Rolieny Nonato Luis Bonevacia (born 8 October 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Melbourne Victory. He has played international football at youth level for the Netherlands, while at senior level he represents Curaçao, making his first official appearance for them in June 2019.
 Bonevacia with Western Sydney in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rolieny Nonato Luis Bonevacia[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 October 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Lelystad, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder[3] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Melbourne Victory | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| VV Reiger Boys[4] | |||
| 2001–2010 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Ajax | 1 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → NAC Breda (loan) | 17 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Roda JC (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Roda JC | 23 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Wellington Phoenix | 80 | (14) |
| 2017–2019 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 44 | (8) |
| 2019–2020 | Al-Faisaly | 22 | (2) |
| 2020–2021 | Al-Fujairah | 11 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Al Tadhamon | (8) | |
| 2024– | Melbourne Victory | 4 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007–2008 | Netherlands U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Netherlands U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2019– | Curaçao | 17 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 November 2023 | |||
Club career edit
Bonevacia was born in Lelystad and started playing football with VV Reiger Boys in Heerhugowaard, North Holland.[4][5] Different professional clubs were interested in signing the youngster, including AZ and AFC Ajax, for whom he finally signed his first youth contract in the summer of 2001.[5] Until 2010, Bonevacia played in the Ajax Academy, first as a central defender and later as a defensive midfielder.[6] In July 2008, Bonevacia signed his first professional contract for Ajax, a three-year deal until 2011.[5][7] He was considered to be a top prospect at Ajax.[8]
Ajax edit
At the beginning of the 2010–11 season, Bonevacia was added to Ajax's senior squad by manager Martin Jol. He made his Eredivisie debut in the starting line-up on 14 August 2010 in a 4–2 victory over Vitesse at the Amsterdam ArenA.[9] His second appearance came on 22 September 2010 in the KNVB Cup where he started and played the full 90 minutes in the 5–0 win against MVV Maastricht at home.
Bonevacia made no further appearances for the first team following the resignation of Martin Jol, and was loaned out to NAC Breda the following season.
NAC Breda edit
In the summer of 2011, Bonevacia was sent on loan to NAC Breda until the end of the season.[10] He played 17 matches in the Eredivisie. At the end of the 2011–12 season, he returned to Ajax, where he attempted to earn a regular place in the first team.
Roda JC Kerkrade edit
After only making two regular season appearances for Ajax under then coach Martin Jol and making no further appearances during the 2012–13 season, except in pre-season in friendly encounters, Bonevacia was sent on loan to Roda JC Kerkrade until the end of the 2012–13 season.[11] Following his loan spell, Roly Bonevacia signed a two-year contract with Roda JC, binding him to the club from Limburg until the summer of 2015.
Wellington Phoenix edit
On 25 July 2014, Bonevacia signed for New Zealand club Wellington Phoenix in the A-League on a two-year deal.[12] He re-signed with the Wellington Phoenix until 2016–17.
