Suriname national football team explained

Suriname
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Nickname:Sranan Tongo: Natio (National)
Sranan Tongo: A-Selectie (A-Selection)
Sranan Tongo: de Jaguars (the Jaguars)
Association:Surinaamse Voetbal Bond (SVB)
Sub-Confederation:CFU (Caribbean)
Coach:Stanley Menzo
General Manager:BrianTevreden
Captain:Stefano Denswil
Most Caps:Marlon Felter (48)
Top Scorer:Stefano Rijssel, Gleofilo Vlijter (14)
Home Stadium:Franklin Essed Stadion
Fifa Trigramme:SUR
Fifa Max:84
Fifa Max Date:August 2008
Fifa Min:191
Fifa Min Date:December 2015
Elo Max:54
Elo Max Date:23 July 1934
Elo Min:172
Elo Min Date:21 February 2016
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First Game: Suriname 0–5
(Surinam; 17 August 1915)[1]
Largest Win: Suriname 9–0 French Guiana
(Suriname; 2 March 1947)
Suriname 9–0
(Netherlands Antilles; 17 February 1952)
Suriname 9–0
(Aruba; 9 February 1953)
Largest Loss: Suriname 1–8 Aruba
(Suriname; 6 June 1946)
8–1
(Monterrey, Mexico; 15 October 1977)
7–0
(San José, Costa Rica; 6 September 2008)
Regional Name:CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
Regional Cup Apps:3
Regional Cup First:1977
Regional Cup Best:Sixth place (1977)

The Suriname national football team (Dutch; Flemish: Surinaams voetbalelftal; Sranan Tongo: Sranan Tongo: Sranankondre fubal pluga) represents Suriname in international football. The team is controlled by the Surinamese Football Association, which is a member of CONCACAF.

History

Although the former Dutch colony is located in South America, it competes in CONCACAF, together with Guyana and French Guiana. Suriname was one of the founding members of CONCACAF in 1961. Suriname won the CFU Championship in 1978, were runners-up in 1979 and have achieved three fourth-place finishes in the CFU Championship/Caribbean Cup.Suriname discourages dual citizenship and Surinamese-Dutch players who have picked up a Netherlands passport – which, crucially, offers legal work status in almost any European league – are barred from selection to the national team.[2] Many Suriname-born players and Dutch-born players of Surinamese descent, like Gerald Vanenburg, Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard, Edgar Davids, Clarence Seedorf, Patrick Kluivert, Michael Reiziger, Aron Winter, Georginio Wijnaldum, Virgil van Dijk and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink have turned out to play for the Dutch national team. In 1999, Humphrey Mijnals, who played for both Suriname and the Netherlands, was elected Surinamese footballer of the century.[3] Another famous player is André Kamperveen, who captained Suriname in the 1940s and was the first Surinamese to play professionally in the Netherlands.

Suriname has participated in the qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup since 1962, but has never qualified for the finals. Suriname's strongest showing in World Cup qualification was the campaign for the 1978 finals, when the national team reached the final group stage.

Suriname also came second in CONCACAF qualifying for the 1964 Olympics, behind qualifiers Mexico and third in qualifying for the 1980 Olympics, behind qualifiers Costa Rica and United States. The US then boycotted the Moscow Olympics, and were replaced by Cuba in the football tournament, after Suriname opted to boycott the games as well.

In 2008 Suriname advanced to the group stage of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying despite using only local players. With their two-leg victory over neighbours Guyana, Suriname moved on to face Haiti, Costa Rica, and El Salvador in the third round.

Inspired by the success of teams with dual nationals, especially Algeria, SVB president John Krishnadath submitted a proposal to the national assembly to allow dual citizenship for athletes with the then-goal of reaching the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.[4] In order to support this project, a team with professional players of Surinamese origin was assembled and played an exhibition match on 26 December 2014 at the Andre Kamperveen Stadion. The project is managed by Nordin Wooter and David Endt, who have set up a presentation and sent invitations to 100 players of Surinamese origin, receiving 85 positive answers. Dean Gorré was named to coach this special selection. FIFA supported the project and granted insurance for the players and clubs despite the match being unofficial.[5]

As of May 2015, Gorré was the national team coach who oversaw both the official and unofficial teams. The professional team consisted of players willing to commit to Suriname if the dual-citizenship bill was approved, and played two international matches. In 2016, Roberto Gödeken became the head coach once again. In qualification for the 2017 Caribbean Cup, Suriname secured a spot in the third round, but finished second behind Jamaica in their group. However, as one of the three best second-place finishers, Suriname advanced to face Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti in the 5th place play-off. Suriname won the match against Trinidad and Tobago, but lost against Haiti, hence once again a failed attempt to make an appearance in the Concacaf Gold Cup.

In 2018 Dean Gorré signed a new 2 year contract with the SVB to manage Natio once more. His first game ended in a draw against Dominica in Nations League qualifiers. Gorré became not only the head coach of the senior team, but also oversees the youth teams and also has a helping hand in the introduction of a professional league in the country. Gorré also managed to arrange trainingcamps for the national team in the Netherlands, where Natio have tested their strength against professional and amateur football clubs.

Suriname qualified for the CONCACAF Nations League B after wins against Saint Kitts and Nevis and British Virgin Islands, draw against Dominica and a loss against Jamaica. Suriname got to share a group with Nicaragua, SVG and Dominica. After a narrow away win against Dominica, Suriname got to bag a massive 6–0 win at home against Nicaragua.

In November 2019, it was announced that a so-called sports passport would allow Dutch professional footballers from the Surinamese diaspora to represent Suriname.[6] On 19 November, Suriname qualified for the 2021 Gold Cup with 2–1 CONCACAF Nations League win over Nicaragua.[7] It will be their debut in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and their first appearance in a CONCACAF tournament since 1985.

In the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Suriname played against Costa Rica, Jamaica and Guadeloupe in Group C. Suriname lost its first two matches against Jamaica and Costa Rica, but ended third in the group following a 2-1 win against Guadeloupe.

In late July, the Surinamese Football Association terminated the contract of Dean Gorré after failing to reach Natio's objectives.[8] After the termination of Gorré, SVB announced that they have hired the services of Brian Tevreden's Tevreden Group. The Tevreden Group are involved in the search for a new national coach and the recruitment and selection of Surinamese-Dutch professionals who want to play for Natio.[9]

Kit sponsorship

Kit supplierPeriod
Copa 2008–2010
2011–2014
Klupp 2015–2024
2024–present

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2025

Coaching staff

Head Coach Stanley Menzo
Assistant Coach Remko Bicentini
Assistant Coach Ryan Koolwijk
Assistant Coach Roberto Gödeken

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.† Indicates that they managed in no official matches

Players

Current squad

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Suriname squad within the last twelve months.INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary/Standby squad
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Player records

[11]

Players in bold are still active with Suriname.

Most appearances

width=30pxRankPlayerwidth=50pxCapswidth=50pxGoalsCareer
1Marlon Felter4862004–2011
2Stefano Rijssel36142010–2019
3Clifton Sandvliet33122000–2008
4Dimitrie Apai3052013–present
Sergino Eduard3012013–present
6Germaine van Dijk2912006–2011
7Ronny Aloema2842008–2012
8Obrendo Huiswoud2702010–2016
Naldo Kwasie2722010–2014
10Miquel Darson2602013–present
Ferdinand Jap A Joe2612000–2009
Emilio Limon2632008–2012
Giovanni Waal2642010–2015

