Suriname national football team

Suriname
Nickname(s)	Natio (National)
Association	Surinaamse Voetbal Bond (SVB)
Confederation	CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation	CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach	Stanley Menzo
Captain	Stefano Denswil
Most caps	Marlon Felter (48)
Top scorer	Gleofilo Vlijter (15)
Home stadium	Franklin Essed Stadion
FIFA code	SUR
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	136 2 (24 October 2024)
Highest	84 (August 2008)
Lowest	191 (December 2015)
First international
	Suriname 0–5 British Guiana ; (Surinam; 17 August 1915)
Biggest win
	Suriname 9–0 French Guiana ; (Suriname; 2 March 1947); Suriname 9–0 British Guiana ; (Netherlands Antilles; 17 February 1952); Suriname 9–0 British Guiana ; (Aruba; 9 February 1953)
Biggest defeat
	Suriname 1–8 Aruba ; (Suriname; 6 June 1946); Mexico 8–1 Suriname ; (Monterrey, Mexico; 15 October 1977); Costa Rica 7–0 Suriname ; (San José, Costa Rica; 6 September 2008)
CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
Appearances	3 (first in 1977)
Best result	Sixth place (1977)
Medal record
CFU Championship

The Suriname national football team (Dutch: Surinaams voetbalelftal; 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.^[4] 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.^[5] 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.^[6] 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.^[7]

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.^[8] On 19 November, Suriname qualified for the 2021 Gold Cup with 2–1 CONCACAF Nations League win over Nicaragua.^[9] 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.^[10] 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.^[11]

Kit sponsorship

Kit supplier	Period
Copa	2008–2010
Kelme	2011–2014
Klupp	2015–2024
Macron	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.

Win Draw Loss Fixture

2024

24 March 2024 Friendly	Suriname	1–1	Martinique	Almere, The Netherlands
	Lonwijk 36'		Labeau 12'	Stadium: Yanmar Stadion

5 June 2024 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification	Suriname	4–1	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Paramaribo, Suriname
18:00 UTC−3	Becker 39' (pen.) Hilterman 45+2' Lonwijk 46' Montnor 70'	Report (FIFA) Report (CONCACAF)	Anderson 31'	Stadium: Frank Essed Stadion Attendance: 3,220 Referee: Joe Dickerson (United States)

8 June 2024 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification	Anguilla	0–4	Suriname	The Valley, Anguilla
		Report (FIFA) Report (CONCACAF)	Conraad 10', 75' Pinas 62' Austin 88' (o.g.)	Stadium: Raymond E. Guishard Stadium Attendance: 600 Referee: Hakeem Harvey (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

5 September 2024 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League	Guyana	1–3	Suriname	Leonora, Guyana
	Glasgow 43' (pen.)	Report	Van der Kust 18' Montnor 66' Misidjan 83'	Stadium: Synthetic Track and Field Facility Referee: Christopher Mason (Jamaica)

9 September 2024 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League	Guadeloupe	1–0	Suriname	Le Gosier, Guadeloupe
	Leborgne 67'	Report		Stadium: Stade Roger Zami Referee: Reon Radix (Grenada)

11 October 2024 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League	Suriname	1–1	Costa Rica	Paramaribo, Suriname
	Vlijter 34'	Report	Alcócer 12'	Stadium: Frank Essed Stadion Attendance: 3,274 Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)

15 October 2024 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League	Suriname	5–1	Guyana	Paramaribo, Suriname
	Becker 3', 10' Misidjan 33' Jubitana 51' Haps 69'	Report	J. Jones 13'	Stadium: Frank Essed Stadion Attendance: 3,274 Referee: Steffon Dewar (Jamaica)

15 November 2024 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League QF	Suriname	0–1	Canada	Paramaribo, Suriname
20:30 UTC−3		Report	Hoilett 81'	Stadium: Frank Essed Stadion Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Oshane Nation (Jamaica)

19 November 2024 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League QF	Canada	v	Suriname	Toronto, Canada
19:30 UTC−5				Stadium: BMO Field

2025

6 June 2025 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification	Suriname	v	Puerto Rico	Paramaribo, Suriname
				Stadium: Frank Essed Stadion

