Armando Obispo

Anchor in back line

Obispo has been named in Curacao's World Cup squad and is expected to be the most technically accomplished defensive option available to coach Dick Advocaat.

Analysis: Obispo spent the season at PSV Eindhoven, bringing elite Eredivisie experience and technical quality that few players in the squad can match after switching his international allegiance from the Netherlands to Curacao in Sep. 2025. The defender's composure on the ball and aerial dominance make him the anchor of a defensive unit that will face some of the tournament's most dangerous attacks. Obispo heads into the World Cup as Curacao's most high-profile defensive figure and a key reason for cautious optimism heading into a demanding group stage.