Richonell Margaret


Richonell Lenoy Margaret is a professional footballer who plays as forward for Eredivisie club Go Ahead Eagles. 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. 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. Margaret made a total of five appearances for the club.
On 13 July 2019, Margaret signed a three-year contract with AZ, initially joining the reserve team Jong AZ.
Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Margeret moved to TOP Oss on a one-season loan deal. 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.
On 4 September 2022, Margaret signed a permanent contract with TOP Oss, penning a two-year deal.
On 26 June 2023, Margaret joined RKC Waalwijk on a two-year contract, with an optional third year.

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Margaret is of Surinamese descent.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.15 June 2025Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, United States2–23–42025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2.14 October 2025Rommel Fernández Stadium, Panama City, Panama1–01–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification
3.13 November 2025Franklin Essed Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname2–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
4.13 November 2025Franklin Essed Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname3–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification