Leandro Bacuna is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or right-back for TFF First League club Iğdır FK and captains the Curaçao national team.
He was born in 1991 and is of Dutch-Curaçaoan descent, showcasing his multicultural background.
Bacuna made his first team debut for FC Groningen in an Eredivisie match against PSV on October 30, 2009.
Биография
Early Life
Leandro Jones Johan Bacuna was born in 1991 and is a Dutch-Curaçaoan footballer known for his versatility on the field, playing primarily as a midfielder or right-back. He grew up in the Netherlands, where he developed his passion for football, eventually leading him to represent various national teams.
Career
Bacuna began his professional career with FC Groningen, making his debut on October 30, 2009, in an Eredivisie match against PSV. He quickly made an impact, scoring his first goal for the team just a week later against Heracles Almelo. In June 2013, he signed with Aston Villa F.C., where he impressed fans with his performances, notably scoring his first Premier League goal against Manchester City. After a successful stint at Villa, he moved to Reading F.C. in August 2017, where he continued to showcase his skills.
Internationally, Bacuna has had a diverse career, representing the Netherlands Antilles at various youth levels before earning his first cap for the Curaçao national team in 2016. He has since become a key player for Curaçao, even captaining the team during their debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Personal Life
Leandro Bacuna comes from a footballing family; he is the brother of professional players Juninho and Johnsen Bacuna. Both he and Juninho played pivotal roles for Curaçao in the 2026 World Cup, highlighting the family's strong connection to the sport. Bacuna's journey reflects not only his individual talent but also the pride he takes in representing his heritage on the international stage.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Groningen
On 30 October 2009, Bacuna made his first team debut for Groningen in an Eredivisie match against PSV. Bacuna has also played for Groningen's youth teams. On 6 November 2009, he scored his first goal for the first team in a league match against Heracles Almelo, an eventual 4–1 victory for Groningen.
Aston Villa
It was announced on 13 June 2013 that Bacuna had signed a three-year contract with Premier League club Aston Villa. Handed the number 7 shirt, Bacuna impressed many with his debut season for the Villans, despite constantly playing out of position at right back. Bacuna scored his first Premier League goal on 28 September at home against Manchester City. His second goal came from a free-kick in the claret and blues' 2–0 victory over Cardiff City. He continued his goalscoring run with goals against West Bromwich Albion, Everton and Norwich. In the 2014–15 season, Bacuna found it harder to break into the starting line-up, starting just one game in the Premier League. On 15 February 2015, he scored the first of two Villa goals in the fifth round of the FA Cup in a 2–1 win over Leicester City, taking the club into the quarter-finals. On 20 August 2015, Bacuna signed a new long-term contract with the club.
Reading
On 13 August 2017, Bacuna moved to Reading, signing a four-year contract. He scored his first goal for Reading in an EFL Cup tie against Millwall on 22 August 2017.
Cardiff City
On 31 January 2019, Bacuna moved to…
Born in the Netherlands to parents of Afro-Curaçaoan descent, Bacuna played for the Netherlands Antilles under-20 side, as well as various youth Dutch teams. He received his first Curaçao national team call-up in March 2016, earning his first cap in a 1–0 loss to Barbados. Bacuna captained Curaçao in their tournament debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club
As of match played 18 September 2026
International
As of match played 25 June 2026
As of match played 25 June 2026. Curaçao score listed first, score column indicates score after each Bacuna goal.
- Club
- Aston Villa F.C. (2013–)
- Club
- FC Groningen (2009–2013)
- Club
- Netherlands Antilles national football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-19 football team (2009–2010)
- Club
- Reading F.C.
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Netherlands Antilles
- National team
- Netherlands
- National team
- Curaçao
- Club
- Netherlands national under-21 football team (2011–2013)
- Club
- Netherlands Antilles national under-20 football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Curaçao men's national football team (2016–)
Личное
He is the brother of fellow professional football players Juninho Bacuna and Johnsen Bacuna. Leandro and Juninho both played as starting midfielders for Curaçao in the 2026 World Cup.
Клубы
- Aston Villa F.C.2013сейчас
- Curaçao men's national football team2016сейчас
- Reading F.C.сейчас
- Netherlands Antilles national football team2007–2008
- Netherlands Antilles national under-20 football team2007–2008
- FC Groningen2009–2013
- Netherlands national under-19 football team2009–2010
- Netherlands national under-21 football team2011–2013
Играл вместе с
- Aaron BrownReading F.C. · 2005–2008
Aaron HughesAston Villa F.C. · 2005–2007
Aaron KuhlReading F.C. · 2008- Aaron KuhlReading F.C. · 2013
- Aaron KuhlReading F.C. · 2014
Aaron TshibolaAston Villa F.C.- Aaron TshibolaReading F.C. · 2013
Aaron Wan-BissakaAston Villa F.C. · 2026
Ab GritterFC Groningen · 1972–1975
Abbey-Leigh StringerAston Villa F.C. · 2015
Abdulai Bell-BaggieReading F.C. · 2009–2011- Abel TamataFC Groningen · 2015
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Leandro Jones Johan Bacuna is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or right-back for TFF First League club Iğdır FK. Born in the Netherlands, he represents and captains the Curaçao national team. He is their joint most-capped player along with Eloy Room.
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