Tyrique Mercera (born 19 December 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for FC Groningen. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Curaçao national team. Club career From South Holland he played as a youngster for Alphense Boys prior to joining the youth academy of SC Cambuur. In the summer of 2024 he signed a two year professional contract with the club. A versatile player, he featured for the club at both full back positions as well as centrally in defensive midfield. He scored his first professional goals for Cambuur with a brace in a 4-0 Eerste Divisie win against Jong FC Utrecht in September 2024. For his efforts in that game he was awarded the league player of the week award on 25 September 2024. International career He received his first call-up to the Curaçao national football team by head coach Dick Advocaat in the autumn of 2023. He appeared as a substitute in the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B match against Saint Martin on 15 November 2024 to make his debut for the national team. Personal life When he was an amateur footballer he supplemented his income by working as a delivery driver.