Jearl Margaritha

Jearl Erwin Margaritha (born 10 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Challenger Pro League club Beveren. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Curaçao national team.

Club career Evolved in youth academies of Groningen and FC Emmen, Margaritha joined Dutch fifth division side VV Hoogeveen ahead of the 2019–20 Hoofdklasse season. On 1 September 2019, he made his competitive debut for the club in a 3–0 loss to 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, he signed a three-year deal with Belgian Challenger Pro League side Beveren.

International career Born in the Netherlands, Margaritha is eligible to play for Curaçao through 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.

In May 2026, Margaritha was named in Curaçao's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country's first-ever appearance at the tournament.

Career statistics Club

International

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

Honours Beveren Challenger Pro League: 2025–26