Ronny Aloema

Ronny Clyde Aloema (born 18 October 1979) is a Surinamese politician and former football goalkeeper. He has served as a member of the National Assembly since 7 August 2020, representing Paramaribo District for the Progressive Reform Party (VHP).

As a footballer, Aloema played at the club level in Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, and for Suriname at the international level.

Football

Domestic career Aloema played for SV Voorwaarts between 2002 and 2006, before signing for SV Transvaal in 2007. He signed for Trinidadian TT Pro League club Tobago United in 2009, but returned to SV Transvaal the following year. In 2011, he moved to S.V. Robinhood.

International career Aloema made his debut for Suriname in 2008. His last appearance to date was a 2012 Caribbean Cup qualifying match against St Vincent & the Grenadines. In addition to his 24 FIFA-recognised caps, Aloema played in three unofficial matches. Despite being a goalkeeper, he took penalty kicks for the national team, scoring twice in official matches and twice in unofficial matches.

International goals

NoteBonaire and Martinique aren't affiliated to FIFA, but they are CONCACAF members.

Politics Aloema has been active with the Progressive Reform Party (VHP) since 2017. In the 2020 general election, he was part of the VHP candidate list for Paramaribo District. He was sworn in as a member of the National Assembly on 7 August 2020, one of three replacements for VHP ministers in the new government. He spoke beforehand of his intentions to promote sports and entrepreneurship.