Jayen Gerold

Jayen Gerold (born 30 June 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacker in the Latvian Higher League for Auda. Born in the Netherlands, he represents Suriname internationally.

Club career He played at AVV Zeeburgia until 2015 when he joined up with AZ Alkmaar at under-12 level. He was part of the AZ U18 side which won the U18 KNVB Cup. He made his professional debut for Jong AZ in the Eerste Divisie against Willem II in March 2023, providing an assist for Jayden Addai to score a late equaliser in a 2–2 draw. In September 2023, he signed a new two-year professional contract with the club.

He scored his first league goals on 18 October 2024 in a 3–2 defeat against Helmond Sport.

International career In June 2022, he was called up for three qualifying matches for Suriname national under-20 football team for the U-20 CONCACAF Gold Cup and was granted a starting spot in all three games.