Carlos Bacca Biography, Age, Wife, Salary, FIFA 22, Career, Net Worth & Wiki

The Colombian professional footballer Carlos Arturo Bacca Ahumada (born 8 September 1986) plays as a striker for Atlético Junior. In 2010, Bacca was the top scorer in the Categoria Primera A Apertura for Atlético Junior. Following his move to Club Brugge in January 2012, he was the Belgian Pro League’s top scorer in his only full season there before joining Sevilla for €7 million.

In both his first two seasons with the club, he won the UEFA Europa League, scoring twice in 2015 final. He joined the Serie A side AC Milan for €30 million in the summer of 2015. From 2012 to 2018, Bacca represented Colombia at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, the 2015 Copa América, and the Copa América Centenario, finishing third. His pace, aggression, eye for goal, and determination as a forward are well known.

Carlos Bacca Bio/Wiki

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Birth Name	Carlos Arturo Bacca Ahumada
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	The Wig
Age	37 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Birth Place	Puerto Colombia, Colombia
Date of Birth	8 September 1986
Nationality	Colombian
Residence	Puerto Colombia, Colombia
Home Town	Puerto Colombia, Colombia
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Eloisa Ahumada
Father's Name	Gilberto Bacca
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Esterama Bacca
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Shayira Santiago
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Shayira Santiago (m. 2010)
Children	Daughter(s)- 2- Karla Valentina Bacca Son(s)- Carlos Daniel Bacca
Education
School	Atlético Junior youth Academy
College/University	Atlético Junior youth Academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	INVSPORT (Sergio Barila)
Football Profile
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2022: Atlético Junior FC
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2010: Colombian national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• 70 (Atlético Junior FC) • -- (Colombian national football team)
Current Teams	Atlético Junior FC
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Julio Avelino Comesaña
Position	Attack - Centre-Forward
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Atlético Junior • Categoría Primera A: 2010-I, 2011-II Sevilla • UEFA Europa League: 2013–14, 2014–15 AC Milan • Supercoppa Italiana: 2016 Villareal • UEFA Europa League: 2020–21 Colombia • Copa América third place: 2016 Individual • Belgian First Division Top Goalscorer: 2012–13 • Belgian Pro League Best Player: 2012–13 • LaLiga Best South American Player: 2013–14 • UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2014–15
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 181 cm in meters- 1.81 m in feet inches- 5'11"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 77 kg in pounds- 170 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Colombian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	7 U.S.
Shoe Size	9 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

Woodgram presents the full story of a football genius, better known as ‘The Wig’. Carlos Bacca’s Biography provides a comprehensive account of noteworthy events from his childhood until the present.

In the analysis, a number of OFF-Pitch facts (little known about him) are revealed, including his life before fame, his family background, his romantic life, and other OFF-Pitch aspects of his life. Despite his prolific goalscoring record, few are aware of Carlos Bacca’s biography, which is an interesting read. Let us begin now without further ado.

Carlos Bacca Childhood Life And Family Background

To begin with, Carlos Arturo Bacca Ahumada was born on the 8th of September 1986 in Puerto, Colombia. At the time of Carlos’ birth, his father, Gilberto Bacca, was a fisherman and his mother, Eloisa Ahumada, was involved in the sale of fish.

Having grown up in Puerto, Carlos had a challenging start to life as a result of his parents’ poverty. In order to ensure the welfare of his family, he had to accompany his father fishing in order to fulfill his quota.

In spite of Gilberto’s recognition of Young Bacca’s early sense of responsibility, he wanted him to focus on football, a sport he had a natural affinity for in his childhood. On the other hand, Carlos’ mother observed his affinity for football months before he took his first steps. In an interview conducted 28 years later, she recalled how destiny beckoned to her son:

Since he was three, he was obsessed with the ball (soccer). We bought him cars, but he refused to use them.

Being aware of what the future held for their child was essential, as was positioning him so that opportunity met preparedness. Consequently, they enrolled him in school, but Carlos always found a way to devote the majority of his time to football.

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How Did Carlos Bacca Enter And Make His Identity In The World Of Football?

When Carlos Bacca was nine, his parents enrolled him in a local football academy. In the academy, Carlos’ dedication to football caught the attention of his instructor, Rafael Reyes, who described Carlos’ passion for the game years later:

He trained himself by staying with a couple of other kids and doing head crosses and scissors kicks.

As Carlos’ passion grew for the next seven years, he produced remarkable results that led him to be accepted into Atlético Junior in 2006. There was also Luis Diaz who played there. His parents, who had always wanted the best for their son, were delighted with the move.

Atlético Junior’s youth team foray did not go as well as expected for the forward. In order to address his rapidly diminishing finances, he began working as a bus driver assistant (a side job).

Also, he had to take care of his parents, who had done enough to support him. After a period of time, he returned to fishing when things became difficult. Over the following years, he was loaned to several clubs, including Barranquilla FC and Minervén, where he established himself as one of the top strikers in the region.

His return to Atlético Junior resulted in him being promoted to the first team. He was also the highest goal scorer in the 2009 Copa Colombia, as well as the highest goal scorer in the 2010 and 2011 Category Primera A, giving Atlético Junior its sixth and seventh Colombian title. As they say, the rest is history.

Carlos Bacca’s Wife – Shariya Santiago

Due to his religious disposition, Carlos has not been involved in previous relationships. This may also explain why, after his first relationship, he married his wife Shariya Santiago in 2010.

The couples did not take photographs at their weddings, but they do not hesitate to take photographs when they are out and about. Considering the football genius’s sheer will and determination, it is not surprising that he has remained married for eight years without controversy.

He has two children, a daughter, Karla Valentina Bacca, and a son, Carlos Daniel Bacca.

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Carlos Bacca Net Worth

In 2023, what will Carlos Bacca’s salary be?

In Jul 2022 Carlos Bacca signed a contract with Atlético Junior FC that netted him a whopping salary of £986,550 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £2,710 per day and £113 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Carlos Bacca has an estimated net worth of around $14 Million, and his market value is about $1.10 million.

Carlos Bacca FIFA 22 – Potential And Rating

In FIFA 22, Carlos Bacca has an overall rating of 77 with a potential of 77. Carlos Bacca has got a 3-star skillmoves rating.

He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are Medium / Low. Carlos Bacca’s height is 181 cm and his weight is estimated at 77 kg according to our database. Currently, Carlos Bacca is playing with the number 70.

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Club Career

Atletico Junior

• He started his professional career with Atlético Junior in 2006 but didn’t get many chances.
• Bacca worked as a bus driver’s assistant while playing football, to earn more money since his family was poor.
• Bacca played 27 games for Barranquilla FC in 2007 and scored 12 goals.
• He then went on loan to Venezuelan club Minerven for a season. Bacca scored 12 goals in 29 games to lead the club to second place.
• With 14 goals in 19 games for Barranquilla in 2008, Bacca was the league’s top scorer.
• Bacca was the top scorer in the 2009 Copa Colombia in his first professional season at Junior.
• The following year, in 2010, he won the Category Primera A, giving Junior their sixth and seventh Colombian title.
• A lot of European clubs have been interested in Bacca since he broke through at Atlético Junior.
• Several European clubs, including Lokomotiv Moscow and Chievo, were close to signing Bacca, but they were unable to do so.

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Club Brugge

• In early 2012, Bacca signed a three-year contract with Belgian club Club Brugge worth €1.5 million.
• According to him, joining Club Brugge fulfilled his dream of playing in Europe.
• On 21 January 2012, he made his debut as a substitute for Lior Refaelov, as Brugge lost 1–0 to Mechelen.
• While Bacca struggled in his first three months at Brugge, he secured his place in the first team during the playoffs.
• Brugge won 1–0 against Gent on 15 April 2012 thanks to Bacca’s first league goal.
• In Brugge’s final match of the season, Bacca scored two goals in a 3–2 win over Kortrijk to secure a place in the European competition.
• In the 2012-2013 season, Bacca began to play more regularly after the departure of Joseph Akpala and earned the trust of the new manager, Georges Leekens.
• In January 2013, Bacca requested a transfer after announcing his intention to leave Brugge after scoring 18 goals. A number of clubs throughout Europe have expressed an interest in Bacca.
• As a result of an unexpected turn of events, Bacca signed a new contract with the club two weeks later. That was intended to keep him at the club until the end of 2016.
• Bacca finished the 2012–13 season as the league’s leading scorer. As a result, he was nominated for the Belgian Player of the Year award.
• In 45 league appearances during his Brugge career, he scored 28 goals.

