Remko Bicentini (born 20 February 1968) is a Dutch-Curaçaoan

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manager and former professional player.

Playing career

Bicentini, who played as a

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, began his professional career in the Netherlands with

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, making 24 appearances in the 1986–87 season. He later played for a number of amateur teams including

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, SJN, Nijmeegse Boys, ,

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and .

Managerial career

In 2009, Bicentini was appointed as the head coach of the Netherlands Antilles national team. In September 2016, Bicentini became the head coach of the Curaçao national team, replacing

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. He previously served as Kluivert's assistant. In June 2017, Bicentini coached Curaçao to their maiden

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(final edition) title. He also helped the island qualify for three straight

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s. He left Curaçao in August 2020 and was replaced by

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. In February 2021, Bicentini joined

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coach

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's staff as an assistant coach. In August 2022 he returned to his role as head coach of

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Personal life

His father is former NEC player Moises Bicentini. Bicentini is founder and chairman of the Dutch Caribbean Stars.

Honours

Curaçao *

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External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bicentini, Remko 1968 births Living people Footballers from Nijmegen Dutch people of Curaçao descent Men's association football central defenders Curaçao men's footballers Dutch men's footballers Dutch Antillean men's footballers NEC Nijmegen players De Treffers players Eerste Divisie players Dutch football managers Dutch Antillean football managers Netherlands Antilles national football team managers Curaçao national football team managers 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup managers Dutch expatriate football managers 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup managers SV AWC players 20th-century Dutch sportsmen