Jearl Margaritha

Evolved in youth academies of Groningen and FC Emmen, Margaritha joined Dutch fifth division side VV Hoogeveen ahead of 2019–20 Hoofdklasse season. On 1 September 2019, he made his competitive debut for the team in a 3–0 loss against Alphense Boys. He scored his first goal two weeks later in a 5–4 loss against Quick '20. On 9 January 2020, Hoogeveen announced the departure of Margaritha to Almere City. However, it took almost two months to finalize the deal as he didn't have a contract with Hoogeveen. On 6 September 2020, he scored his first professional goal in his team's 6–4 win against Excelsior. On 4 August 2021, Margaritha joined Eerste Divisie club TOP Oss. On 29 June 2023, he signed for Azerbaijan Premier League club Sabah on a contract until June 2027. Margaritha signed with Phoenix Rising FC of the USL Championship on 16 August 2024. On 4 August 2025, Margaritha signed a three-year deal with Belgian Challenger Pro League side Beveren. ==International career==

Born in Netherlands, Margaritha is eligible to play for Curaçao due to his heritage. In November 2020, Curaçao national team head coach Guus Hiddink named Margaritha in 23-man squad for one week's training camp. Margaritha made his debut for Curaçao on 7 September 2023 in a 1–0 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago. He scored his first four international goals for Curaçao on 15 November 2024 in a 5–0 win over Saint Martin. In June 2025, he was named in the squad for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. ==Career statistics==

International :''Scores and results list Curaçao's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Margaritha goal.'' ==References==