Tyrique Mercera

Tyrique Mercera (born 19 December 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Groningen. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Curaçao national team.

Club career From South Holland, Mercera played as a youngster for Alphense Boys prior to joining the youth academy of Cambuur. In the summer of 2024, he signed a two-year professional contract with the club. For his efforts in that game he was awarded the league player of the week award on 25 September 2024.

On 18 July 2025, Mercera signed a four-year contract with Groningen.

International career He received his first call-up to the Curaçao national football team by head coach Dick Advocaat in the autumn of 2023. He appeared as a substitute in the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B match against Saint Martin on 15 November 2024 to make his debut for the national team.

Personal life When he was an amateur footballer he supplemented his income by working as a delivery driver.