Justin Figaroa
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 March 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Weert, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Grand View Vikings | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | SV Laar | ||
| 2013–2016 | VVV-Venlo | ||
| 2016–2019 | SV Laar | ||
| 2019–2024 | Eindhoven | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | IU Indy Jaguars | 10 | (0) |
| 2025– | Grand View Vikings | 25 | (13) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Aruba | 1 | (0) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:54, 3 February 2026 (UTC) | |||
Justin Figaroa (born 22 March 2005) is an association footballer who plays for the Grand View Vikings. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Aruba at the international level.
Club career
At age six, Figaroa joined local club SV Laar. After a few seasons, he was scouted by VVV-Venlo and was asked to join the club. At age eleven, he returned to SV Laar. He was soon selected to the regional team of Zeeland, North Brabant, and Limburg by the KNVB. After playing against several professional clubs, including FC Eindhoven, he was invited to join the club at age fourteen. It was with Eindhoven that he changed his position to attacker after scoring four goals as a replacement to an injured teammate.[1] He experience much success with Eindhoven, including a second-place league finish and promotion to the second division with the under-17 team.[2] While with FC Eindhoven, he attended a presentation about playing college soccer in the United States. The opportunity to combine education and sports was very appealing to him and he decided to take the opportunity.[1]
In June 2024, Figaroa was announced as a new recruit for the Jaguars of Indiana University Indianapolis in the NCAA Division I under Dutch head coach Sid van Druenen.[3] That season, he made ten appearances for the team.[4][5] Following the season, Figaroa transferred to Grand View University to play for the Grand View Vikings in the NAIA. That season, the team won its first-ever national championship, defeating the WVU Tech Golden Bears 2–1 in the final. Figaroa was then named to the All-Tournament Team.[6] Figaroa was the team's top scorer that season with thirteen goals and seven assists in twenty-five matches.[7]
International career
Born in the Netherlands, Figaroa qualifies to represent Aruba through his paternal grandfather. He has many family members living on the island and visits every year. Because of his college performances, he was contacted by a scout from the Aruba Football Federation and asked to play for the national team.[1] He made his international debut for the nation on 12 November 2025 in a 2025–26 CONCACAF Series match against Antigua and Barbuda.[8]
International career statistics
- As of match played 12 November 2025.[8]
| Aruba national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
References
- ^ a b c Prinsen, Maarten. "Weertenaar leeft the American Dream" (in Dutch). Weert Magazine. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "FC Eindhoven O17 promoveert naar divisie 2" (in Dutch). FC Eindhoven.
- ^ Holdaway, Ed. "MEN'S SOCCER ROUNDS OUT RECRUITING CLASS WITH FIVE SIGNEES". IU Indy Jags. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "IU Indy Jags profile". IU Indy Jags. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Ones to watch: college soccer seizoen 2024" (in Dutch). Slamstox. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Grand View (Iowa) Men's Soccer Snags First-Ever Red Banner". NAIA. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "2025 Grand View University Men's Soccer Overall Statistics". Grand View Vikings Athletics. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ a b "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
External links
- Justin Figaroa at National-Football-Teams.com
- Justin Figaroa at Global Sports Archive
- IU Indy Jags profile
- Grand View Vikings profile
- SV Laar profile