Alvaro Verwey
{{short description|Surinamese footballer (born 1999)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2017}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Alvaro Verwey
| fullname = Alvaro Xavier Verwey{{cite web|title=Selecties Digicel Kick start Clinics|url=http://www.qn-sports.com/selecties-dksc/|publisher=QN Sports|accessdate=16 January 2017|language=Dutch}}
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|1|12|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Paramaribo, Suriname
| height = {{height|ft=|in=}}
| position = Forward
| currentclub = Kalamazoo FC
| clubnumber = 30
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2011
| youthclubs1 = S.V. Robinhood
| youthyears2 = 2012–2016
| youthclubs2 = Club Oase
| youthyears3 = 2017
| youthclubs3 = Vejle Boldklub
| collegeyears1 = 2021–
| college1 = LWC Blue Raiders
| collegecaps1 = 31
| collegegoals1 = 12
| years1 = 2016
| clubs1 = WBC
| caps1 = 1
| goals1 = 1
| years2 = 2017
| clubs2 = Vejle Boldklub
| caps2 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2017–2022
| clubs3 = WBC
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| years4 = 2022–
| clubs4 = Kalamazoo
| caps4 = 3
| goals4 = 0
| nationalyears1 =
| nationalteam1 = Suriname U15
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalteam2 = Suriname U17
| nationalyears2 =
| nationalcaps2 =
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| nationalyears3 = 2018–
| nationalteam3 = Suriname U20
| nationalcaps3 = 1
| nationalgoals3 = 3
| nationalteam4 = Suriname
| nationalyears4 = 2018–
| nationalcaps4 = 3
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| nationalteam-update = 05:47, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
}}
Alvaro Verwey (born 12 January 1999) is a Surinamese footballer who previously played for WBC of the SVB Topklasse. He is the first native-born Surinamese youth player to sign for a European club directly from Suriname.{{cite web|title=VB tilknytter Alvaro Verwey|url=http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8878|publisher=Vejle Boldklub|accessdate=16 January 2017|language=Danish|archive-date=18 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118160830/http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8878|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last1=Kevin Plein|first1=Door|title=‘It takes more than just plans to realise something’|url=https://www.natiosuriname.sr/interview/plans-are-not-enough-to-achieve-something/|publisher=Natio Suriname|accessdate=11 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083359/https://www.natiosuriname.sr/interview/plans-are-not-enough-to-achieve-something/|archive-date=12 February 2018|url-status=dead}}
Club career
=Youth=
As a youth, Verwey played for the junior side of S.V. Robinhood of the Topklasse and Club Oase. He remained with Robinhood until 2011. During his final season with the club, he was one of the league's top scorers with double digit goals.{{cite web|title=SVB Jeugd standenlijst 15 februari2011|url=http://www.cluboase.sr/data/documentbestand/SVB_Jeugd_standenlijst_15_februari_2011(1).pdf|publisher=Club Oase|accessdate=16 January 2017|archive-date=18 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118032150/http://www.cluboase.sr/data/documentbestand/SVB_Jeugd_standenlijst_15_februari_2011(1).pdf|url-status=dead}} He joined Club Oase in 2012{{cite web|title=Uitslagen van de SVB jeugdcompetitie 02-12-2012|url=http://smesport.com/home/voetbal/jeugd/item/2565-uitslagen-van-de-svb-jeugdcompetitie-02-12-2012?tmpl=component&print=1|publisher=SME Sport|accessdate=16 January 2017|language=Dutch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118033644/http://smesport.com/home/voetbal/jeugd/item/2565-uitslagen-van-de-svb-jeugdcompetitie-02-12-2012?tmpl=component&print=1|archive-date=18 January 2017|url-status=dead}} and stayed at the club until 2016. For the 2016 season, he was the top scorer in the U17 division with 24 goals.{{cite web|title=Topscorers in de SVB jeugdcompetitie|url=http://www.qn-sports.com/topscorers-in-de-svb-jeugdcompetitie/|publisher=QN Sports|accessdate=16 January 2017|language=Dutch}}