Western Sydney Wanderers edit
On 16 May 2017, Bonevacia signed for Australian club Western Sydney Wanderers who also play in the A-League on a two-year deal.[13]
Al-Faisaly FC edit
On 12 May 2019, Al-Faisaly signed Bonevacia for one season from Western Sydney Wanderers.[14]
Fujairah FC edit
On 4 August 2020, Al-Fujairah signed Bonevacia for one season from Al-Faisaly.[15]
Al Tadhamon SC edit
On 16 July 2021, Al Tadhamon signed Bonevacia for one seasons from Al-Fujairah.[16]
Melbourne Victory edit
On 6 February 2024, Bonevacia returned to the A-League for the first time since the 2018–19 season, signing with Melbourne Victory for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[17]
International career edit
Netherlands youth teams edit
Bonevacia was a member of the Dutch squad at the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, having also represented the U-17 Oranje in the qualification rounds for the tournament.[18]
Since 2009, Bonevacia has represented the Netherlands U-19 team in the qualification rounds for the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. He made his debut for the team in a match against Cyprus, and also played in qualification matches against the Czech Republic and Malta.[19][20][21]
Curaçao edit
In April 2015, Bonevacia expressed a desire to potentially represent Curaçao, the country of his parents' birth.[22] In June 2015, Bonevacia was named to the national squad for a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago and 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Cuba.[23] However, Bonevacia did not appear in any of the three matches, and only joined for an unofficial friendly against Suriname in Almere.[24][25][26] He was named to the Curaçao preliminary squad for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup in May 2019.[27] On 5 June 2019, he made his official debut for the team against India. He scored on his debut in a 3–1 victory.[28]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ajax | 2010–11 | Eredivisie | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| NAC Breda | 2011–12 | Eredivisie | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Roda JC | 2012–13 | Eredivisie | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| 2013–14 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | ||
| Total | 39 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | ||
| Wellington Phoenix | 2014–15 | A-League | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 4 |
| 2015–16 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6 | ||
| 2016–17 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 4 | ||
| Total | 80 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 14 | ||
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 2017–18 | A-League | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 138 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 152 | 15 | ||
International edit
- As of match played 5 June 2019[29]
- Scores and results list Curaçao goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bonevacia goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 June 2019 | Chang Arena, Buriram, Thailand | 1 |  India |
1–0 | 3–1 | 2019 King's Cup |
Honours edit
Individual
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "40-Player National Team Roster: 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup: Curaçao" (PDF). CONCACAF. p. 5. Retrieved 20 May 2019 – via Bernews.
- ^ "Roly Bonevacia". Melbourne Victory. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Roly Bonevacia". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Oud Reiger Boys speler bij Ajax 1" (in Dutch). VV Reiger Boys. 26 July 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "Roly Bonevacia Profile" (in Dutch). Ajaxinside.nl. 24 May 2010. Archived from the original on 19 August 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Roly Bonevacia Video profile" (in Dutch). Ajax. 6 April 2010. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Ajax sign youth players". Ajax. 1 February 2008. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Het draait niet om dure kleren en grote auto's" goal.com
- ^ "Ajax vs. Vitesse". Soccerway. 14 August 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Bonevacia kiest definitief voor NAC Breda". www.voetbalprimeur.nl. Voetbalprimeur. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- ^ "Ajacied Bonevacia op huurbasis naar Roda JC". www.voetbalprimeur.nl. Voetbalprimeur. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "Phoenix Sign Ajax Academy Graduate". Football Federation Australia. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ^ "Wanderers land Bonevacia, Risdon and Thwaite". Western Sydney Wanderers. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Al-Faisaly is officially signed by Roly Bonevacia
- ^ Al-Fujairah is officially signed by Roly Bonevacia
- ^ التضامن يتدرب في 25 يوليو... ويضم «أليسون» و«رولي» (Arabic)
- ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Roly Bonevacia". Melbourne Victory FC. 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Roly Bonevacia Profile". UEFA.com. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Netherlands U19 vs. Malta U19". Soccerway. 12 November 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Netherlands U19 vs. Cyprus U19". Soccerway. 14 November 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Czech Republic U19 vs. Netherlands U19". Soccerway. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Curacao Football: Bonevacia says national appearance great opportunity". sportsmax.tv. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ Evertsz, E. (25 May 2015). "Selekshon tentativo di Kòrsou pa partido kontra Cuba". deporteawe.com. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "Curaçao 1 – 0 Trinidad and Tobago". Caribbean Football Database. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "Cuba 1 – 1 Curaçao". Caribbean Football Database. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "Curaçao 0 – 0 Cuba". Caribbean Football Database. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "40-Player National Team Roster: 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup: Canada" (PDF). CONCACAF. p. 2. Retrieved 20 May 2019 – via Bernews.
- ^ "Sunil Chhetri scores in milestone match but India lose 1-3 to Curacao in Stimac's first match in charge". 5 June 2019.
- ^ Roly Bonevacia at Soccerway
- ^ a b "Roly Bonevacia - Career Honours". Soccerway.
External links edit
- Voetbal International profile (in Dutch)
- Roly Bonevacia at Soccerway