Remko Bicentini


Remko Bicentini is a Dutch-Curaçaoan football manager and former professional player. He currently coaches the Curaçao national side, having previously been as an assistant manager with the national team and head coach of Dutch amateur side SV AWC.

Playing career

Bicentini, who played as a central defender, began his professional career in the Netherlands with NEC, making 24 appearances in the 1986–87 season. He later played for a number of amateur teams including De Treffers, SJN, Nijmeegse Boys,, SV AWC and.

Managerial career

He became head coach of the Netherlands Antilles national side in 2009.
In September 2016, he became coach of the Curaçao national team, replacing Patrick Kluivert after serving time as assistant to Kluivert.
In June 2017, Bicentini coached the national team to their maiden Caribbean Cup title. He has helped Curacao qualify for three straight CONCACAF Gold Cups.

Personal life

His father is former NEC player Moises Bicentini. Bicentini is founder and chairman of the Dutch Caribbean Stars.