Suriname national football team

The Suriname national football team (Dutch: Surinaams voetbalelftal; Sranan Tongo: Sranankondre fubal pluga) represents Suriname in international football. It is controlled by the Surinamese Football Association.

Suriname
Nickname(s)Natio
A-Selektie
Suriboys
AssociationSurinaamse Voetbal Bond (SVB)
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachDean Gorré
Most capsMarlon Felter (44)
Top scorerStefano Rijssel (14)
Home stadiumAndré Kamperveen Stadion
FIFA codeSUR
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 141 (10 December 2020)[1]
Highest84 (August 2008)
Lowest191 (December 2015)
First international
Surinam 1–2 British Guiana 
(Surinam; 17 August 1915)[2]
Biggest win
Surinam 9–0 French Guiana
(Surinam; 2 March 1947)
Biggest defeat
Aruba 8–1 Surinam
(Surinam; 6 June 1946)
Netherlands 9–2 Surinam
(Surinam; 30 July 1958)
Mexico 8–1 Suriname 
(Monterrey, Mexico; 15 October 1977)
CONCACAF Championship
& Gold Cup
Appearances2 (first in 1977)
Best resultSixth place (1977)

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.[3] Many Suriname-born players and Dutch-born players of Surinamese descent, like Gerald Vanenburg, Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard, Edgar Davids, Clarence Seedorf, Patrick Kluivert, 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.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6]

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, and therefore once again failed 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 overseas 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 test their strength against professional and amateur football clubs.

Suriname in 2020

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.[7] On 19 November, Suriname qualified for the 2021 Gold Cup with 2–1 CONCACAF Nations League win over Nicaragua.[8] 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 will play against Costa Rica, Jamaica and the winner of the preliminary match 8 in Group C.

Competitive record

CFU Caribbean Cup

CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup
Year Round GP W D[decimal 1] L GS GA
1978Champions330080
1979Runners-up310254
1981Did not qualify
1983Did not enter
1985Fourth place302124
1988Did not qualify
1989Did not enter
1990Did not qualify
1991
1992Group Stage301226
1993Withdrew
1994Fourth place511258
1995Did not qualify
1996Fourth place511259
1997Did not enter
19981999Did not qualify
2001Group Stage301249
20052017Did not qualify
Total1 Title2566113140
  1. Draws include knockout matches decided on a penalty shootout.

CCCF Championship

CCCF Championship
Year Round GP W D* L GS GA
1941 to 1957Did not qualify
19604th place411245
1961Did not qualify
Total4th place411245

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship & CONCACAF Gold Cup
Year Round GP W D* L GS GA
19631969Did not qualify
1971Withdrew
1973Did not qualify
19776th place5005617
1981Did not qualify
1985Group Stage401329
19891991Did not qualify
1993Withdrew
1996Did not qualify
1998Did not enter
20002002Did not qualify
2002Did not enter
2003Withdrew
20052019Did not qualify
2021Qualified
Total6th Place9018826

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
Year Division Group Pld W D* L GF GA P/R Rank
2019−20 B D 6 4 1 1 16 5 16th
2022–23 A To be determined
Total 6 4 1 1 16 5 16th

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 Did not enter Declined participation
1934
1938 Withdrew Withdrew
1950 Did not enter Declined participation
1954
1958
1962 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 1 2
1966 4 1 0 3 8 9
1970 4 2 0 2 10 9
1974 4 2 1 1 11 4
1978 10 2 2 6 15 24
1982 4 2 1 1 5 3
1986 6 1 2 3 4 10
1990 Withdrew Withdrew
1994 Did not qualify 4 1 2 1 4 4
1998 2 0 0 2 0 2
2002 4 1 1 2 1 2
2006 4 2 1 1 12 6
2010 9 3 2 4 14 21
2014 6 2 1 3 5 11
2018 2 0 0 2 1 4
2022 To be determined To be determined
2026
Total0/216519143291111

Pan American Games

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
  • n/a1

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[9]
Largest defeat at the CONCACAF Championship finals
8–1 vs  Mexico 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

Recent results and forthcoming fixtures

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

2021

8 June 2021 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Canada  v  Suriname Canada
TBA Stadium: TBD
July 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Suriname  v TBD TBD
Stadium: TBD
July 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Suriname  v TBD TBD
Stadium: TBD
July 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup TBD v  Suriname TBD
Stadium: TBD

Players

Current squad

The following players have been called up by coach Dean Gorré for CONCACAF Nations League. Caps and goals (official matches only) as of 15 November 2019 .

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Claidel Kohinor (captain) (1992-02-07) 7 February 1992 18 0 SV Robinhood
22 1GK Obrendo Huiswoud (1990-12-06) 6 December 1990 21 0 Inter Moengotapoe
23 1GK Kevin Pandooi (1990-03-23) 23 March 1990 0 0 SV Leo Victor

8 2DF Miquel Darson (1993-05-27) 27 May 1993 16 0 Inter Moengotapoe
5 2DF Anduelo Amoeferie (1991-09-24) 24 September 1991 11 0 Inter Moengotapoe
17 2DF Zerguinho Deira (2002-07-23) 23 July 2002 3 0 SV Transvaal
4 2DF Ronaldo Kemble (1997-07-24) 24 July 1997 6 0 SV Transvaal
2 2DF Ivanildo Misidjan (1993-07-08) 8 July 1993 9 0 SV Broki
3 2DF Albert Nibte (1993-05-20) 20 May 1993 10 0 SV Leo Victor
6 2DF Sersinho Eduards (1994-09-04) 4 September 1994 17 1 Inter Moengotapoe