Sevilla

• Spanish club Sevilla signed Bacca for €7 million on a five-year contract with a buyout clause of €30 million on 9 July 2013.
• Bacca scored his first goal for Sevilla against Barcelona SC in the Copa EuroAmericana on 26 July. As part of the third qualifying round of the 2013–14 Europa League, he scored his first competitive goal for the club on 1 August in a 3–0 home win over Mladost Podgorica.
• Atlético Madrid defeated him 1–3 in his La Liga debut on 18 August. In a 4–1 victory over Rayo Vallecano on 25 September, he scored his first two league goals.
• As a result of Bacca’s two goals, Sevilla defeated Real Madrid 2–1 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on 26 March 2014.
• He scored the third goal in Sevilla’s 4-1 victory over Porto in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie on 10 April, securing a 4–2 aggregate victory and a place in the semi-finals of the competition.
• In a 2–0 win over Valencia in the first leg of their semi-final two weeks later, he scored the second goal.
• On 14 May, he scored in the penalty shootout that resulted in Sevilla’s victory over Benfica. Marca voted Bacca as the best signing of the 2013-2014 La Liga season.
• It was decided that he would be the best player from the Americas at the LaLiga Awards, ahead of Angel Di Maria of Real Madrid and Neymar of Barcelona.
• Sevilla signed Bacca to a contract extension on 30 September 2014, keeping him until 2018.
• In the Europa League final, he scored two goals for a 3–2 victory over Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, which qualified the team for the Champions League next season.

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AC Milan

• After activating Bacca’s buyout clause, AC Milan announced his signing on 2 July 2015.
• He made his Milan debut against Internazionale in Shenzhen, China.
• On 17 August, he started in a 2–0 win over Perugia at the San Siro in the Coppa Italia third round.
• In a 2–1 home win over Empoli on 29 August 2015, he scored his first goal in Serie A. On 19 September, he scored two braces in a 3–2 win against Palermo.
• His rabona-style goal against Carpi on 13 January 2016 took Milan to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia, then he scored again on the weekend against Fiorentina.
• Milan won the Derby della Madonnina 3–0 three days later with a 2–0 victory over Palermo.
• In a 3–2 victory against Torino at San Siro on 21 August 2016, he scored his first hat-trick.

Villarreal

• Villarreal announced on 16 August 2017 that Bacca had been signed for a one-year loan deal for €2.5 million, with an option to purchase the player for an additional €15.5 million.
• In the first game of the new season, he made his debut alongside fellow debutant Enes Unal, starting in a 1–0 loss at Levante.
• In a 3–1 victory over Real Betis at the Estadio de la Ceramica on 10 September, he scored his first goal for the Yellow Submarine.
• Bacca was sold to Villarreal on 17 August 2018 in exchange for Samu Castillejo.

Granada

Granada signed Bacca as a free agent on 13 July 2021, making him the club’s first signing of the new season.

On 30 November 2021, he scored once in a 7-0 Copa del Rey victory over Laguna.

Return To Atlético Junior

Bacca signed a two-year contract with Atletico Junior on 12 July 2022.

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International Career

• In his debut for the senior national team on 11 August 2010, Bacca scored Colombia’s first goal against Bolivia at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz; the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
• On 17 October 2012, he scored Colombia’s second goal of the match in a 3–0 victory over Cameroon.
• During Colombia’s 2–2 victory over Senegal on 31 May 2014, Bacca scored two goals to put Colombia ahead 2–0.
• Within a week of the selection, Bacca was named to Colombia’s 23-man roster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
• As a substitute, Bacca scored a penalty in Colombia’s 1–2 loss to the hosts Brazil in the quarterfinals.
• Bacca scored twice as Colombia defeated El Salvador 3–0 in a friendly match at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on 10 October 2014.
• Coach Jose Pekerman included Bacca in Colombia’s 23-man squad for the 2015 Copa America in May 2015.
• On 17 June, Bacca received a red card following the team’s second match, a 1–0 victory over Brazil in Santiago. He had earlier been sent off for deliberately kicking the ball at Pablo Armero.
• Neymar was suspended for four matches, while Bacca was suspended for two matches.
• Colombia defeated the United States 1–0 in the third-place match of the Copa America Centenario on 25 June 2016.
• He was named in Colombia’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018. During the finals, he missed a penalty shootout as Colombia lost to England in the Round of 16.

