Remko Bicentini (born 20 February 1968) is a Dutch-Curaçaoan football manager and former professional player who is head coach of the Curaçao national team. Playing career Bicentini, who played as a central defender, began his professional career in the Netherlands with NEC, making 24 appearances in the 1986–87 season. He later played for a number of amateur teams including De Treffers, SJN, Nijmeegse Boys, , SV AWC 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 Patrick Kluivert. He previously served as Kluivert's assistant. In June 2017, Bicentini coached Curaçao to their maiden Caribbean Cup (final edition) title. He also helped the island qualify for three straight CONCACAF Gold Cups. He left Curaçao in August 2020 and was replaced by Guus Hiddink. In February 2021, Bicentini joined Canada coach John Herdman's staff as an assistant coach. In August 2022 he returned to his role as head coach of Curaçao. Personal life His father is former NEC player Moises Bicentini. Bicentini is founder and chairman of the Dutch Caribbean Stars. Notes External links De Trouwe Honden 1968 births Living people Footballers from Nijmegen Dutch people of Curaçao descent Association football central defenders Curaçao footballers Dutch footballers Dutch Antillean footballers NEC Nijmegen players De Treffers players Eerste Divisie players Dutch football managers Dutch Antillean football managers Netherlands Antilles national football team managers 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup managers Dutch expatriate football managers 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup managers SV AWC players