10 June 2025 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification	El Salvador	v	Suriname	El Salvador
				Stadium: TBD

Coaching staff

As of 16 October 2024^[update]

Head Coach	Stanley Menzo
Assistant Coach	Ryan Koolwijk
Assistant Coach	Raymond Mannen
Goalkeeping Coach	Harmen Kuperus
Fitness Coach	Michiel ten Haken
Team Doctor	Willem Graafland
Physiotherapists	Robin Massier

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

† Indicates that they managed in no official matches

S. Mobach (1936)
Morris Wijngaarde (1946)
Wim de Bois (1948)
André Kamperveen (1958–1962)
Humbert Boerleider (1973)
Ollie Camps (1976)
Walther Braithwaite (1976–1977)
Rob Groener (1978–1979)
Armand Sahadewsing (1980–1982)
Walther Braithwaite (1985–1986)
Paul Bhagwandas (1989–1993)
Frits Purperhart (1996–1997)
Ronald Kolf (2000–2001)
Edgardo Baldi (2003–2004)
Andy Atmodimedjo (2004)
Wensley Bundel (2005)
Leo Koswal (2006)
Kenneth Jaliens (2006–2008)
Wensley Bundel (2008–2010)
Kees Zwamborn (2010)
Ricardo Winter (2010–2011)
Kenneth Jaliens (2011–2012)
Ricardo Winter (2012)
Roberto Gödeken (2013–2014)
Dean Gorré (2015)
Roberto Gödeken (2016–2017)
Eugene Verwey (2018)
Dean Gorré (2018–2021)
Stanley Menzo (2022)
Aron Winter (2022–2023)
Stanley Menzo (2024–)

Players

Current squad

The following players are called-up for the Nations League quarter-final matches against Canada on 15 & 19 November 2024.^[12]
Caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2024 after the match against Canada.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1GK	Etienne Vaessen	(1995-07-26) 26 July 1995 (age 29)	5	0	Groningen
1GK	Ishan Kort	(2000-06-01) 1 June 2000 (age 24)	1	0	Be1 NFA
1GK	Jonathan Fonkel	(2005-04-15) 15 April 2005 (age 19)	0	0	Robinhood

2DF	Shaquille Pinas	(1998-03-19) 19 March 1998 (age 26)	21	3	Hammarby
2DF	Myenty Abena	(1994-12-12) 12 December 1994 (age 29)	21	1	Spartak Moscow
2DF	Dion Malone	(1989-02-13) 13 February 1989 (age 35)	20	0	Karmiotissa Polemidion
2DF	Ridgeciano Haps	(1993-06-12) 12 June 1993 (age 31)	18	2	Venezia
2DF	Stefano Denswil	(1993-05-07) 7 May 1993 (age 31)	9	0	Trabzonspor
2DF	Djevencio van der Kust	(2001-04-30) 30 April 2001 (age 23)	9	2	Sparta Rotterdam
2DF	Anfernee Dijksteel	(1996-10-27) 27 October 1996 (age 28)	9	0	Middlesbrough
2DF	Liam van Gelderen	(2001-03-23) 23 March 2001 (age 23)	5	0	RKC Waalwijk

3MF	Roscello Vlijter	(2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 24)	13	0	Riteriai
3MF	Kenneth Paal	(1997-06-24) 24 June 1997 (age 27)	11	0	Queens Park Rangers
3MF	Immanuel Pherai	(2001-04-25) 25 April 2001 (age 23)	7	0	Hamburger SV
3MF	Justin Lonwijk	(1999-12-21) 21 December 1999 (age 24)	6	2	Viborg
3MF	Renske Adipi	(1999-08-01) 1 August 1999 (age 25)	5	0	Robinhood
3MF	Jayden Turfkruier	(2002-09-25) 25 September 2002 (age 22)	0	0	Telstar

4FW	Gleofilo Vlijter	(1999-09-17) 17 September 1999 (age 25)	25	15	OFK Beograd
4FW	Sheraldo Becker	(1995-02-09) 9 February 1995 (age 29)	15	5	Real Sociedad
4FW	Virgil Misidjan	(1993-07-24) 24 July 1993 (age 31)	8	2	Ferencváros
4FW	Jaden Montnor	(2002-08-09) 9 August 2002 (age 22)	6	2	Aris Limassol
4FW	Tyrone Conraad	(1997-04-07) 7 April 1997 (age 27)	2	2	Sharjah
4FW	Dylan Vente	(1999-05-09) 9 May 1999 (age 25)	3	0	PEC Zwolle

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Suriname squad within the last twelve months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Warner Hahn	(1992-06-15) 15 June 1992 (age 32)	22	0	Hammarby	v. Canada, 31 October 2024 ^INJ
GK	Joey Roggeveen	(1998-03-20) 20 March 1998 (age 26)	1	0	Tulsa	v. Costa Rica, 11 October 2024 ^PRE
GK	Jahnilo Wiegel	(2005-03-13) 13 March 2005 (age 19)	0	0	PEC Zwolle	v. Martinique, 24 March 2024

DF	Silvinho Esajas	(2002-07-08) 8 July 2002 (age 22)	0	0	ADO Den Haag	v. Canada, 31 October 2024 ^PRE
DF	Kelvin Leerdam	(1990-06-24) 24 June 1990 (age 34)	18	0	Heracles Almelo	v. Costa Rica, 11 October 2024 ^PRE
DF	Damil Dankerlui	(1996-08-24) 24 August 1996 (age 28)	11	0	Almere City	v. Costa Rica, 11 October 2024 ^PRE
DF	Sean Klaiber	(1994-07-31) 31 July 1994 (age 30)	3	0	Brøndby	v. Guyana, 5 September 2024
DF	Alierio Belfor	(1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 25)	0	0	Robinhood	v. Anguilla, 8 June 2024
DF	Navajo Bakboord	(1999-01-29) 29 January 1999 (age 25)	5	0	Heracles Almelo	v. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 5 June 2024 ^PRE
DF	Radinio Balker	(1998-09-03) 3 September 1998 (age 26)	0	0	Huddersfield Town	v. Martinique, 24 March 2024

MF	Denzel Jubitana	(1999-05-06) 6 May 1999 (age 25)	4	1	Atromitos	v. Canada, 31 October 2024 ^PRE
MF	Dhoraso Klas	(2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 (age 23)	4	0	Deinze	v. Costa Rica, 11 October 2024 ^PRE
MF	Sergino Eduard	(1994-09-04) 4 September 1994 (age 30)	27	1	Transvaal	v. Guadeloupe, 9 September 2024
MF	Faustino Benali	(1999-05-11) 11 May 1999 (age 25)	0	0	PVV	v. Guyana, 5 September 2024^PRE
MF	Shiloh 't Zand	(2003-05-14) 14 May 2003 (age 21)	0	0	Dordrecht	v. Martinique, 7 March 2024 ^PRE

FW	Jamilhio Rigters	(1999-11-11) 11 November 1999 (age 25)	15	3	Robinhood	v. Canada, 31 October 2024 ^PRE
FW	Gyrano Kerk	(1995-12-02) 2 December 1995 (age 28)	5	0	Antwerp	v. Canada, 31 October 2024 ^PRE
FW	Jeredy Hilterman	(1998-06-20) 20 June 1998 (age 26)	8	2	Arminia Bielefeld	v. Costa Rica, 11 October 2024 ^PRE
FW	Leandro Kappel	(1989-11-14) 14 November 1989 (age 35)	6	0	Pendikspor	v. Costa Rica, 11 October 2024 ^PRE
FW	Delano Burgzorg	(1998-11-07) 7 November 1998 (age 26)	0	0	Middlesbrough	v. Costa Rica, 11 October 2024 ^PRE
FW	Richonell Margaret	(2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 24)	0	0	RKC Waalwijk	v. Costa Rica, 11 October 2024 ^PRE
FW	Dimitrie Apai	(1994-07-19) 19 July 1994 (age 30)	25	4	Transvaal	v. Guadeloupe, 9 September 2024
FW	Florian Jozefzoon	(1991-02-09) 9 February 1991 (age 33)	18	1	Bandırmaspor	v. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 5 June 2024 ^PRE
FW	Yanic Wildschut	(1991-11-01) 1 November 1991 (age 33)	6	1	Exeter City	v. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 5 June 2024 ^PRE
FW	Luciano Slagveer	(1993-10-05) 5 October 1993 (age 31)	1	0	Unattached	v. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 5 June 2024 ^PRE
FW	Mitchell te Vrede	(1991-09-07) 7 September 1991 (age 33)	6	2	Unattached	v. Martinique, 7 March 2024 ^PRE
FW	Ché Nunnely	(1999-02-04) 4 February 1999 (age 25)	0	0	Heerenveen	v. Martinique, 7 March 2024 ^PRE
^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

As of 8 June 2024^[13]

Players in bold are still active with Suriname.

Most appearances

Rank	Player	Caps	Goals	Career
1	Marlon Felter	48	6	2004–2011
2	Stefano Rijssel	36	14	2010–2019
3	Clifton Sandvliet	33	12	2000–2008
4	Dimitrie Apai	30	5	2013–present
4	Sergino Eduard	30	1	2013–present
6	Germaine van Dijk	29	1	2006–2011
7	Ronny Aloema	28	4	2008–2012
8	Obrendo Huiswoud	27	0	2010–2016
8	Naldo Kwasie	27	2	2010–2014
10	Miquel Darson	26	0	2013–2022
	Ferdinand Jap A Joe	26	1	2000–2009
	Emilio Limon	26	3	2008–2012
	Giovanni Waal	26	4	2010–2015

Top goalscorers

Rank	Player	Goals	Caps	Ratio	Career
1	Gleofilo Vlijter	15	24	0.63	2015–present
2	Stefano Rijssel	14	36	0.39	2010–2019
3	Clifton Sandvliet	12	33	0.36	2000–2008
4	Nigel Hasselbaink	8	9	0.89	2019–2021
	Benny Kejansi	8	13	0.62	1996–2002
	Ivenzo Comvalius	8	19	0.42	2018–present
	Wensley Christoph	8	25	0.32	2004–2010
8	Marlon Felter	6	48	0.13	2004–2011
9	Giovanni Drenthe	5	17	0.29	2009–2012
	Gordon Kinsaini	5	17	0.29	2001–2009
	Dimitrie Apai	5	30	0.17	2013–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup										Qualification
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
as / Dutch Guyana^[14]										as / Dutch Guyana
1930 and 1934	Did not enter									Declined participation
1938	Withdrew									Withdrew
1950 to 1958	Did not enter									Declined participation
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
as Suriname										as Suriname
1978	Did not qualify									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										4	3	0	1	15	4
2026	To be determined									2	2	0	0	8	1
2030										To be determined
2034										To be determined
Total		0/22							71	24	14	33	114	116

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record											Qualification record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1963	Did not enter										Did not enter
1965
1967
1969
1971	Withdrew										Withdrew
1973	Did not qualify										4	2	1	1	11	4
1977	Sixth place	6th	5	0	0	5	6	17	Squad		2	1	0	1	3	2
1981	Did not qualify										4	2	1	1	5	3
1985	Group stage	9th	4	0	1	3	2	9	Squad		2	1	1	0	2	1
1989	Did not enter										Did not enter
1991	Did not qualify										2	1	1	0	2	1
1993	Withdrew										Withdrew
1996	Did not qualify										3	1	1	1	3	6
1998	Did not enter										Did not enter
2000	Did not qualify										2	0	2	0	1	1
2002	Did not qualify										6	2	2	2	14	12
2003	Withdrew										Withdrew
2005	Did not qualify										3	0	2	1	3	4
2007											6	2	1	3	4	10
2009											5	2	1	2	6	6
2011											6	3	1	2	13	9
2013											6	3	1	2	14	11
2015											3	0	2	1	3	4
2017											8	3	1	4	12	12
2019											4	2	1	1	8	2
2021	Group stage	10th	3	1	0	2	3	5	Squad		6	4	1	1	16	5
2023	Did not qualify										5	0	2	3	2	9
2025	Group stage	TBD	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0
Total	Sixth place	3/27	12	1	1	10	11	31	—	77	29	22	26	122	102

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup history
First match	Guatemala 3–2 Suriname (8 October 1977; Monterrey, Mexico)
Biggest win	Suriname 2–1 Guadeloupe (20 July 2021; Houston, United States)
Biggest defeat	Mexico 8–1 Suriname (15 October 1977; Monterrey, Mexico)
Best result	6th place in 1977
Worst result	Group stage in 1985, 2021