In 2014 and 2015 Verwey participated in the Digicel Kickstart Clinics hosted by Chelsea F.C. of the English Premier League. In 2015, his 3-on-3 team was picked to represent Suriname at the Digicel Academy later in the year by Chelsea FC Foundation Senior International Football Development Officer, David Monk.{{cite web|title=Returning Players Impress Coaches at Digicel Kickstart Clinic – Players Came Back Better in Suriname|url=https://www.bajanreporter.com/2015/05/returning-players-impress-coaches-at-digicel-kickstart-clinic-players-came-back-better-in-suriname/|publisher=Bajan Reporter|accessdate=16 January 2017}}{{cite web|title=Suriname Kickstart 3|url=http://antiguafocus.com/returning-players-impress-coaches-at-digicel-kickstart-clinic/suriname-kickstart-3/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118034704/http://antiguafocus.com/returning-players-impress-coaches-at-digicel-kickstart-clinic/suriname-kickstart-3/|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 January 2017|publisher=Antigua Focus|accessdate=16 January 2017}} In 2016, Verwey trained with Argentine giants Boca Juniors.{{cite web|title=Natio Suriname|url=https://www.facebook.com/surinamevoetbal/posts/1397974256890453|publisher=Natio Suriname|accessdate=16 January 2017|language=Dutch}} He was the first Surinamese player ever at the club.{{cite web|last1=Onana|first1=Andre|title=Argentijnse gigant|url=https://twitter.com/yaya_ajax/status/759064220277280768|publisher=Andre Onana|accessdate=16 January 2017}}{{cite web|title=TFS Boca Juniors|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BIc69pnDxrK/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/tfsacademy/1305177315295042250 |archive-date=25 December 2021 |url-access=registration|publisher=Tony's Football School|accessdate=17 January 2017}}{{cbignore}} In summer 2016 he trained in the Netherlands.{{cite web|title=Netherlands|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BJkF8diDFLU/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/tfsacademy/1325210335464674004 |archive-date=25 December 2021 |url-access=registration|publisher=Tony's Football School|accessdate=16 January 2017|language=Dutch}}{{cbignore}}
=Professional=
In November 2016, Verwey went on trial with Vejle Boldklub of the Danish 1st Division. During the trial he appeared in matches against FC Helsingør and Nykøbing FC. He returned to Suriname after the trial and played for S.V. Walking Boyz Company of the Topklasse to gain experience while he waited to return to Denmark. During his time with WBC, he made one league appearance and scored a goal in his league debut on 17 December 2016, a 3–1 victory over SNL. He returned to Denmark in early January and it was announced that he was signed to a first-team contract for the second half of the season shortly thereafter. It was also expected that he may also play with the club's under-19 side.{{cite web|title=Vejle henter offensivspiller i Surinam|url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/vejle-henter-offensivspiller-i-surinam/|publisher=Bold|accessdate=16 January 2017|language=Danish}} On 18 January 2017 he made his first appearance for the club after signing, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–2 friendly draw with Kolding IF during the league's winter break.{{cite web|last1=Møllenberg|first1=Anders|title=Der er heldigvis længe til den første kamp|url=http://vafo.dk/article/20170119/ARTIKLER/170119113/1002|publisher=Vafo|accessdate=21 January 2017|language=Danish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202003336/http://vafo.dk/article/20170119/ARTIKLER/170119113/1002|archive-date=2 February 2017|url-status=dead}} The following week he made his debut for the Under-19 team away at FC St. Pauli II. Verwey started in the eventual 1–1 draw before being substituted off in the 63rd minute.{{cite web|title=U/19 spillede uafgjort mod FC St. Pauli|url=http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8887|publisher=Vejle Boldklub|accessdate=28 January 2017|language=Danish|archive-date=3 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203121320/http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8887|url-status=dead}} A few days later on 28 January 2017, he scored his first goal for the U19 team in a 3–2 victory over Esbjerg fB U19 in what the club called the player's "best performance so far."{{cite web|title=U/19 sejrede i Esbjerg|url=http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8903|publisher=Vejle Boldklub|accessdate=28 January 2017|language=Danish|archive-date=3 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203121555/http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8903|url-status=dead}} Following his strong performances with the U19 team, he was named to the senior side's 18-man squad to face the first team of Danish Superliga club Esbjerg fB on 30 January 2017, still during the Danish 1st Division's winter break.{{cite web|title=Truppen mod Esbjerg|url=http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8905|publisher=Vejle Boldklub|accessdate=29 January 2017|language=Danish|archive-date=3 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203140242/http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8905|url-status=dead}} Verwey appeared in the match as an 81st-minute substitute for Dominic Vinicius.{{cite web|title=Fortjent nederlag til Esbjerg|url=http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8908|publisher=Vejle Boldklub|accessdate=30 January 2017|language=Danish|archive-date=3 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203155431/http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?nyheder&newsId=8908|url-status=dead}}