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Facts About Carlos Bacca

Here are a few things you probably didn’t know about Carlos Bacca.

Carlos Bacca’s Aggression Against Neymar

At the end of the Brazil-Colombia Copa América game in 2015, Carlos’ parents seemed to have raised him in a disciplined manner.

After Brazil’s 1-0 loss to Colombia, Neymar attempted to headbutt Jeison Murillo (for reasons best known to him). In response to Neymar’s unruly behavior, Carlos Pushed him down.

Later, Carlos’ mother reacted to the brawl in a way that revealed a lot about his upbringing. First, she sided with Carlos:

“I felt angry and helpless. If I had been in the stadium, I would have taken off my heels and hit Neymar; many women would have joined me.”

Carlos Bacca’s Nickname

Since his childhood, Carlos Bacca has been known by a funny nickname. Here is what he has to say about his strange nickname:

It is my nickname ‘El Peluca’ (The Wig). My head was full of hair when I was a child. If you referred to me as Carlos in my town, no one would know it’s me, but if you asked for “El Peluca,” everyone would point you to me.”

Personality And Religion

In the face of adversity, Barca demonstrates the virtues of humility, patience, and steadfastness.

Initially, football did not present me with opportunities. I played and played, but the opportunity was not forthcoming.

A Colombian who played his first professional game at the age of 23 never forgets the humble beginnings that led him to the position he holds today.

As for my debut, I was booed when I was introduced. No one knew who I was, but the first two balls I touched were goals, which forever changed the course of my life.

It is my belief that God exists and I love him with all my heart. He allowed me the opportunity to play soccer and for that, each time I score, I raise my arms to the heavens.”

As a result of his footballing skills, he has achieved a great deal in life. As a forward, he is well known for his renowned pace, aggression, eye for goal, and determination. Carlos leads a fine and simple lifestyle without any sense of pride. His desire to join the Italian club, Roma, is indicative of his religious tolerance, as was the case with Yerry Mina.

His only requirement was to be close to the Pope despite belonging to a different religious denomination (Evangelical Christian Faith).

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Football Facts

• With his quickness, strength, aggression, and striking accuracy as a forward, Bacca is renowned for his pace, strength, agility, and first touch.
• In addition to being a prolific goal scorer, he is also known for his speed, technique, and dribbling skills, which enable him to defeat opponents or create space for himself in the area.
• In addition to his use of tricks and feints, such as the rabona, he has also scored some spectacular goals using tricks and feints. Moreover, he is adept at finishing with both his head and feet in the air.
• As a result of his time at Sevilla under manager Unai Emery, Bacca enhanced his mentality, work rate, and defensive skills.
• During his time with Milan, Bacca suffered from a difficult relationship with his manager Vincenzo Montella due to his low defensive and creative contributions, as well as his limited ability to move off the ball.
• The media praised Bacca’s goalscoring record, ability to make attacking runs, and his goal-per-minute ratio at the club, often requiring fewer touches and opportunities to score.
• However, despite his ability to score and finish goals, some of his performances were criticized for the overall quality of his performances.
• As a result of Bacca’s tendency to primarily operate within the penalty box, not contribute to the buildup of attacking moves, and not create chances for himself, he was frequently criticized. When Milan struggled to create chances, this resulted in him being isolated from his team’s overall play.
• Compared to former Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi, Bacca’s positional sense, goalscoring ability, opportunism, and tendency to play off the last defender and receive offside calls, as well as his limited work rate off the ball, drew comparisons.

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FAQs

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Carlos Bacca worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Carlos Bacca has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

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Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Colombian footballer. Hopefully, Carlos Bacca’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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