16 3MF Okino Wens (1995-05-08) 8 May 1995 0 0 Inter Moengotapoe
12 3MF Ervin Tjon-A-Loi (1995-04-06) 6 April 1995 8 0 West United
15 3MF Jeame Naana (1996-10-01) 1 October 1996 0 0 SV Leo Victor
18 3MF Renzo Akrosie (1996-09-12) 12 September 1996 3 0 P.V.V.
11 3MF Gilberto Cronie (1996-12-08) 8 December 1996 5 0 SV Leo Victor
19 3MF Abraham Graves (1999-10-05) 5 October 1999 5 0 P.V.V.
7 3MF Ivenzo Comvalius (1997-06-24) 24 June 1997 12 8 AS Trenčín

20 4FW Dimitrie Apai (1994-07-19) 19 July 1994 17 4 W Connection
9 4FW Gleofilo Vlijter (1999-09-17) 17 September 1999 7 10 Beitar Jerusalem
10 4FW Nigel Hasselbaink (1990-11-21) 21 November 1990 2 1 Bnei Sakhnin
14 4FW Donnegy Fer (1998-01-09) 9 January 1998 8 3 Inter Moengotapoe
13 4FW Cerezo Haabo (1994-03-03) 3 March 1994 1 0 SV Broki

Recent call-ups

The following players have been recently called up by the national squad.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Warner Hahn (1992-06-15) 15 June 1992 0 0 Anderlecht
1GK Cherwien Doorson (1994-12-12) 12 December 1994 0 0 West United
1GK Ishan Kort (2000-06-01) 1 June 2000 0 0 Almere U21
1GK Sersinio Profijt (1993-11-14) 14 November 1993 0 0 ODIN '59

2DF Dion Malone (1989-02-13) 13 February 1989 0 0 NAC
2DF Damil Dankerlui (1996-08-24) 24 August 1996 0 0 FC Groningen
2DF Kelvin Leerdam (1990-06-24) 24 June 1990 0 0 Seattle Sounders
2DF Ryan Donk (1986-03-30) 30 March 1986 0 0 Galatasaray
2DF Jaïro Riedewald (1996-09-09) 9 September 1996 0 0 Crystal Palace
2DF Purcy de Baas (1995-03-02) 2 March 1995 3 0 SV Leo Victor
2DF Saverio Adenie (1996-05-11) 11 May 1996 6 0 KESK Leopoldsburg
2DF Myenty Abena (1994-12-12) 12 December 1994 0 0 Slovan Bratislava
2DF Miquel Nelom (1990-09-22) 22 September 1990 0 0 Willem II

3MF Roscello Vlijter (2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 3 0 SC Telstar
3MF Roxey Fer (1994-11-15) 15 November 1994[10] 12 1 SV Robinhood
3MF Serencio Juliaans (1997-03-04) 4 March 1997 5 0 SV Transvaal
3MF Ryan Koolwijk (1985-08-08) 8 August 1985 0 0 Almere City
3MF Mitchell Donald (1988-12-10) 10 December 1988 0 0 BB Erzurumspor
3MF Diego Biseswar (1988-03-08) 8 March 1988 0 0 PAOK
3MF Tjaronn Chery (1988-06-04) 4 June 1988 0 0 Maccabi Haifa
3MF Roland Alberg (1990-08-06) 6 August 1990 0 0 Hyderabad FC

4FW Florian Jozefzoon (1991-02-09) 9 February 1991 0 0 Rotherham United
4FW Sheraldo Becker (1995-02-09) 9 February 1995 0 0 Union Berlin
4FW Alvaro Verwey (1999-01-12) 12 January 1999 1 1 SV Voorwaarts

Coaching staff

As of 1 October 2019

Head Coach Dean Gorré
Assistant Coach Eugene Verwey
Assistant Coach Warner Blackson
Team Manager Neil Sakimin
Goalkeeping coaches Stephen Burke

Jack Mangalie

Equipment Manager Marlon van Coblijn
Team Doctor Deepak Sardjoe

List of coaches

All-time record against other nations

As of June 11, 2016

Team Pld W D L
 Guyana 33 20 6 7
 Trinidad and Tobago 25 7 6 12
 Dominican Republic 2 0 1 1
 Netherlands Antilles 19 8 6 5
 Martinique 16 3 6 7
 Aruba 13 7 4 2
 Cuba 13 1 2 10
 Curaçao 11 2 1 8
 French Guiana 13 7 3 3
 Guadeloupe 10 5 0 5
 Haiti 9 3 4 2
 Costa Rica 7 0 0 7
 El Salvador 7 1 0 6
 Grenada 5 2 2 1
 Guatemala 5 0 2 3
 Antigua and Barbuda 5 3 1 1
 Barbados 5 0 3 2
 Honduras 3 0 2 1
 Panama 3 2 0 1
 Jamaica 4 2 0 2
 India 2 2 0 0
 Saint Kitts and Nevis 3 0 1 2
 Saint Lucia 2 1 0 1
 Nicaragua 2 0 0 2
 Bermuda 1 0 0 1
 Brazil 1 0 0 1
 Canada 1 0 0 1
 China PR 1 0 0 1
 Denmark 1 1 0 0
 East Germany 1 0 0 1
 United States 1 1 0 0
 Netherlands 1 0 0 1
 Cayman Islands 1 1 0 0
 Mexico 1 0 0 1
 Montserrat 3 3 0 0
 Colombia 1 0 1 0
 Puerto Rico 1 0 1 0
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4 2 1 1
 Dominica 1 1 0 0
Total 237 84 51 99

Honours

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

Other tournaments

See also

References

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  2. https://www.eloratings.net/Suriname
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  5. "Suriprofs geïnformeerd over WK 2018-project".
  6. "FIFA bereidt om Suriprofs te verzekeren".
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