Derrick Luckassen

Derrick Luckassen (born 3 July 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serbian club Red Star Belgrade. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Ghana national team.

Club career AZ

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.

Loan to Kasımpaşa On 11 January 2021, due to a lack of playing time Luckassen ended his loan at Anderlecht, and moved to Turkish club, Kasımpaşa, on loan until the end of June.

Loan to Fatih Karagümrük On 9 June 2021, he returned to Turkey on a new loan, joining Fatih Karagümrük.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Luckassen was signed by Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv in the summer of 2022 and played for the club through the 2023–24 season, helping the club win the league title as well as the Toto Cup that season.

Pafos On 20 July 2024, Cypriot First Division club Pafos announced the signing of Luckassen from Maccabi Tel Aviv. He was part of the Pafos side that won the club's first Cypriot league title during the 2024–25 season.

On 5 November 2025, Luckassen helped Pafos to their first ever win in the UEFA Champions League proper as they stunned La Liga side Villarreal. Luckassen scored the historic winner with a header following a corner from winger Ken Sema.

Red Star Belgrade

On 24 July 2026, Serbian club Red Star Belgrade signed Luckassen.

International career Luckassen was born in the Netherlands to parents of Ghanaian descent, and has represented the Netherlands at youth level.

In March 2026, Luckassen was called up by Ghana for their friendly matches against Austria and Germany.

Luckassen was named in the Ghana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 2 June 2026 after being called up as a replacement for the injured Alexander Djiku. Later that month, on 27 June, he scored his first international goal in a 2–1 defeat against Croatia on his World Cup debut.

Personal life Luckassen is the brother of Kevin Brobbey, who like Derrick, started his professional career at AZ Alkmaar. Brian Brobbey is his half-brother.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Luckassen goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Derrick LuckassenNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 27 June 2026 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, United States 2 1–1 1–2 2026 FIFA World Cup

Honours PSV Johan Cruyff Shield: 2022

Maccabi Tel Aviv Israeli Premier League: 2023–24 Toto Cup: 2023–24

Pafos Cypriot First Division: 2024–25 Cypriot Cup: 2025–26