Gyrano Kerk

Gyrano Emilio Kerk (born 2 December 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Suriname national team.

Club career Kerk started his club career at Utrecht in the Eredivisie. One week later, he scored his first goal against Go Ahead Eagles in a 3–2 home defeat.

Lokomotiv Moscow On 1 September 2021, Kerk signed a four-year contract with Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow.

Loan to Royal Antwerp On 21 January 2023, Lokomotiv announced that Kerk would finish the 2022–23 season on loan with Antwerp in Belgium. Antwerp confirmed the transfer on 28 January 2023. On 4 June, Kerk scored a goal for Antwerp in their 2–2 draw against Genk on the final day of the Belgian Pro League season, a result which secured the club their first league title in 66 years.

Release by Lokomotiv On 4 July 2024, Lokomotiv announced that Kerk's contract with the club has been suspended under FIFA regulations for the 2024–25 season, and as it was expiring at the end of the same season, he effectively became a free agent.

International career Born in the Netherlands, Kerk is of Surinamese descent. He was called up to the Suriname national team for a set of World Cup qualifier matches in June 2024. He made his debut for Suriname on 5 June 2024 against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion. He started the game and played 63 minutes as Suriname won 4–1.

Kerk went on to feature in three CONCACAF Nations League games in the remainder of 2024 against Guadeloupe, Costa Rica and Guyana.

Career statistics

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 21 March 2025 Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname 1–0 1–0 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification 2. 15 June 2025 Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, United States 1–2 3–4 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Honours Royal Antwerp Belgian Pro League: 2022–23 Belgian Cup: 2022–23 Belgian Super Cup: 2023