Club Career

• Developed as a dynamic central midfielder

• Contributed to both defensive and attacking phases

• Gained experience in the Eredivisie, honing passing, positioning, and decision-making

Huddersfield Town (England)

• Moved to English football, adapting to a more physical and fast-paced style

• Played as a central midfielder in the Championship, emphasizing box-to-box movement and ball recovery

Gaziantep (Turkey)

• Currently plays in the Turkish Süper Lig

• Anchors or supports the midfield with stability, distribution, and energy

• Provides leadership and experience in competitive matches

International Career – Curaçao

Bacuna represents the Curaçao national team, bringing experience from Dutch and English football to the squad.

Role for Curaçao

• Operates as a central or box-to-box midfielder

• Helps control tempo, connect defense and attack, and recover possession

• Provides leadership and experience to Curaçao’s midfield

• Contributes defensively and offensively, making him a versatile central player

He is one of Curaçao’s key midfielders and is also the joint most-capped player alongside Eloy Room.

Playing Style

Primary Role: Central Midfielder

Secondary Roles: Box-to-box Midfielder

Key Strengths

• Passing & Vision: Can distribute the ball effectively across the pitch

• Stamina & Work Rate: Covers large areas of the field

• Defensive Contribution: Tackling, interceptions, and positional discipline

• Versatility: Can support both attack and defense as needed

• Leadership & Experience: Guides midfield and connects team play

Bacuna thrives in systems requiring central midfield control, defensive support, and transitions into attack, making him a cornerstone of Curaçao’s squad.