SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

CARLOS BACCA
CARLOS BACCA
CARLOS BACCA
Colombia flag
Number
#9
Nationality
Colombia
Team
COLOMBIA (World Cup 94)
Coach
JOSE PEKERMAN
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 6 7 3 2 7 7 34 0.8 £4.5M

Name: Carlos Bacca

Full name: Carlos Bacca Ahumada

Date of birth: September 8, 1986

Place of birth: Puerto Colombia, Atlántico, Colombia

Nationality: Colombian

Position: Striker / Centre-forward

Foot: Right

Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)

Club career (selected):

  • Atlético Junior (Colombia) — early years
  • Colegiales / Barranquilla (loan) — Colombia
  • Atlético Junior — returned and established himself
  • Club Brugge (Belgium) — breakthrough in Europe
  • Sevilla FC (Spain) — prolific period; won UEFA Europa League (twice)
  • AC Milan (Italy) — Serie A striker
  • Villarreal CF (Spain) — later moved back to Spain
  • Granada CF (Spain) — later spell
  • Later career included stints in Brazil and other clubs

International career (Colombia):

  • National team: Colombia
  • Senior debut: 2010s (became a regular in early–mid 2010s)
  • Appearances: Over 50 caps for Colombia (approximate)
  • Goals: Scored multiple important goals for Colombia including in World Cup qualification; part of Colombia's squads for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and Copa América tournaments
  • Notable: Known for pace, finishing and work-rate leading the line for Colombia during his prime years

Honours & achievements (selected):

  • UEFA Europa League: Winner with Sevilla (2013–14, 2014–15)
  • Belgian Pro League: With Club Brugge (contender/performances led to move)
  • Individual: Top scorer awards at club level and recognition for goalscoring consistency in Europe

Style of play: Clinical finisher with good movement in the box, strong aerial ability, direct running and effective on counter-attacks. Suited to leading the line as a poacher/target man who also presses defenders.

Notes: Statistics (caps, goals, club details) change over time; for the most current season-by-season numbers consult updated databases or official club/national team sources.