Richonell Lenoy Margaret (born 7 July 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as forward for Eredivisie club Go Ahead Eagles.[1] Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Suriname national team.

Career

Margaret played youth football for De Foresters and Ajax, and moved to Vitesse's academy in 2018, where he signed a contract until 2022.[2][3] He made his professional debut for Vitesse on 18 January 2019, in a 3–2 home win over Excelsior, coming on for Oussama Darfalou in the 72nd minute.[4] Margaret made a total of five appearances for the club.[5]

On 13 July 2019, Margaret signed a three-year contract with AZ, initially joining the reserve team Jong AZ.[6]

Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Margeret moved to TOP Oss on a one-season loan deal.[7] He made his debut in 13 August in a 2–1 home win over VVV-Venlo, coming on as a late substitute for Jearl Margaritha.[8]

On 4 September 2022, Margaret signed a permanent contract with TOP Oss, penning a two-year deal.[9]

On 26 June 2023, Margaret joined RKC Waalwijk on a two-year contract, with an optional third year.[10]

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Margaret is of Surinamese descent.[11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 17 May 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vitesse 2018–19 Eredivisie 4000——40
Jong AZ 2019–20 Eerste Divisie 174———174
2020–21 Eerste Divisie 252———252
2021–22 Eerste Divisie 11———11
Total 437———437
TOP Oss (loan) 2021–22 Eerste Divisie 24110——251
TOP Oss 2022–23 Eerste Divisie 21110——221
RKC Waalwijk 2023–24 Eredivisie 24400——244
2024–25 Eredivisie 34532——377
Total 58932——6111
Go Ahead Eagles 2025–26 Eredivisie 221206[a]01[b]0311
Career total 1691972601018221
  1. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  2. ↑ Appearance in Johan Cruyff Shield

International

As of match played 18 November 2025[12]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Suriname 2025134
Total134
Scores and results list Suriname's goal tally first.
List of international goals scored by Richonell Margaret
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1.15 June 2025Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, United States Costa Rica2–23–42025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2.14 October 2025Rommel Fernández Stadium, Panama City, Panama Panama1–01–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification
3.13 November 2025Franklin Essed Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname El Salvador2–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
4.13 November 2025Franklin Essed Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname El Salvador3–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification

References

  1. ↑ Richonell Margaret at Soccerway
  2. ↑ Rodenburg, Jeroen (24 January 2019). "Voormalig Egel debuteert voor Vitesse". De Foresters (in Dutch).
  3. ↑ Stoelwinder, Krist (20 January 2019). "Wie is Vitesse-debutant en voormalig Ajax-talent Richonell Margaret". Elfvoetbal.nl (in Dutch).
  4. ↑ "Vitesse-jongeling Margaret na positief debuut huilend in kleedkamer". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 18 January 2019.
  5. ↑ "Netherlands – R. Margaret – Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Margaret naar AZ". az.nl (in Dutch). 13 July 2019.
  7. ↑ "Margaret op huurbasis naar TOP Oss". az.nl (in Dutch). 12 August 2021.
  8. ↑ "TOP Oss vs. VVV – 13 August 2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  9. ↑ Doelen, Jaap van der (4 September 2022). "Richonell Margaret keert terug bij TOP Oss: 'Er zit nu meer pit in'". Brabants Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "Centrumspits Richonell Margaret versterkt voorhoede RKC Waalwijk" (in Dutch). RKC Waalwijk. 26 June 2023.
  11. ↑ "Richonell Margaret". sport.de.
  12. ↑ "Zakharyan, Arsen". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richonell_Margaret