Darryl Brian Ricky Lachman (born 11 November 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Curaçao national team.
He has formerly played for Groningen, PEC Zwolle, Twente, Sheffield Wednesday, SC Cambuur, Willem II, Hapoel Ra'anana & Perth Glory.
Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Lachman began his club career in the Netherlands with Hellas Sport and Ajax but he joined FC Groningen alongside Frank Olijve. Lachman progressed through the club's youth system for the rest of 2008 and early 2009. He quickly made an impact for Jong FC Groningen, scoring goals and was captain for the reserve side at one point. His performance attracted the attention of manager Ron Jans, who invited him to winter break training in Spain alongside four other youngsters. Towards the end of the 2008âÂÂ09 season, he was called up to the first team twice as an unused substitute.
The start of the 2009âÂÂ10 season saw Lachman continue to train with the first team, which eventually saw him earn a callâÂÂup amid an injury crisis for the first team. On 2 November 2009, he received a straight red card for a professional foul, as Jong FC Groningen won 2âÂÂ1 against Jong Helmond Sport. After the match, Lachman served a two match suspension. He made his first team debut for FC Groningen, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 4âÂÂ2 win against Sparta Rotterdam on 13 December 2009. A week later on 23 December 2009, Lachman made his first start for the side, in a 2âÂÂ0 loss against NEC Nijmegen in the last 16 of KNVB Cup. He was once again suspended for three match against Jong AZ Alkmaar after kicking Kolbeinn Sigþórsson, in a 1âÂÂ1 draw on 28 January 2010. It wasn't until on 9 May 2010 when Lachman made another first team league appearance, losing 2âÂÂ0 against FC Utrecht. At the end of the 2009âÂÂ10 season, he made three appearances in all competitions.
In the 2010âÂÂ11 season, Lachman was promoted to FC Groningen's first team, having signed a contract with the side. Despite being promoted to the first team, he continued to feature for Jong FC Groningen along the way. Lachman had to wait until on 3 October 2010 to make his first appearance of the 2010âÂÂ11 season, where he started a match, in a 4âÂÂ2 loss against FC Twente. However, his found his playing time, coming from the substitute bench and made two more starts for the club. He also faced his own injury concern, suffering ankle injury. At the end of the 2010âÂÂ11 season, Lachman made six appearances in all competitions.
On 21 April 2011, Lachman left FC Groningen to join Eerste Divisie side PEC Zwolle on a twoâÂÂyear contract.
He made his debut for the club, starting in the centreâÂÂback position, in a 2âÂÂ2 draw against Den Bosch in the opening game of the season. Since joining PEC Zwolle, Lachman quickly established himself in the first team, playing in the centreâÂÂback position, his favourite position and felt that the club gave him a chance, something that FC Groningen didn't. Lachman helped PEC Zwolle keep four consecutive clean sheets between 4 November 2011 and 2 December 2011. For his performance, he signed a one-year contract with the club, keeping him until 2014. Lachman helped PEC Zwolle get promoted to Eredivisie after the club's promotion was confirmed on 13 April 2012. At the end of the 2011âÂÂ12 season, he made thirtyâÂÂsix appearances in all competitions, having appeared in all the league match.
At the start of the 2012âÂÂ13 season, Lachman scored his first goal for PEC Zwolle, in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against FC Utrecht. He continued to regain his first team place in the centreâÂÂback position. Lachman helped the club earn their first home win in eight years at the Eredivisie by beating NAC Breda on 17 November 2012. He appeared in every league match since the start of the season until missing one match, due to a suspension. Lachman made his return from suspension, in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against Heracles Almelo on 22 December 2012. He then scored his second goal of the season, in a 3âÂÂ2 win against Feyenoord on 17 February 2013. At the end of the 2012âÂÂ13 season, Lachman made thirtyâÂÂfive appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.
Having missed one match due to suspension in the opening game of the 2013âÂÂ14 season, Lachman made his first appearance of the season, in a 3âÂÂ1 win against Heracles Almelo on 10 August 2013. With his contract expiring at the end of the 2013âÂÂ14 season, PEC Zwolle began a contract negotiations with the player. He then scored his first goal of the season, in a 4âÂÂ0 win against Wilhelmina '08 on 30 October 2013. It was reported that the club's chances of keeping Lachman were slim, as there were interest from domestic and foreign clubs. However, he suffered a hamstring injury and was substituted in the 61st minute during a 4âÂÂ1 win against Excelsior Rotterdam in the last sixteen of the KNVB Cup; this resulted in him out for a month. On 1 February 2014, Lachman made his return from injury, coming on as a secondâÂÂhalf substitute, only for him to come off with ankle injury and substituted 22 minutes later, as PEC Zwolle won 3âÂÂ1 against Roda JC Kerkrade. After the match, it was announced that he would be out for another month. On 16 March 2014, Lachman made his return from injury, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute, and set up the second goal of the game, in a 2âÂÂ0 win against Go Ahead Eagles. Two weeks later on 30 March 2014, he captained the club for the first time, in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against ADO Den Haag. In the KNVB Cup final, Lachman came on as a 71st-minute substitute and helped PEC Zwolle beat AFC Ajax 5âÂÂ1 to secure their first KNVB Cup trophy. At the end of the 2013âÂÂ14 season, Lachman went on to make twentyâÂÂnine appearances and scoring once in all competitions. He spent three seasons at the club which included promotion to the Eredivisie in his first season and a KNVB Cup triumph in his final season. By the time Lachman left PEC Zwolle, he made 91 appearances and scoring two goals for the club.