Top goalscorers

width=30pxRankPlayerwidth=50pxGoalswidth=50pxCapswidth=50pxRatioCareer
1Gleofilo Vlijter14202015–present
Stefano Rijssel14362010–2019
3Clifton Sandvliet12332000–2008
4Nigel Hasselbaink892019–2021
Benny Kejansi8131996–2002
Ivenzo Comvalius8192018–present
Wensley Christoph8252004–2010
8Marlon Felter6482004–2011
9Giovanni Drenthe5172009–2012
Gordon Kinsaini5172001–2009
Dimitrie Apai5302013–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World CupQualification
YearRoundPosition
as / [12] as /
1930 and 1934Did not enterDeclined participation
1938WithdrewWithdrew
1950 to 1958Did not enterDeclined participation
1962Did not qualify201112
1966410389
19704202109
19744211114
as as
1978Did not qualify102261524
1982421153
19866123410
1990WithdrewWithdrew
1994Did not qualify412144
1998200202
2002411212
20064211126
201093241421
20146213511
2018200214
20224301154
2026To be determined220081
2030To be determined
2034
Total71241433114116

CONCACAF Gold Cup

See main article: Suriname at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionSquad
1963Did not enterDid not enter
1965
1967
1969
1971WithdrewWithdrew
1973Did not qualify4211114
1977Sixth place6th5005617Squad210132
1981Did not qualify421153
1985Group stage9th401329Squad211021
1989Did not enterDid not enter
1991Did not qualify211021
1993WithdrewWithdrew
1996Did not qualify311136
1998Did not enterDid not enter
2000Did not qualify202011
200262221412
2003WithdrewWithdrew
2005Did not qualify302134
20076213410
2009521266
20116312139
201363121411
2015302134
201783141212
2019421182
2021Group stage10th310235Squad6411165
2023Did not qualify502329
TotalSixth place3/27121110113177292226122102

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
LeagueFinals
SeasonDivisionGroupFinalsResult
2019–20BD6411165 2021Ineligible
2022–23AA401329 2023Did not qualify
2023–24AB412163 2024
2024–25AATo be determined 2025To be determined
Total145452417Total0 Titles

CFU Caribbean Cup

CFU Championship & Caribbean CupQualification
YearRoundPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1978Champions330080440091
1979Runners-up310254Qualified as host
1981Did not qualify72231213
1983201101
1985Fourth place302124430131
1988Did not qualify211021
1989Did not enterDid not enter
1990Did not qualify311174
1991211021
1992Group stage3012263300122
1993Did not enterDid not enter
1994Fourth place511258220040
1995Did not qualify311136
1996Fourth place511259421165
1997Did not enterDid not enter
1998Did not qualify303088
1999202011
2001Group stage 3012493210103
2005Did not qualify302134
20076213410
2008Did not enterDid not enter
2010Did not qualify6312139
201263121411
2014302134
201783141212
Total1 Title25661131405347261795103

CCCF Championship

CCCF Championship
YearRoundPldWD*LGFGA
1941 to 1957Did not enter
1960Fourth place411245
1961Did not enter
Total4th place411245

Pan American Games

Pan American Games
YearRoundGPWD*LGSGA
1951 to 1987Did not enter
1991Group stage311143
1995 to 2019Did not enter
TotalGroup stage311143

ABCS Tournament

ABCS Tournament
YearResultGPWD*LGSGA
2010Champions211064
2011Third place211020
2012Runners-up210181
2013Champions220051
2015Champions220040
2021Did not enter
2022Runners-up211063
TotalChampions12831319

All-time record against other nations

As of 8 June 2024

TeamPldWDL
1100
5311
14842
6132
2101
1001
1100
2002
2200
1001
8008
141211
3010713
1100
4310
2011
7106
268612
211335
17377
13733
11605
11353
9216
7331
5023
3021
3201
2200
4112
2101
7502
1001
1100
1001
3003
3300
1010
2020
7322
1001
Total2629657109

Team records

Wins

Largest win :
Largest win at the CONCACAF Championship finals : none
  • Largest win at the CCCF Championship finals :
  • Largest win at the CFU Championship finals :
    Largest win at the Caribbean Cup finals :
    Largest win at the Pan American Games :
    Largest win at the CONCACAF Nations League:
    Largest win at the ABCS Tournament :