It was announced in June 2017 that Verwey had been released from Vejle.{{cite web|last1=Mollenberg|first1=Anders|title=VB siger farvel til op til 10 mand|url=http://vafo.dk/vb/VB-siger-farvel-til-op-til-10-mand/artikel/473726|publisher=vafo.dk|accessdate=11 July 2017|language=Danish}} Following his departure from Vejle, he returned to Suriname and re-signed for WBC.{{cite web|last1=Oosterwolde|first1=Kevin|title=WBC walst over Papatam|url=http://www.dwtonline.com/laatste-nieuws/2017/10/22/wbc-walst-over-papatam/|publisher=DWT Online|accessdate=11 February 2018|language=Dutch}} In February 2018 he was tied for the top scorer in the under-20 division with eight goals.{{cite web|title=Uitsluiting dreigt voor SVB jeugdvoetballers|url=http://dagbladdewest.com/2018/02/03/uitsluiting-dreigt-voor-svb-jeugdvoetballers/|publisher=De West|accessdate=11 February 2018|language=Dutch}}
International career
Verwey has represented Suriname at the under-15 and under-17 levels. In 2014, he was named to Suriname's final squad for 2015 CONCACAF U-17 Championship qualification.{{cite web|last1=Gayadien|first1=Rajesh|title=Suriname U-17 begint vrijdag met WK-kwalificatie|url=http://www.natiosuriname.com/2014/07/suriname-u-17-begint-vrijdag-met-wk.html|publisher=Natio Suriname|accessdate=16 January 2017|language=Dutch|archive-date=31 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331202946/http://www.natiosuriname.com/2014/07/suriname-u-17-begint-vrijdag-met-wk.html|url-status=usurped}}
In July 2018 he traveled with the senior national team for a training camp in the Netherlands in preparation for 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualifying and played in several matches against professional Dutch sides.{{cite web |title=Natio naar Nederland |url=http://dagbladdewest.com/2018/07/24/natio-naar-nederland/ |publisher=dagbladdewest.com |accessdate=19 August 2018 |language=Dutch}} After returning from the camp, he made his official senior debut on 18 August 2018 in a friendly against French Guiana. He also scored his first senior goal in the match, the fourth goal of the 4–0 victory.{{cite web |last1=Oosterwolde |first1=Terence |title=Suriname wint friendly van Frans-Guyana |url=http://www.dwtonline.com/455553?isMobileShowDesktop=yes |publisher=dwtonline.com |accessdate=19 August 2018 |language=Dutch}} Verwey was named to the Suriname squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup on June 25, 2021.{{cite tweet|author=Surinamese Football Federation|user=OfficialSVB1920|number=1408477656702664710|title=The 23 That Will Represent Us At The CONCACAF Gold Cup|date=June 25, 2021|access-date=July 12, 2021}}
=International goals=
Score and result list Suriname's goal tally first.
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| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{Center|1}} | 18 August 2018 | Stade de Baduel, Cayenne, French Guiana | {{fb|French Guiana}} | {{Center|4–0}} | {{Center|4–0}} | Friendly |
| colspan="7"|Last updated 19 August 2018 |
References
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External links
- [https://www.lindseyathletics.com/roster/37/2/16309.php Lindsey Wilson profile]
- [http://www.vejle-boldklub.dk/index.php?spillerpraesentation Vejle Bk profile]
- [http://www.eurosport.fr/football/alvaro-verwey_prs465646/person.shtml Eurosport profile]
- [https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/54107902?subseason=800197 USL League 2 profile]
{{Suriname squad 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Verwey, Alvaro}}
Category:Footballers from Paramaribo
Category:Surinamese men's footballers
Category:21st-century Surinamese sportsmen
Category:Men's association football forwards
Category:S.V. Walking Boyz Company players
Category:Vejle Boldklub players
Category:SVB Eerste Divisie players
Category:2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup players
Category:Surinamese expatriate men's footballers
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark
Category:Surinamese expatriate sportspeople in Denmark
Category:Suriname men's international footballers