Dimitrie Apai

W Connection Apai made his professional debut on 24 January 2014 against North East Stars. He scored his first goal for the club coming on as a substitute and scoring the stoppage time equalizer against Central FC on 11 February 2014. Apai has played in 3 CCL matches of the 2016 season against Deportivo Saprissa and two against Santos Laguna. On 19 January 2016, Apai scored the fourth and fifth goal for Connection in a 7–1 win. His first international goal for W Connection was in the 2016 CFU Club Championship where he scored in the 67th minute against CS Moulien. On 11 March 2016, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Point Fortin Civic. He scored two more goals for Connection in a 3–0 win vs St. Ann's Rangers on 17 May 2016 in the seasons last match. On July, Apai said in a local Surinamese interview that he will not return to Suriname at his young age, stating he wants to become a professional player whether it is in Europe or elsewhere. He was a starter in the first match against UNAM in the 2017 CCL and assisted Jamal Charles into scoring the second goal of the match for Connection. He was a starter once again in the first match against Honduras Progreso and also giving an assist. On 25 October, he scored his first goal of the new season against Point Fortin Civic that ended 7–0 for WCO. On 14 January 2017, Apai scored two goals and gave one assist in the match against Defence Force, three days later, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against St. Ann's Rangers for W Connection. Apai was named player of the month December for the season of 2016–2017, In which he scored four goals in four matches. In December 2017, Apai was named Footballer of the Year in Suriname by VSJS.

Europe After leaving W Connection in summer 2019, Apai went on trial with Beerschot of the Belgian First Division B. While in Europe he took part in a training camp with the national team in preparation for upcoming 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B matches. He appeared in a match against Telstar and, after scoring Suriname's game-winning goal in its final friendly against RKSV Leonidas, he was invited to trial with Mosta of the Maltese Premier League.

Return to Transvaal After six years with W Connection, Apai returned to Suriname signing for Transvaal.

International career Apai has represented Suriname at the U17, U20, and U23 levels. Apai made his senior international debut in the 2013 ABCS Tournament against Bonaire. He scored his first international goal in the match, the second goal of a 2–0 victory.

In June 2021, Apai was named to the Suriname squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

International goals Scores and results list Surinames's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 14 November 2013 Ergilio Hato Stadium, Willemstad, Curaçao 2013 ABCS Tournament 2. 6 January 2017 Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification 3. 15 November 2019 André Kamperveen Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname 4–0 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B 4. Last updated 15 November 2019

Honours

W Connection TT Pro League: 2018 FA Trophy: 2017 First Citizens Cup 2015, 2017 Charity Shield: 2018

Individual First Citizens Cup MVP: 2017 First Citizens Cup Topscorer: 2017 First Citizens Cup Best Forward: 2017 Surinamese Footballer of the Year (2): 2016, 2017