Pablo Rosario


Cristian Pablo Mañón Paulino, known as Pablo Rosario, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeira Liga club Porto. Rosario made one appearance for the Netherlands national team, before switching to play for the Dominican Republic national team.

Club career

Early career

Born in the Netherlands to parents from the Dominican Republic, Rosario began his football career in the youth ranks of AVV Swift, followed by a brief stint with Feyenoord, before joining his local club DWS. In 2012 Dutch broadcasting company HUMAN released the documentary film The Price of Heaven which follows Rosario from the period in which he captained the under-13 squad of DWS.
Having been sensationalized as the next Ronaldo by the media, Rosario is confronted with the choice of joining the youth academies of either Ajax, Feyenoord or PSV, the top three clubs in the country. Rosario eventually decided for Ajax and in 2010 he joined the B2 squad under coach Orlando Trustfull.

Almere City

In 2014, Rosario transferred to Ajax's partner club Almere City. On 7 August 2015, he made his debut for the first team in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of professional football in the Netherlands, in a 3–3 draw at home against VVV-Venlo. He was subbed on by head coach Maarten Stekelenburg in the 59th minute for Soufyan Ahannach.

PSV

On 25 July 2016, Rosario signed a four-year deal for Dutch club PSV. He managed to achieve the 2017–18 Eredivisie title with the club. On 3 October 2018, he scored his first goal for PSV in a 2–1 defeat against Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Nice

On 27 July 2021, Rosario signed for French club Nice. On 20 September 2024, he netted his first goal in an 8–0 victory over Saint-Étienne.

Porto

On 28 August 2025, Rosario signed for the Portuguese giants Porto as their new number 13.

International career

Born in the Netherlands, Rosario is of Dominican descent. He made his international debut playing for the Netherlands under-16 side in a friendly match against Austria U-16 on 9 February 2013. On 12 November 2015, he made his debut for the Netherlands U19 in a 2016 [UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification] match against England U19 which ended in a 2–2 draw.
Rosario earned his first full international call up when Ronald Koeman named him in the Netherlands squad in October 2018. He made his international debut in a friendly against Belgium on 16 October, coming on as a half-time substitute.
On 29 May 2025, Rosario's request to List of [association football players capped by two senior national teams|switch international allegiance] to the Dominican Republic was approved by FIFA.

Filmography

YearTitleRole
2012The Price of HeavenHimself

Honours

PSV
Nice