
Their 2026 World Cup

Match by match
D. Luckassen played 2 matches for Ghana, starting every one. His only goal came in the group stage (Group L) against Croatia.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group L | vs Croatia 1-2 | Started, played the full match · 1 goal |
| Round of 32 | vs Colombia 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Derrick Luckassen (born 3 July 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cypriot club Pafos. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Ghana national team.
Luckassen is a graduate of the AZ youth academy. He captained the youth team during the 2013–14 campaign. On 29 August 2014, he signed a professional contract with the club, keeping him there until 2018. Luckassen made his professional debut for the club against Dordrecht. He first played a whole match against Twente.
PSV Eindhoven On 10 July 2017, Luckassen moved to league rivals PSV on a five-year deal until 2022. He came off the bench on 15 April 2018 as PSV beat rivals Ajax 3–0 to clinch the 2017–18 Eredivisie title.
Loan to Hertha Berlin On 28 August 2018, Luckassen moved to Bundesliga side Hertha BSC on a season-long loan for the season.
Loan to Anderlecht On 31 August 19, Luckassen was loaned to Belgium side Anderlecht on a season-long loan. On 6 June 2020, PSV Eindhoven agreed to loan Luckassen to Anderlecht for another season.
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