Jordi Leander Paulina (born 23 September 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club Fortuna Düsseldorf. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Curaçao national team.
Club career Paulina is a youth product of the academies of vv Jonathan, Utrecht and USV Hercules. In August 2022, he debuted with the senior USV Hercules side in the KNVB Cup. He was definitively promoted to the senior USV Hercules side in the winter of the 2022–2023 season, and was a definitive starter the following season 2023–24. On 21 December 2023, he was part of a high-profile 3–2 win over Eredivisie side Ajax in the second round of the KNVB Cup where he assisted a goal.
On 15 May 2024, it was announced that Paulina would transfer to Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season on a contract until 2027. He was originally assigned to their reserves in the 3. Liga. On 29 October 2024, he debuted with the senior Borussia Dormund side as a substitute in a 1–0 DFB Cup loss to VfL Wolfsburg.
On 3 January 2026, Paulina signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Fortuna Düsseldorf.
International career In November 2025, Paulina received his first call-up to the Curaçao national team for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He made his international debut on 13 November by scoring two goals in a 7–0 win over Bermuda.
Personal life Born in the Netherlands, Paulina is of Curaçaoan descent.
Career statistics International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCuraçao202554Total54
Scores and results list Curaçao's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Paulina goal. + List of international goals scored by Jordi PaulinaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 13 November 2025 Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda 3–0 7–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification2 5–03 24 September 2026 Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, San José, Costa Rica 4–3 4–3 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League A4 4 October 2026 Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 1–1 1–1
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