Position: Forward
Birthday: November 7, 1993
Hometown: Emmen, Netherlands
Height: 6’4”
Previous Club: Miami FC
International: Curaçao Men’s National Team
Locadia joined the Rowdies via transfer from Miami FC on September 9 of the 2026 season. Prior to making the move, Locadia recorded 10 goals and 2 assist in all comeptitions of Tampa Bay’s in-state rivals. Locadia also featured in this summer’s FIFA World Cup, starting in all three of Curaçao’s group stage matches as the nation made its debut in the tournament.
Born in the Netherlands, Locadia has represented Curaçao at the international level since 2023 when he filed a one-time switch to represent the island country. Locadia earned regular call-ups to the Netherland’s youth national teams, starting at the U17 level and progressing up to the U21 squad. The 32-year-old attacker has notched one goal for the Curaçao Men’s National Team and recorded two key assists to help the country finish at the top of their group in World Cup Qualifying.
Locadia joined Dutch powerhouse PSV Eindhoven’s youth academy at 16 years old and developed through the club’s system to earn a contract with the first team. Over eight seasons with PSV, Locadia netted 62 goals to help the club win two Eredivisie titles, two Dutch Super Cups, and one Dutch Cup. He also represented PSV in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League during his time with the club.
In 2018, Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion acquired Locadia via transfer from PSV before signing him to a four-year contract. Two years later, Locadia gained his first experience in the U.S. while on loan to Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati as Designated Player for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Prior to signing for Miami FC this year, Locadia netted 10 goals for Spanish side FC Intercity during the 2025 season. His career has also included stints with Hoffenheim and VfL Bochum in the Bundesliga, Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League, Cangzhou Mighty Lions in the Chinese Super League, and Amorebieta in Spain’s Segunda División.