    Draws

    Highest scoring draw :
    Highest scoring draw at the CONCACAF Championship finals :
    Highest scoring draw at the CCCF Championship finals :
    Highest scoring draw at the CFU Championship finals :
    Highest scoring draw at the Caribbean Cup finals :
    Highest scoring draw at the Pan American Games :
    Highest scoring draw at the ABCS Tournament :

    1. Tournament follows a knock-out format, and matches cannot end on a draw.

    Defeats

    Largest defeat:

    Including unofficial games: 8–1 vs Feyenoord on 13 June 1946[13]

    Largest defeat at the CONCACAF Championship finals : 8–1 vs on 15 October 1977, 1977 CONCACAF Championship
  • Largest defeat at the CCCF Championship finals :
  • Largest defeat at the CFU Championship finals :
    Largest defeat at the Caribbean Cup finals :
    Largest defeat at the Pan American Games :
    Largest defeat at the ABCS Tournament :

    Honours

    This is a list of honours for the senior Surinamese national team

    Other tournaments

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Suriname national football team: record v Curacao. www.11v11.com. 5 July 2021. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183433/https://www.11v11.com/teams/suriname/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Curacao/. live.
    2. News: Stefano Rijssel, Seattle Sounders and the strange case of Surinamese soccer . Soccerwire . Charles . Boehm . 29 January 2014 . 26 August 2016 . 10 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190710233414/https://www.soccerwire.com/news/nt/international-men/stefano-rijssel-seattle-sounders-and-the-strange-case-of-surinamese-soccer/ . dead .
    3. Web site: Het debuut van Humphrey Mijnals. Olympisch Stadion. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055955/http://www.olympischstadion.nl/nl/2_nieuws/?news_id=913. 2013-09-21.
    4. Web site: Suriprofs geïnformeerd over WK 2018-project. Rajesh. Gayadien. 16 November 2021. 16 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211116100344/https://www.natiosuriname.com/2014/11/suriprofs-geinformeerd-over-wk-2018.html. live.
    5. Web site: FIFA bereidt om Suriprofs te verzekeren. Rajesh. Gayadien. 16 November 2021. 9 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180709153629/http://www.natiosuriname.com/2014/11/fifa-bereidt-om-suriprofs-te-verzekeren.html. live.
    6. Web site: Kok . Nik . Nigel Hasselbaink wil debuteren voor Suriname . ad.nl . Algemeen Dagblad . 19 November 2019 . nl . 19 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191119170921/https://www.ad.nl/buitenlands-voetbal/nigel-hasselbaink-wil-debuteren-voor-suriname~acddd7b3b/ . live .
    7. Web site: Oosterwolde . Terence . 'Natio' kwalificeert zich voor Gold Cup . dwtonline.com . de Ware Tijd . 19 November 2019 . nl . 19 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191119113901/http://dwtonline.com/laatste-nieuws/2019/11/19/natio-kwalificeert-zich-voor-gold-cup/ . live .
    8. News: Dean Gorré niet langer bondscoach van Suriname. AD. 24 November 2021. 24 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211124151421/https://www.ad.nl/buitenlands-voetbal/dean-gorre-niet-langer-bondscoach-van-suriname~ab8f3b3e/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F. live.
    9. News: Brian Tevreden aan de slag voor Suriname . De Telegraaf . 24 November 2021 . 24 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211124085724/http://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/203776773/brian-tevreden-aan-de-slag-voor-suriname . live .
    10. News: Our for the coming matches . SVB . 16 August 2024 . 16 August 2024 . live .
    11. Web site: Suriname . National Football Teams . 9 August 2022 . 7 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230307050606/https://www.national-football-teams.com/country/177/2023/Suriname.html . live .
    12. Web site: Overview of the Participating Member Associations . FIFA.com . FIFA . 11 March 2024 . 19 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210719092004/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/52463a2cc01d135/original/c91tgtfetbsmneex1vbc-pdf.pdf . live .
    13. Book: Stutgard . Ricky . De eerste Surinaamse sportencyclopedie (1893–1988) . nl . 1990 . Alberga . Paramaribo . 210.