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Nathan Markelo
Curaçao footballer (born 1999) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nathangelo Alexandro Markelo (born 7 January 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bulgarian First League club Hebar Pazardzhik. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Curaçao national team.
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Club career
Born in Groningen, Markelo was signed by English club Everton in 2017 after being scouted playing in a youth tournament for FC Volendam.[2][3] He moved on loan to FC Twente in July 2020.[4]
He signed for Jong PSV in August 2021 on a permanent deal.[5]
On 9 July 2022, Markelo joined Excelsior on a three-year contract.[6] At the end of the 2022–23 season, his contract with Excelsior was terminated by mutual consent.[7]
On 3 August 2023, Markelo signed a contract with Fortuna Sittard for one season, with an option to extend for two more years.[8]
After one season at Fortuna, Markelo joined Eerste Divisie club Roda JC on 27 June 2024. He signed a two-year deal, with an option to extend for one more year.[9][10] He made his competitive debut for the club on 4 October, replacing Jay Kruiver in the 80th minute of a 3–0 victory against Excelsior.[11] The contract with Roda was mutually dissolved on 22 January 2025.[12]
Later that month, Markelo signed for Bulgarian First League club Hebar Pazardzhik.[13]
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International career
Born in the Netherlands, Markelo is of Curaçao and Surinamese descent.[14] He has represented the Netherlands are various youth international levels.[15] He debuted with the Curaçao national team in a friendly 3–2 loss to Indonesia on 25 September 2022.[16]
Personal life
His younger brother Jahnoah Markelo is also a footballer.[17]
Honours
Everton U23s
References
External links
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