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
League										Finals
Season	Division	Group	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	P/R	Finals	Result	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
2019–20	B	D	6	4	1	1	16	5		2021	Ineligible
2022–23	A	A	4	0	1	3	2	9		2023	Did not qualify
2023–24	A	B	4	1	2	1	6	3		2024	Did not qualify
2024–25	A	A	To be determined							2025	To be determined
Total	—	—	14	5	4	5	24	17	—	Total	0 Titles	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

CONCACAF Nations League history
First match	Dominica 1–2 Suriname (5 September 2019; Roseau, Dominica)
Biggest win	Suriname 6–0 Nicaragua (8 September 2019; Paramaribo, Suriname)
Biggest defeat	Mexico 3–0 Suriname (11 June 2022; Torreón, Mexico)
Best result	—
Worst result	—

CFU Caribbean Cup

Year	Round	Pld	W	D^[1]	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup									Qualification
1978	Champions	3	3	0	0	8	0		4	4	0	0	9	1
1979	Runners-up	3	1	0	2	5	4		Qualified as host
1981	Did not qualify								7	2	2	3	12	13
1983	Did not qualify								2	0	1	1	0	1
1985	Fourth place	3	0	2	1	2	4		4	3	0	1	3	1
1988	Did not qualify								2	1	1	0	2	1
1989	Did not enter								Did not enter
1990	Did not qualify								3	1	1	1	7	4
1991	Did not qualify								2	1	1	0	2	1
1992	Group stage	3	0	1	2	2	6		3	3	0	0	12	2
1993	Did not enter								Did not enter
1994	Fourth place	5	1	1	2	5	8		2	2	0	0	4	0
1995	Did not qualify								3	1	1	1	3	6
1996	Fourth place	5	1	1	2	5	9		4	2	1	1	6	5
1997	Did not enter								Did not enter
1998	Did not qualify								3	0	3	0	8	8
1999	Did not qualify								2	0	2	0	1	1
2001	Group stage	3	0	1	2	4	9		3	2	1	0	10	3
2005	Did not qualify								3	0	2	1	3	4
2007	Did not qualify								6	2	1	3	4	10
2008	Did not enter								Did not enter
2010	Did not qualify								6	3	1	2	13	9
2012									6	3	1	2	14	11
2014									3	0	2	1	3	4
2017									8	3	1	4	12	12
Total	1 Title	25	6	6	11	31	40	53	47	26	17	95	103

^ Draws include knockout matches decided on a penalty shootout.

CCCF Championship

CCCF Championship
Year	Round	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1941 to 1957	Did not enter
1960	Fourth place	4	1	1	2	4	5
1961	Did not enter
Total	4th place	4	1	1	2	4	5

Pan American Games

Pan American Games
Year	Round	GP	W	D*	L	GS	GA
1951 to 1987	Did not enter
1991	Group stage	3	1	1	1	4	3
1995 to 2019	Did not enter
Total	Group stage	3	1	1	1	4	3

ABCS Tournament

ABCS Tournament
Year	Result	GP	W	D*	L	GS	GA
2010	Champions	2	1	1	0	6	4
2011	Third place	2	1	1	0	2	0
2012	Runners-up	2	1	0	1	8	1
2013	Champions	2	2	0	0	5	1
2015	Champions	2	2	0	0	4	0
2021	Did not enter
2022	Runners-up	2	1	1	0	6	3
Total	Champions	12	8	3	1	31	9

