The team from Curaçao: one local player and 25 Dutch players. A remarkable team from the Caribbean region.

The Curacao national team consists of one local player and 25 Dutch players. The Caribbean players are truly remarkable.

In the squad of the Curacao national team for the upcoming qualifying matches, there’s only one player who was born on the islands: Tahit Chong. The other 25 players have acquired Dutch citizenship after moving from the Netherlands. This kind of recruitment policy has long been a characteristic of Caribbean teams. However, the current composition of the team is quite impressive. The coaching staff deliberately relies on players with experience in European leagues, turning this migration process into a sporting advantage. For Chong, this is a chance not just to become a leader, but also to become the only symbol of local football in a team where Dutch players dominate.