Summary

Derrick Luckassen (Ghana), Defender, 1 cap, model: 2% to score anytime at WC 2026

Derrick Luckassen

#23 Defender Pafos FC (CYP) Ghana

Derrick Luckassen is a 31-year-old defender for Pafos FC (CYP) and Ghana. He has earned 1 cap for Ghana. Our model puts Ghana's title chance at 0% with a 40% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

1 Caps

0 Goals

5 Season goals

0 Assists

Age31Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Weight172 lbsMarket value€548K

View next match prediction See Ghana team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Steady

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Derrick Luckassen · the model’s read

Derrick Luckassen brings 1 cap for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Pafos FC (CYP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Luckassen's anytime-goalscoring probability at 2% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.02 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Derrick Luckassen: World Cup 2026 Form

How Derrick has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.3

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

7.3

Last match vs Croatia

7.3

vs Croatia

90 min · 1G 0A

Derrick Luckassen: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (18 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.3

Career baseline 6.8

1 Shotsper 90 min 0.39

1 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.1

1 Key passesper 90 min 0.19

— Tacklesper 90 min 0.77

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.67

4 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 2.7

86 Touchesper 90 min 59

At World Cup 2026, Derrick is rating 7.3 — above his 6.8 career baseline.

Ghana defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Derrick lines up behind for Ghana at World Cup 2026 in Group L.

Abdul Rahman Baba Defender 1.47 Tackles / 90

Gideon Mensah Defender 1.73 Tackles / 90

Lawrence Ati-Zigi Goalkeeper 7.4 Career rating

Alidu Seidu Defender 2.03 Tackles / 90

Benjamin Asare Goalkeeper 7.2 Career rating

Jerome Opoku Defender 0.7 Tackles / 90

Derrick Luckassen: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Anderlecht

2019 - 2020

Hertha

2018 - 2019

PSV Eindhoven

2017 - 2018

AZ Alkmaar

2014 - 2017

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Cypriot First Division 2024-2025

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

0 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× Cypriot First Division
2024-2025

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Derrick's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

1 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Pafos ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

Derrick Luckassen: Quick Facts

#23Shirt number

31Age

1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Height

172 lbsWeight

Amsterdam, NetherlandsBirthplace

Pafos FC (CYP)Club

Part of the Ghana squad at World Cup 2026

Ghana team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Derrick Luckassen play?

Derrick Luckassen plays as a Defender for Pafos FC (CYP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Ghana.

How many caps does Derrick Luckassen have?

Derrick Luckassen has 1 international cap for Ghana.

What trophies has Derrick Luckassen won?

Derrick Luckassen has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include Cypriot First Division (x1).

What is Ghana's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Ghana at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 40% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Ghana in at World Cup 2026?

Ghana are in Group L at World Cup 2026, facing Panama, England, Croatia.