SV Britannia
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| Full name | Sport Vereniging Britannia | ||
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| Nicknames | Pumanan di Piedra Plat Paradera | ||
| Founded | 12 October 1958 | ||
| Ground | Compleho Deportivo Franklyn Bareño Piedra Plat, Aruba | ||
| Capacity | 500 | ||
| Chairman | Cedric Werleman | ||
| League | Aruban Division di Honor | ||
| 2025–26 | Champions | ||
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Sport Vereniging Britannia is an Aruban professional football club, which currently plays in Aruban Division di Honor. They are based in Piedra Plat.
History
SV Britannia was founded on 12 October 1958,[1] when an official football team was organised for the local youngsters in Piedra Plat and vicinity. The colors of SV Britannia was chosen in the first board meeting: yellow and red. They played their first game in 1960, when beating Vitesse Cashero 3–1. The first board members were; Daniel "Vale" Croes, Henry "Henriche" Croes, Ripoldo Croes, Roland "Rolly" Bareño, Alfredo "Fechi" Bareño, Serapio "Jati" Weller, Joanquin Werleman, Hipolito "Poli" Pereira and Marcolino "Cholin" Erasmus.
SV Britannia promoted to the highest division (Division di Honor) in 2001. They clinched the league title so far in 2004–05, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2023-24 and subsequently took part in the 2006, 2007 and 2009 CFU Club Championship in an attempt to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Results
International
Results list SV Britannia's goal tally first.[2]
Win Draw Loss Fixture
| Competition | Round | Club | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 CFU Club Championship | First Round |  Robinhood |
1–2 |
0–2 | |||
| 2006 CFU Club Championship | First Round |  New Vibes FC |
1–1 |
 San Juan Jabloteh |
0–8 | ||
 SAP |
1–7 | ||
| 2009 CFU Club Championship | First Round |  Cavaly |
0–5 |
0–1 | |||
| 2025 CFU Club Shield | Group Stage |  Paradise FC International |
1–1 |
 St. Paul's United |
2–0 | ||
| 2026 CFU Club Shield | Round of 16 |  Weymouth Wales |
1–1 |
Staff members
- D.T.:
Venezuela Renier Paraez - D.T.Ass:
Aruba Gregory Tromp - D.T. Ass : Venezuela Lerjan Caceres
- Physical trainer:
Colombia Luis Murillo - Ass. Physical trainer: Juan E. Angulo Largacha
- Physiotherapist: Colombia Gustavo Rojas
- Physiotherapist: Venezuela Angela Maria Figueroa
- Team manager : Aruba Lisa Montero
- Administration : Aruba Lisette Werleman
- President : Aruba Cedric Werleman
Achievements
- 2004–05, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2013–14, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2016–17
- 2007–08 : SV Britannia 3–2 SV Deportivo Nacional
- 2008–09 : SV Britannia 1–1 SV Estrella (4–3 pk)
- 2009–10 : SV Britannia 2–0 SV La Fama
- 2010–11 : SV Britannia 4–1 SV Bubali
- 2012–13 : SV Britannia 1–0 SV Racing Club Aruba
- 2014–15 : SV Britannia 5–0 SV Bubali
- 2012–13 : SV Britannia 3–1 SV Racing Club Aruba
- 2016–17 : SV Britannia 2–1 SV Dakota
- 2022–23 : SV Britannia 1–0 SV Deportivo Nacional
- Copa ABC (Copa Antillana): 1
- 2024
Current squad
As of May 2025
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
- Kendrick Dania
- Eldrick Celaire
- Jonathan Lake
- Elvin Poppen
- Lesley Felomina
- Erwin Croes
- Rodney Lake
- Mark Mackay
- Theric Ruiz
- Juan Valdez
- Robbie Croes
References
- ↑ "Dutch Antilles - List of Foundation Dates". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "GSA profile". Retrieved 23 July 2026.