
| Carlos Bacca Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 08, 1986 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Shayira Santiago |
Carlos Bacca is a Colombian professional footballer who is best known for his career as a striker for Spanish club Granada. He represented his country at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, the Copa América Centenario, 2015 Copa América, and has also been a part of teams like Atlético Junior, Barranquilla, Club Brugge, AC Milan, Sevilla, and Villarreal in the past. During the course of his career, he has received numerous honors such as Belgian First Division‘s “Top Goalscorer”, LaLiga‘s “Best South American Player”, Belgian Pro League‘s “Best Player”, and many more.
Born Name
Carlos Arturo Bacca Ahumada
Nick Name
Bacca
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Puerto Colombia, Colombia
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Footballer
Family
- Father – Gilberto Bacca
- Mother – Eloisa Ahumada
Manager
Bacca is signed with Vos Marketing.
Position
Striker
Shirt Number
70
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 181 cm
Weight
77 kg or 170 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Carlos Bacca is married to Shayira Santiago. Together they have two children, a son Carlos Daniel Bacca, and a daughter Karla Valentina Bacca.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Bacca has Spanish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Different looks due to mixed ethnicity
Brand Endorsements
Carlos has been sponsored by the well-known sportswear brand Nike.
Religion
Bacca believes in God.
Best Known For
His finishing skills and a tremendous sense of the game. Bacca’s aggressive playstyle led Sevilla to two consecutive UEFA Europa League titles during the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 seasons.
First Football Match
Bacca debuted for Club Brugge on January 21, 2012, in a loss to Mechelen.
Carlos first performed in a friendly match for AC Milan against Internazionale in Shenzhen, China. His official competitive start happened on August 17, 2015 in a Coppa Italia match against Perugia.
Bacca had his first appearance for the senior national team of Colombia on August 11, 2010, in a 1-1 draw against Bolivia in which he was the only scorer for his national team.
Strengths
- Finishing
- Game sense
- Determination
- Aggressive
- Crossing
- Powerful shot
Weaknesses
- Passing
- Dribbling
- Offside awareness
Carlos Bacca Facts
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