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

All-time record against other nations

As of 15 November 2024

Team	Pld	W	D	L
Anguilla	1	1	0	0
Antigua and Barbuda	5	3	1	1
Aruba	14	8	4	2
Barbados	6	1	3	2
Bermuda	2	1	0	1
Brazil	1	0	0	1
British Virgin Islands	1	1	0	0
Canada	3	0	0	3
Cayman Islands	2	2	0	0
China	1	0	0	1
Costa Rica	9	0	1	8
Cuba	14	1	2	11
Curaçao^[a]	30	10	7	13
Denmark	1	1	0	0
Dominica	4	3	1	0
Dominican Republic	2	0	1	1
El Salvador	7	1	0	6
Trinidad and Tobago	26	8	6	12
Guyana	23	15	3	5
Martinique	17	3	7	7
French Guiana	13	7	3	3
Guadeloupe	12	6	0	6
Haiti	11	3	5	3
Jamaica	9	2	1	6
Grenada	7	3	3	1
Guatemala	5	0	2	3
Honduras	3	0	2	1
Panama	3	2	0	1
India	2	2	0	0
Saint Kitts and Nevis	4	1	1	2
Saint Lucia	2	1	0	1
Nicaragua	7	5	0	2
East Germany	1	0	0	1
United States	1	1	0	0
Netherlands	1	0	0	1
Mexico	3	0	0	3
Montserrat	3	3	0	0
Colombia	1	0	1	0
Puerto Rico	2	0	2	0
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	7	3	2	2
Thailand	1	0	0	1
Total	267	98	58	111

^ Includes matches against Netherlands Antilles.

Team records

Wins

Largest win

9–0 vs French Guiana on 2 March 1947

Largest win at the CONCACAF Championship finals: none
Largest win at the CCCF Championship finals

2–0 vs Cuba on 18 February 1960, 1960 CCCF Championship

Largest win at the CFU Championship finals

4–0 vs Antigua and Barbuda on 22 October 1978, 1978 CFU Championship

Largest win at the Caribbean Cup finals

3–1 vs Jamaica on 28 May 1996, 1996 Caribbean Cup

Largest win at the Pan American Games

3–1 vs Canada on 6 August 1991, 1991 Pan American Games

Largest win at the CONCACAF Nations League

6–0 vs Nicaragua on 8 September 2019, 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League

Largest win at the ABCS Tournament

8–0 vs Bonaire on 13 July 2012, ABCS Tournament 2012

Draws

Highest scoring draw

3–3 vs Aruba on 29 August 1953
3–3 vs Netherlands Antilles on 2 March 1998
3–3 vs Cuba on 12 November 2010

Highest scoring draw at the CONCACAF Championship finals

1–1 vs Honduras on 23 March 1985, 1985 CONCACAF Championship

Highest scoring draw at the CCCF Championship finals

1–1 vs Honduras on 15 February 1960, 1960 CCCF Championship

Highest scoring draw at the CFU Championship finals

2–2 vs Guadeloupe on 29 June 1985, 1985 CFU Championship

Highest scoring draw at the Caribbean Cup finals

1–1 vs Antigua and Barbuda on 16 June 1992, 1992 Caribbean Cup
1–1 vs Saint Kitts and Nevis on 30 May 1996, 1996 Caribbean Cup
1–1 vs Haiti on 18 May 2001, 2001 Caribbean Cup

Highest scoring draw at the Pan American Games

1–1 vs Honduras on 8 August 1991, 1991 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

9–2 vs Netherlands on 30 July 1958
8–1 vs Aruba on 6 June 1946
8–1 vs Mexico on 15 October 1977

Including unofficial games: 8–1 vs Feyenoord on 13 June 1946^[15]
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

3–1 vs Costa Rica on 17 February 1960, 1960 CCCF Championship

Largest defeat at the CFU Championship finals

3–1 vs French Guiana on 21 June 1981, 1981 CFU Championship

Largest defeat at the Caribbean Cup finals

4–0 vs Saint Kitts and Nevis on 20 May 2001, 2001 Caribbean Cup

Largest defeat at the Pan American Games

1–0 vs United States on 4 August 1991, 1991 Pan American Games

Largest defeat at the ABCS Tournament

1–0 vs Aruba on 15 July 2012, ABCS Tournament 2012

Honours

Regional

CFU Championship/Caribbean Cup:
- Champions (1): 1978
- Runners-up (1): 1979

Friendly

ABCS Tournament
- Champions (3): 2010, 2013, 2015
- Runners-up (2): 2012, 2022
- Third place (1): 2011
Betty Brown Challenge Cup
- Champions (1): 1943
Coupe Duvalier
- Runners-up (1): 1966
Parbo Bier Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2004

