Dimitrie Apai

Transvaal

Apai began his career with S.V. Transvaal of Suriname's semi-professional Hoofdklasse. In late 2013, Apai was invited for a trial with W Connection F.C. of Trinidad and Tobago's TT Pro League after an impressive showing during 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifying in which Apai scored three goals in three matches during the group stage including two against Trinidad and Tobago. Following a trial which saw him score four goals in two matches, it was announced on 30 January 2014 that W Connection purchased the player from Transvaal. By signing a contract with W Connection, Apai became only the second fully professional player representing Suriname at that time, along with Stefano Rijssel who also played for the Trinidadian club for two years.

W Connection

Apai made his professional debut on 24 January 2014 against North East Stars. He scored his first goal for the club coming on as a substitute and scoring the stoppage time equalizer against Central FC on 11 February 2014. Apai has played in 3 CCL matches of the 2016 season against Deportivo Saprissa and two against Santos Laguna. On 19 January 2016, Apai scored the fourth and fifth goal for Connection in a 7–1 win. His first international goal for W Connection was in the 2016 CFU Club Championship where he scored in the 67th minute against CS Moulien. On 11 March 2016, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Point Fortin Civic. He scored two more goals for Connection in a 3–0 win vs St.…

Apai has represented Suriname at the U17, U20, and U23 levels. Apai made his senior international debut in the 2013 ABCS Tournament against Bonaire. He scored his first international goal in the match, the second goal of a 2–0 victory. In June 2021, Apai was named to the Suriname squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

International goals

Scores and results list Surinames's goal tally first.

W Connection

TT Pro League: 2018 FA Trophy: 2017 First Citizens Cup 2015, 2017 Charity Shield: 2018 Individual

First Citizens Cup MVP: 2017 First Citizens Cup Topscorer: 2017 First Citizens Cup Best Forward: 2017 Surinamese Footballer of the Year (2): 2016, 2017