# Nicky Souren

Nicky Joël Jari Souren (born 18 December 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eerste Divisie club Cambuur. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Curaçao national team.

## Club career
### Roda JC

Souren was born in Rotterdam, but grew up in his mother's hometown of Eijsden after his parents divorced. After having played one season for local club VV Eijsden, he progressed through the Roda JC academy. In the second half of the 2017–18 Eredivisie season, he was included in the matchday squad of the first team on several occasions, but did not yet make his debut. He signed a contract with the club until 2020 on 21 March 2018. At the end of the season, Roda suffered relegation to the Eerste Divisie.
He made his Eerste Divisie debut for Roda on 14 October 2018, starting in a 3–0 away loss to Go Ahead Eagles. On 30 November 2018, Souren scored his first goal, volleying home in a 5–0 away win over TOP Oss.
Souren made a total of 60 appearances for Roda between 2017 and 2021, scoring twice.

### MVV

On 25 August 2021, Souren signed a one-year contract with an option for an additional year with MVV, making the move alongside teammate Mart Remans. He made his debut for the club two days later, starting in a 5–0 away loss to Volendam. He impressed during his first season with MVV and grew into an key player in midfield, extending his contract with the club by another season on 29 April 2022.
Souren scored his first goal for MVV on 29 August 2022 in a 2–2 away draw against Heracles Almelo.

### Cambuur

On 28 May 2024, Cambuur announced an agreement for the signing of Souren on a three-year deal, to be effective as of 1 July 2024. At Cambuur, Souren was set to work with head coach Henk de Jong, which reminded him of his late grandfather's words: "My grandfather was often here and always said, 'You need to work with Henk de Jong at Cambuur.' When Cambuur approached me, I found that very special."

## International career

Souren made his international debut on 13 March 2015 for the Netherlands under-16 team, starting in a 4–0 friendly win over Republic of Ireland. He gained three caps at under-16 level. In December 2015, he was called up for Netherlands under-17 friendlies but was ruled out due to injury. He made a total of five appearances for the Netherlands youth national sides. He was first called up to the Curaçao national team in May 2024.

## Personal life

Souren is a Christian.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 1 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | KNVB Cup | KNVB Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Roda JC | 2018–19 | Eerste Divisie | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 2 |
| Roda JC | 2019–20 | Eerste Divisie | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 0 |
| Roda JC | 2020–21 | Eerste Divisie | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Roda JC | 2021–22 | Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Roda JC | Total | Total | 56 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 2 |
| MVV | 2021–22 | Eerste Divisie | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 0 |
| MVV | 2022–23 | Eerste Divisie | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 6 |
| MVV | 2023–24 | Eerste Divisie | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 37 | 2 |
| MVV | Total | Total | 98 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 104 | 8 |
| Cambuur | 2024–25 | Eerste Divisie | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 166 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 177 | 10 |
* ↑ Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs