Rihairo Meulens

Rihairo Meulens (born 3 June 1988) is a Curaçaoan footballer who plays for ASV Dronten in the lower-tier Tweede Klasse.

Career

Club Meulens is a striker who was born in Apeldoorn and made his debut in professional football, being part of the Vitesse Arnhem squad in the 2006–07 season. He spent the 2007–08 season on loan with AGOVV. On 5 January 2016, Meulens cancelled his contract with Zira by mutual consent.

After leaving Zira, Meulens went on trial with Kazakhstan Premier League side Irtysh Pavlodar, scoring in their 3-2 victory over Dila Gori on 3 February 2016.

At the beginning of July 2016, Meulens went on trial at Eerste Divisie side FC Volendam, signing a one-year contract with the club on 2 August 2016.

International Meulens made his international debut on 7 September 2011 in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Haiti. He scored his first international goal during the qualification process, in a 5–2 loss against Antigua and Barbuda.

Career statistics

Club

International goals Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 3 September 2011 Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification2. 11 November 2014 Catherine Hall Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica 2014 Caribbean Cup3. 15 November 2014 Catherine Hall Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica 2014 Caribbean Cup