Carlos Bacca: A Story of Grit and Glory

Carlos Bacca Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts 

Immerse yourself in the compelling narrative of Carlos Bacca, affectionately known as ‘The Wig,’ whose journey from the streets of Colombia to the pinnacle of international football embodies the spirit of determination and the power of dreams.

Carlos’s biography is a celebration of his journey, highlighting not just his goal-scoring prowess but the depth of character, family values, and the rich cultural background that have guided him along the way. Dive into the life of Carlos Bacca, discovering the challenges he’s overcome, the milestones he’s achieved, and the personal insights that paint the portrait of a true football legend.

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Carlos Bacca Childhood Story – Early Life and Family Background:

For Biography starters, Carlos Arturo Bacca Ahumada was born on the 8th day of September 1986 in Puerto, Colombia.

He was born to his father, Gilberto Bacca (a fisherman at the time of Carlos’ birth), and to his mother, Eloisa Ahumada (who helped with selling fish).

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Meet Carlos Bacca's Parents - Gilberto Bacca (his Dad) and Eloisa Ahumada (his Mum).
Meet Carlos Bacca’s Parents – Gilberto Bacca (his Dad) and Eloisa Ahumada (his Mum).

Growing up in Puerto, young Carlos had a challenging start to life owing to the fact that his parents were poor.

As a result, he had to contribute his quota to ensure the welfare of his family by accompanying his father to fishing.

Although Gilberto acknowledged Young Bacca’s early sense of responsibility, he desired that his son focus on football, a sport that came naturally to him in his early childhood.

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Gilberto Bacca had his son, Carlos, accompany him to fishing during his childhood.
Gilberto Bacca had his son, Carlos, accompany him to fishing during his childhood.

On her part, Carlos’ mother observed his penchant for football months after he took his first steps. 28 Years later, she granted an interview recalling how destiny Beckoned to her son:

“Since he was three it was the (soccer) ball, only the ball. We bought him cars, but he didn’t want them, he only wanted the ball,”

Having a clue of what the future had in stock for their child was important, so was positioning him to ensure that opportunity meets preparedness.

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To that end, they enrolled him in school, but Carlos always found a way to accord the better part of his time to playing football.

The Biography of Carlos Bacca – Career Buildup:

Carlos Bacca’s parents finally enrolled him at a local football academy when he was aged nine.

His disposition to football at the academy was exceptional that it caught the attention of his instructor, Rafael Reyes, who years later detailed Carlos’ passion for football at the academy:

“He would stay with a couple other kids and they would head crosses, do scissor kicks… he trained himself,”.

Carlos’ passion only grew intense for the next seven years, producing remarkable results that saw him secure entry into Atlético Junior in 2006.

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Luis Diaz also played there. The move delighted his parents, who had always wanted the best for their son.

Carlos Bacca Biography – The Journey to Fame:

The Forward’s foray into the youth side of Atlético Junior did not take off as well as he expected.

Faced with a lack of enough playtime, he resorted to working as a bus driver assistant (a side job) in order to address his fast-dwindling finances.

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Also, he took care of his parents, who had done enough to support him. At some point, things got hard, and he reverted back to fishing.

Steering Through Adversity: Balancing playtime scarcity with a side gig as a bus driver assistant and returning to his fishing roots, all to support his devoted parents during trying times.
Steering Through Adversity: Balancing playtime scarcity with a side gig as a bus driver assistant and returning to his fishing roots, all to support his devoted parents during trying times.

Subsequent years spent at Atlético Junior saw him loaned to different clubs, including Barranquilla FC and Minervén, where he proved himself to be a top striker to watch out for.

On his return to Atlético Junior, he was promoted to the club’s first team, where he got more playtime and became the highest goal scorer of the 2009 Copa Colombia.

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Bacca also became the highest goal scorer of the 2010 and 2011 Categoría Primera A, helping Atlético Junior win their sixth and seventh Colombian titles.

Fast forward to seasons later, he, alongside notables like Pau Torres and Alex Baena, won the UEFA Europa League (2020–21) for Villareal.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Atlético Junior's star striker: Leading scorer in 2009 Copa Colombia and architect of their sixth and seventh Colombian titles.
Atlético Junior’s star striker: Leading scorer in 2009 Copa Colombia and architect of their sixth and seventh Colombian titles.

