Curaçao

Cuco Martina

One of Curaçao’s most internationally experienced defenders, Martina played in the Premier League with Everton and in Serie A with Napoli. He helped raise the profile of Curaçao football globally and was a key figure during their rise in CONCACAF competitions. His versatility across the back line made him crucial in both defense and build-up play.

Leandro Bacuna

Bacuna has been one of the technical leaders of Curaçao for over a decade. With club experience in the Premier League, Championship, and Eredivisie, he brings structure, long-range shooting, and set-piece quality. He continues to serve as a key reference point in midfield during the 2026 qualification cycle.

Eloy Room

Room is Curaçao’s long-time first-choice goalkeeper and one of the most reliable players in team history. He represented the nation at multiple Gold Cups and led the famous penalty shootout win over Honduras in 2019 by scoring the decisive kick himself as a goalkeeper. His leadership and shot-stopping consistency remain central to the team.

Rangelo Janga

Janga has been Curaçao’s primary striker through several qualification cycles. Known for his physical presence and hold-up play, he has been the team’s main figure in attack. He played a key role in the 2019 Gold Cup run and remains involved as a goal threat during the 2026 qualification process.

Juninho Bacuna

The younger brother of Leandro, Juninho brings pace, pressing ability, and vertical ball progression. After developing in the Netherlands and England, he became a regular starter for Curaçao in recent years. He represents the modern athletic profile of the squad and is central to their transition-based midfield.

Godfried Roemeratoe

Roemeratoe is Curaçao’s main ball-winner in midfield, responsible for defensive balance and distribution. With club experience in Eredivisie and Ligue 1 systems, he adds tactical structured play to the team. He remains a key defensive midfielder during the current qualification cycle.

Felitciano Zschusschen

One of Curaçao’s most productive classic-era finishers, Zschusschen made a major impact in a short span—scoring at a high-level rate for the national team and setting an early benchmark for goalscoring quality.

Gevaro Nepomuceno

A key figure of Curaçao’s rise in the 2010s, Nepomuceno was a long-serving winger/attacker who delivered experience across a huge number of internationals. His cap total and long contribution window make him one of the most established names in Curaçao’s modern history.

Darryl Lachman

A respected defensive leader across multiple tournament cycles, Lachman brought composure, experience, and organization to Curaçao’s back line during years when the program was establishing its identity and raising its competitive level.

Jeremy de Nooijer

A key figure of Curaçao’s modern rise and a reliable midfield presence through important CONCACAF cycles. Known for composure on the ball, smart positioning, and steady link-up play, de Nooijer provided experience and balance as Curaçao became a more competitive international side.