta Rangers F.C. in the Ascension League whilst still a teenager. In May, 2023 he signed for Club Sando.
International career
Gill had his debut call-up for the Trinidad and Tobago national football team in May 2022. He scored his first senior international goal in a friendly match against Saint Martin on 29 January 2023. He was named in the Trinidad and Tobago squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, one of only six domestic-based players called up.