About Carlos Bacca’s Wife – Shariya Santiago:

Carlos has not had past relationships for reasons not far from his religious disposition. His beliefs could also explain the reason why his first relationship led him to marry his wife, Shariya Santiago, in 2010.

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Although the couples did not take pictures of their weddings in public, they don’t shy away from taking photo shots during outings.

Introducing Shariya Santiago - Carlos Bacca's Wife.
Introducing Shariya Santiago – Carlos Bacca’s Wife.

It is not surprising that the football genius, who is known for his sheer will and determination, has remained married for eight years without controversies.

His marriage is blessed with two kids: a daughter, Karla Valentina Bacca and a son, Carlos Daniel Bacca.

The footballer, together with his family.
The footballer, together with his family.

Carlos Bacca’s Aggression against Neymar:

An event that conveyed the indication that Carlos was raised in a disciplined manner by his parents occurred at the end of a 2015 Copa América game between Brazil and Colombia.

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Neymar had attempted to headbutt Jeison Murillo (for reasons best known to the Brazillian) after the final whistle was blown in Brazil’s 1-0 loss to Colombia.

In a swift reaction, Carlos Pushed Neymar down in protest against his (Neymar’s) unruly behaviour.

Moments later, Carlos’ mother reacted to the brawl in a way that gave insights into her son’s upbringing. But first, she took sides with Carlos:

“I felt anger and helplessness, if I’d have been in the stadium I would have taken off my high heel and hit Neymar; I know many women in the stadium would have joined me”

Then came the insight into Carlos’ upbringing:

“I didn’t teach him things like that … I was really annoyed because I’ve never seen this attitude of Carlos in the game before and so I sent him a message telling him off because he didn’t need to react that way.”

Carlos Bacca Self Comparison:

Personally, Carlos compares his style of play to that of Brazilian legend Ronaldo, who is also his football idol.

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A specific area in which Carlos admires Ronaldo, who had to end his football career after he sustained a cruciate ligament knee injury in 2008, is the South American’s ability to break through defences.

“Ronaldo fascinates me, unfortunately, he was unlucky and had to end his career too soon.

But I’m perhaps similar to him in my cold-bloodedness. Ronaldo was cold, powerful and a great finisher.

He would do things that you didn’t expect. He would do a great trick to break free and score.”

Emulating a Legend: Drawing inspiration from the captivating and unexpected brilliance of Ronaldo, embracing the cold-blooded, powerful, and skillful nature of a true finisher.
Emulating a Legend: Drawing inspiration from the captivating and unexpected brilliance of Ronaldo, embracing the cold-blooded, powerful, and skillful nature of a true finisher.

Reason Behind Nickname:

Carlos Bacca has a funny nickname that stuck with him right from his childhood days. Below is what he has to say about his weird nickname:

“My nickname ‘El Peluca’ (The Wig)? It was because my head was full of hair when I was a kid.

If you refer to me as Carlos in my town, nobody would know it’s me, but if you asked for ‘El Peluca’ everybody would point you to me.”

Personality Facts:

Barca’s personality is one that underscores the virtues of humility, patience and steadfastness in the face of adversity.

At the very beginning, Football didn’t offer me opportunities.

I played and I played, but the opportunity was not forthcoming. 

The Colombian, who had his first professional game at the age of 23, never fails to remember the days of humble beginnings and who made it possible.

Then came the day of my debut I was booed when subbed in.

No one knew me, but the first two balls that I touched were goals and that day changed my life.

I believe in God and I love him with all my heart.

He gave me the quality to play soccer and for that, every time I score I raise my arms to the heavens.

Carlos Bacca Religion - Explained.
Carlos Bacca Religion – Explained.

He has achieved much in life due to his footballing prowess. Especially his renowned pace, aggression, eye for goal, and determination as a forward. Carlos lives a fine and simple lifestyle with no inkling of pride.

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Like Yerry Mina, he is religiously tolerant, as evidenced by his one-time desire to Join the Italian club Roma.

All he needed was to be close to the Pope despite being of a different religious denomination (Evangelica Christian Faith).

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Hi there! I am Hale Hendrix, a passionate football enthusiast and writer dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of footballers' childhood and biography. With a deep love for the beautiful game, I have spent countless hours researching and interviewing players to bring to light the lesser-known details of their lives.

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