It was announced on 29 January 2014 that Lachman would be moving to Twente for next season on 1 July 2014. Upon joining the club, he hoped to getting used to his new club and couldn't wait to start soon enough.
Lachman made his FC Twente debut, starting a match, in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against Cambuur in the opening game of the season. He then set up the club's second goal of the game, in a 2âÂÂ1 win against Go Ahead Eagles on 13 September 2014. However, Lachman was dropped to the substitute bench by manager Alfred Schreuder, who demoted him to Jong FC Twente. On 1 November 2014, he made his return to the starting lineâÂÂup and helped the club keep a clean sheet, in a 2âÂÂ0 win against SC Heerenveen. Following this, Lachman regained his first team place, rotating between the starting eleven, playing in the centreâÂÂback and once playing in the rightâÂÂback position, and the substitute bench. In a match against ADO Den Haag on 4 February 2015, he was at fault for conceding the two goals, including giving away a penalty, as FC Twente loss 2âÂÂ0. Despite this, manager Schreuder reiterated that Lachman would continue to be in the first team. However, Schreuder dropped him out of the squad following his continuous poor performance, deteriorating their relationship further. A month later, he returned to the first team, but never played for the club for the rest of the season.
His time with FC Twente lasted just one season as, after making 15 league appearances, After leaving the club, Lachman doesn't regret joining FC Twente but he criticised Schreuder.
Lachman left the Netherlands to join English Championship club Sheffield Wednesday. He failed to make a competitive appearance between July 2015 and January 2016 for Sheffield Wednesday.
He left Sheffield Wednesday in the summer 2017.
On 7 January 2016, Lachman returned to his homeland as he agreed to join Cambuur on loan for the rest of the season.
Lachman made his debut for the club, starting the match, in a 2âÂÂ0 loss against Vitesse on 16 January 2016. Since joining SC Cambuur, he quickly became a first team regular, playing in the centreâÂÂback position, as the club found themselves in a relegation zone. However, SC Cambuur were relegated to Eerste Divisie after the club loss 6âÂÂ2 against PSV Eindhoven on 1 May 2016. At the end of the 2015âÂÂ16 season, Lachman made fifteen appearances in all competitions.
On 19 August 2016, Lachman returned to his homeland, once again, as he joined Willem II on a season long loan deal.
Lachman made his debut for the club, starting the match, in a 2âÂÂ1 win against Ajax in the opening game of the season. Since joining Willem II, he quickly established himself in the first team, playing in the centreâÂÂback position. Lachman then helped the club keep four consecutive clean sheets between 19 November 2016 and 10 December 2016. He then scored his first goal for the club, in a 3âÂÂ2 win against Sparta Rotterdam on 27 January 2017. However, Lachman scored an ownâÂÂgoal, in a 2âÂÂ1 loss against his former club, FC Twente on 4 March 2017. At the end of the 2016âÂÂ17 season, he made thirtyâÂÂthree appearances in all competitions. Following this, Lachman joined Willem II permanently on a free transfer.
Lachman's first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came in the opening game of the season, in a 2âÂÂ1 loss against Excelsior. Since reâÂÂjoining Willem II, he continued to regain his first team place, playing in the centreâÂÂback position. However, Lachman played in every league match until he missed one match due to illness. But he made his return, in a 2âÂÂ2 draw against Vitesse on 13 December 2017. However, Lachman received a straight red card in the 27th minute after fouling Mike van Duinen, in a 2âÂÂ1 loss against Excelsior on 6 April 2018. After serving a one match suspension, he made his return to the starting lineâÂÂup, in a 5âÂÂ1 loss against Feyenoord on 18 April 2018. In a followâÂÂup match against former club PEC Zwolle, Lachman captained the club after Freek Heerkens was substituted with an injury, as Willem II won 1âÂÂ0 on 29 April 2018. At the end of the 2017âÂÂ18 season, he went on to make thirtyâÂÂseven appearances in all competitions.
On 31 March 2018, Lachman and Willem II failed to reach an agreement over a new contract. It was announced on 7 May 2018 that he would be leaving the club.
On 26 May 2018, Lachman reâÂÂjoined PEC Zwolle on a free transfer, signing a twoâÂÂyear contract.
