Kearyn Baccus

Kearyn Byron Baccus (born 5 September 1991) is a footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Macarthur FC in the A-League Men. Born in South Africa, he is a youth international for Australia.

Kearyn Baccus
Baccus playing for Western Sydney Wanderers in 2017
Personal information
Full name Kearyn Byron Baccus[1]
Date of birth (1991-09-05) 5 September 1991
Place of birth Durban, South Africa
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder,
defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Macarthur FC
Number 15
Youth career
2008–2009 Sydney FC
2010–2012 Le Mans
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Le Mans II 27 (2)
2012–2013 Perth Glory 0 (0)
2013–2014 Blacktown City 46 (10)
2014–2018 Western Sydney Wanderers 62 (0)
2018–2019 Melbourne City 27 (0)
2019–2022 Kaizer Chiefs 46 (2)
2022– Macarthur FC 21 (0)
International career‡
2009 Australia U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 April 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2014

Club career

Baccus joined Sydney FC's youth set-up in 2008, and in 2010 moved to Europe where he joined French side Le Mans' youth set-up, not before trialling at Mallorca and Real Sociedad in Spain. In 2012, Baccus joined A-League club Perth Glory on a short-term deal prior to his impending move to Italian outfit Siena.[2] Though after a disappointing spell in Perth, due to injury and lack of fitness, Baccus chose to move back to Sydney, where he joined local side Blacktown City.[3]

Kearyn Baccus with Melbourne City

On 6 November 2014, Baccus joined Western Sydney Wanderers on an injury-replacement contract, followed by signing a deal to play in the 2015 Asian Champions League before becoming a full squad member for Seasons 2015–16 and 2016–17.[4] In October 2018, Baccus signed with Melbourne City FC as an injury replacement player.[5]

On 5 July 2019 he signed a three-year deal with South African side Kaizer Chiefs.[6]

On 6 July 2022 he was announced to be playing for Australian A-League side Macarthur FC.[7]

Personal life

Baccus was born in South Africa, and moved to Australia at a young age. He is the older brother of St Mirren FC player Keanu Baccus.[8]

Honours
Macarthur

References
  1. "FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2014: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 15 December 2014. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 July 2015.
  2. "Baccus joins Perth Glory before AC Siena move". au.sports.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  3. "Baccus to the beginning at Blacktown". footballcentral.com.au. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  4. "Wanderers sign Baccus as injury-replacement". wswanderersfc.com.au. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  5. "Melbourne City FC signs Kearyn Baccus as Injury Replacement Player". Melbourne City. 12 October 2018.
  6. "Kaizer Chiefs news: Kearyn Baccus completes three-year deal".
  7. "Dynamic Midfielder Kearyn Baccus links with the Bulls". Macarthur FC. 6 July 2022.
  8. Staff reporter. "Durban-born Keanu Baccus joins St. Mirren". Kickoff.
  9. Gibson, Timothy (2 October 2022). "Macarthur prevail in Australia cup final against Sydney United". The Football Sack. Retrieved 4 October 2022.


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