Uruguayans in the Netherlands

Uruguayans in the Netherlands are people born in Uruguay who live in the Netherlands, or Dutch-born people of Uruguayan descent. .

During the civic-military dictatorship of Uruguay (1973-1985) several Uruguayans went into exile in the Netherlands.

Notable people

Further information: Category:Dutch people of Uruguayan descent

Deceased

• Yuri Banhoffer (1948–2021), footballer, who played in PEC Zwolle
• José Carbajal (1946-2010), musician

Living

• Pablo Cáceres (born 1985), footballer, who played in FC Twente and MSV Duisburg
• Pepe Fernández (born 1943), footballer, who played twice in HFC Haarlem
• Gonzalo García (born 1983), footballer, who played in SC Heerenveen, Heracles, FC Groningen, and VVV
• Matías Jones (born 1991), footballer, who played in FC Groningen and FC Emmen
• Nicolás Lodeiro (born 1989), footballer, who played in AFC Ajax
• Fernando Picún (born 1972), footballer, who played in Feyenoord
• Sergio Rochet (born 1993), football goalkeeper, who played in AZ Alkmaar
• Bruno Silva (born 1980), footballer, who played in FC Groningen and AFC Ajax
• Luis Suárez (born 1987), footballer, who played in FC Groningen and AFC Ajax
• David Texeira (born 1991), footballer, who played in FC Groningen

See also

• Netherlands–Uruguay relations
• Emigration from Uruguay