Derrick Luckassen


Derrick Luckassen is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cypriot club Pafos.

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.

Pafos

On 20 July 2024, Cypriot 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 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.

International career

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

Career statistics

Honours

PSV
Pafos