References

^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
^ "Suriname national football team: record v Curacao". www.11v11.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
^ Boehm, Charles (29 January 2014). "Stefano Rijssel, Seattle Sounders and the strange case of Surinamese soccer". Soccerwire. Archived from the original on 10 July 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
^ "Het debuut van Humphrey Mijnals". Olympisch Stadion. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013.
^ Gayadien, Rajesh. "Suriprofs geïnformeerd over WK 2018-project". Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
^ Gayadien, Rajesh. "FIFA bereidt om Suriprofs te verzekeren". Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
^ Kok, Nik. "Nigel Hasselbaink wil debuteren voor Suriname". ad.nl (in Dutch). Algemeen Dagblad. Archived from the original on 19 November 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
^ Oosterwolde, Terence. "'Natio' kwalificeert zich voor Gold Cup". dwtonline.com (in Dutch). de Ware Tijd. Archived from the original on 19 November 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
^ "Dean Gorré niet langer bondscoach van Suriname". AD. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
^ "Brian Tevreden aan de slag voor Suriname". De Telegraaf. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
^ "The final list for this important window!". SVB. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
^ "Suriname". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
^ "Overview of the Participating Member Associations" (PDF). FIFA.com. FIFA. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
^ Stutgard, Ricky (1990). De eerste Surinaamse sportencyclopedie (1893–1988) (in Dutch). Paramaribo: Alberga. p. 210.

External links

Official website (in Dutch)

[r3-15] Draws include knockout matches decided on a penalty shootout.

[17] Includes matches against Netherlands Antilles.

[FIFA_World_Rankings-1] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.

[2] "Suriname national football team: record v Curacao". www.11v11.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.

[World_Football_Elo_Ratings-3] Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.

[4] Boehm, Charles (29 January 2014). "Stefano Rijssel, Seattle Sounders and the strange case of Surinamese soccer". Soccerwire. Archived from the original on 10 July 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2016.

[5] "Het debuut van Humphrey Mijnals". Olympisch Stadion. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013.

[6] Gayadien, Rajesh. "Suriprofs geïnformeerd over WK 2018-project". Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.

[7] Gayadien, Rajesh. "FIFA bereidt om Suriprofs te verzekeren". Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2021.

[8] Kok, Nik. "Nigel Hasselbaink wil debuteren voor Suriname". ad.nl (in Dutch). Algemeen Dagblad. Archived from the original on 19 November 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2019.

[9] Oosterwolde, Terence. "'Natio' kwalificeert zich voor Gold Cup". dwtonline.com (in Dutch). de Ware Tijd. Archived from the original on 19 November 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2019.

[10] "Dean Gorré niet langer bondscoach van Suriname". AD. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.

[11] "Brian Tevreden aan de slag voor Suriname". De Telegraaf. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.

[12] "The final list for this important window!". SVB. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.

[13] "Suriname". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2022.

[14] "Overview of the Participating Member Associations" (PDF). FIFA.com. FIFA. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2024.

[voetbal-18] Stutgard, Ricky (1990). De eerste Surinaamse sportencyclopedie (1893–1988) (in Dutch). Paramaribo: Alberga. p. 210.

[1]

[2]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[1]

[a]

[15]

v t e Suriname national football team
General	History Surinamese Football Association
Venues	André Kamperveen Stadion
Statistics	Results Records
CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup	Overview 1977 1985 2021
CONCACAF Nations League	2019–20 2022–23 2023–24
CFU Caribbean Cup	1978 1979 1992 1994 1996 2001
ABCS Tournament	2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2022
Other tournaments	1991 Pan American Games 2004 Inter Expo Cup 2008 Chippie Polar Cup

v t e National and regional football teams of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (CONCACAF)
North America	Canada Mexico United States
Central America	Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama
Caribbean	Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Aruba Bahamas Barbados Bermuda¹ Bonaire³ British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Cuba Curaçao Dominica Dominican Republic French Guiana^{2 3} Grenada Guadeloupe³ Guyana² Haiti Jamaica Martinique³ Montserrat Puerto Rico Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Martin³ Sint Maarten³ Suriname² Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands U.S. Virgin Islands
Defunct	Netherlands Antilles
1: Inside the North American zone, but CFU member. 2: South American region, but affiliated to CONCACAF and CFU. 3: Full or associate CONCACAF member, but non-FIFA member.