Kearyn 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 playing for Western Sydney Wanderers in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kearyn Baccus | ||
Date of birth | (1991-09-05) 5 September 1991 (age 31) | ||
Place of birth | Durban, South Africa | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) |
Central midfielder Defensive midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Macarthur FC | ||
Number | 11 | ||
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 | 0 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2009 | Australia U17 | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 July 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2014 |
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.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3] In October 2018, Baccus signed with Melbourne City FC as an injury replacement player.[4]
On 5 July 2019 he signed a three-year deal with South African side Kaizer Chiefs.[5]
On 6 July 2022 he was announced to be playing for Australian A-League side Macarthur FC.[6]
Baccus was born in South Africa, and moved to Australia at a young age. He is the older brother of the soccer player Keanu Baccus.[7]
Macarthur FC – current squad | |
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