Derrick Luckassen: Former Pafos centre-back becomes free agent after Cyprus exit

Contract start: 2026-07-01 – Contract end: 2026-07-01

Derrick Luckassen has left Cypriot side Pafos and is now officially without a club, with the 30-year-old centre-back’s status changing to free agent following the completion of his deal with the Cyprus League outfit. The transfer was processed on 2026-07-01, with no transfer fee involved.

The Ghanaian-Dutch defender, valued at €1.00m, departs Pafos to become unattached, listed under “Without Club” rather than moving to another professional team. The move effectively places Luckassen on the open market, free to negotiate with interested clubs without a transfer fee being required.

Born in Amsterdam and standing at 1.88m, Luckassen is a right-footed central defender whose primary position is at the heart of defence. His dual nationality, representing both Ghana and the Netherlands, has long made him an intriguing option for clubs seeking physical presence and experience at the back. His latest spell in Cyprus adds to a career that already includes playing in the Cyprus League, a competition known for attracting a mix of domestic and international talent.

Leaving Pafos for free marks a clear turning point in his career. While the transaction involved no fee, his market value of €1.00m underlines that he remains considered a worthwhile asset at professional level. With his contract starting and ending on 2026-07-01 in the records, the paperwork confirms a clean break from the Cypriot club and a full transition into free agency.

Luckassen’s current registration as “Without Club” also means he is no longer tied to any specific league structure. Having just come out of the Cyprus League, his next step could again be abroad, potentially taking him away from both Ghana and the Netherlands as he searches for a new challenge. The “N/A” designation for his new league underscores that he is not yet associated with any competition and is available to sign across borders, subject to registration windows and regulations.

The defender’s profile, combining height, experience and dual international background, will likely attract attention from clubs looking to stabilise their back line without incurring a transfer fee. For now, however, the confirmed outcome is simple: Derrick Luckassen has completed his move out of Pafos, his contract there is finished, and he enters the next phase of his career as a free agent awaiting his next destination.