Jimmy Kaparos


Jimmy Adrian Kaparos is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Belgian Challenger Pro League club Patro Eisden Maasmechelen. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Dominican Republic national team.

Career

Kaparos made his professional debut for Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga on 8 May 2021, coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute for Amine Harit against 1899 Hoffenheim. The away match finished as a 4–2 loss.
He became part of the [FC FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04 II|Schalke 04 II] team competing in the Regionalliga for the 2021–22 season.
On 15 July 2022, PEC Zwolle announced the signing of Kaparos on a two-year contract. His contract with PEC Zwolle was terminated by mutual consent on 12 July 2023.
On 13 July 2023, he returned to Schalke 04 II.
On 24 May 2024, Kaparos signed with Rot-Weiss Essen in 3. Liga.
On 6 September 2025, Kaparos moved to Patro Eisden Maasmechelen in Belgium.

International career

Kaparos was born in the Netherlands to a Greek father and a Dominican mother. He holds a Dominican Republic passport. He was called up to the Dominican Republic national team for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
110 June 2025Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic2–05–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification