Kearyn Baccus

Kearyn Byron Baccus (born 5 September 1991) is a footballer who most recently played as a central midfielder for Macarthur FC in the A-League Men. Born in South Africa, he played as a youth international for Australia.

Club career
Baccus joined Sydney FC's youth set-up in 2008, and in 2010 moved to Europe where he joined French side Le Mans' youth set-up, not before trialling at Mallorca and Real Sociedad in Spain. In 2012, Baccus joined A-League club Perth Glory on a short-term deal prior to his impending move to Italian outfit Siena. Though after a disappointing spell in Perth, due to injury and lack of fitness, Baccus chose to move back to Sydney, where he joined local side Blacktown City.

On 6 November 2014, Baccus joined Western Sydney Wanderers on an injury-replacement contract, followed by signing a deal to play in the 2015 Asian Champions League before becoming a full squad member for Seasons 2015–16 and 2016–17. In October 2018, Baccus signed with Melbourne City FC as an injury replacement player.

On 5 July 2019 he signed a three-year deal with South African side Kaizer Chiefs.

On 6 July 2022 he was announced to be playing for Australian A-League side Macarthur FC.

Personal life
Baccus was born in South Africa, and moved to Australia at a young age. He is the older brother of St Mirren FC player Keanu Baccus.

Betting scandal and arrest
On 17 May 2024, Baccus and two Macarthur teammates were arrested and charged by New South Wales Police Force for allegedly attempting to manipulate the number of yellow cards issued in four matches in the 2023–24 A-League Men. Police alleged that captain Ulises Dávila took instructions from a South American figure for the purpose of spot-fixing and paid Baccus and other players A$10,000 each to assist in accumulating yellow cards in the relevant games.

Honours
Macarthur
 * Australia Cup: 2022