He made his second debut for the club, starting the match, in a 3âÂÂ2 loss against SC Heerenveen in the opening game of the season. However, his second spell at PEC Zwolle wasn't impactful as the first; Lachman found himself in and out of the starting lineâÂÂup. He was also subjected of criticism, due to constant mistakes, including a poor back pass that led to a goal against Fortuna Sittard on 4 November 2018. During a 3âÂÂ2 loss against ADO Den Haag on 24 November 2018, Lachman was involved in a controversy when he reacted slowly after coming on as a substitute for Thomas Lam. After the match, manager John van 't Schip dropped him from the squad for the rest of the year. Following the sacking of van 't Schip, he was allowed to make a return to training. It wasn't until on 10 March 2019 when Lachman made his return to the starting lineâÂÂup and kept a clean sheet, in a 0âÂÂ0 draw against AZ Alkmaar. Following his return, he regained his first team place, playing in the centreâÂÂback position, for the rest of the season. At the end of the 2018âÂÂ19 season, Lachman made twentyâÂÂtwo appearances in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2019âÂÂ20 season, Lachman was told by the PEC Zwolle's management that he can leave the club, which never happened. As a result, Lachman was dropped out of the first team throughout August. Following this, he regained his first team place, playing in the centreâÂÂback position. In the January transfer window, PEC Zwolle was determined to sell Lachman.
On 5 February 2020, Lachman left PEC Zwolle for the second time to join Israeli side Hapoel Ra'anana.
Three days later on 8 February 2020, he made his debut for the club, starting the match, in a 2âÂÂ1 loss against Maccabi Netanya. He made three more starts for Hapoel Ra'anana. However, the season was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic that pushed the season to June. Once the season resumed behind closed doors, Lachman made his first appearance, coming on as a late substitute, in a 1âÂÂ0 loss against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona on 13 June 2020. At the end of the 2019âÂÂ20 season, with the club relegated, Lachman made seven appearances in all competitions.
On 23 October 2020, Lachman moved to A-League side Perth Glory on a twoâÂÂyear deal.
He made his debut for the club in the AFC Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, starting the match, in a 2âÂÂ0 loss. His official league debut came on 20 January 2021 against Adelaide United FC, helping the side win 5âÂÂ2. Since joining Perth Glory, Lachman quickly established himself in the first team, playing in the centreâÂÂback position. He then scored his first goal for the club, in a 2âÂÂ1 win against Newcastle Jets on 27 March 2021. Lachman also dominated a number of stat categories for Perth Glory in the 2020âÂÂ21 season, with the most passes attempted, tackles attempted, clearances, blocks and interceptions. At the end of the 2020âÂÂ21 season, he made twentyâÂÂfive appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
In the 2021âÂÂ22 season, Lachman continued to retain his first team place in the centreâÂÂback position, forming a partnership with Jonathan Aspropotamitis. He played in every league match for Perth Glory, as the club had a poor season, finishing in 12th place. Despite this, Lachman was awarded Perth Glory's Most Glorious Players for the 2021âÂÂ22 Season. At the end of the 2021âÂÂ22 season, he went on to make twentyâÂÂsix appearances in all competitions. Following this, Lachman signed a twoâÂÂyear contract with the club.
In the 2022âÂÂ23 season, Lachman continued to retain his first team place in the centreâÂÂback position, forming a partnership with Mark Beevers. He then scored his second goal for Perth Glory, in a 2âÂÂ1 win against Brisbane Roar on 10 January 2023. Lachman played in every league match until he was sentâÂÂoff in the 60th minute for a foul on Mathew Leckie, in a 4âÂÂ2 loss against Melbourne City on 11 February 2023. After serving a one match suspension, Lachman returned to the starting lineâÂÂup against Brisbane Roar, only for him to be stretchered off after a head collision, as the club lost 2âÂÂ1 on 26 February 2023. After missing one match, he made his return from injury and helped Perth Glory keep a clean sheet, in a 1âÂÂ0 win against Western Sydney Wanderers on 10 March 2023. At the end of the 2022âÂÂ23 season, Lachman made twentyâÂÂfive appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
In the 2023âÂÂ24 season, Lachman started in the first seven league matches of the season. However, he was dropped to the substitute bench for two matches by the end of the year. On 6 January 2024, Lachman made his return to the starting lineâÂÂup, only for him to suffer a groin injury and substituted in the 58th minute, as Perth Glory loss 3âÂÂ2 against Melbourne Victory. After missing one match, he returned to the starting lineâÂÂup, in a 2âÂÂ1 win against Western Sydney Wanderers on 20 January 2024. Following this, Lachman regained his first team place for the rest of the 2023âÂÂ24 season. At the end of the 2023âÂÂ24 season, with the club finishing twelfth place once again, Lachman made twentyâÂÂfour appearances in all competitions.
On 28 May 2024, he was released by the club.
In November 2008, Lachman made two appearances for Netherlands national under-23 football team. Lachman was called up by the Netherlands U21 national team on two separate occasions, but did not make an appearance.
Lachman was eligible to play for Curaçao, India and Netherlands. In March 2015, he ultimately chose to play for Curaçao. Lachman made his debut for the Curaçao national team in a qualification match for the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Montserrat on 28 March 2015. Four days later on 1 April 2015, he scored his first goal for the national team, in a 2âÂÂ2 draw against Montserrat. Lachman was called up to the Curaçao squad for the Caribbean Cup and helped the national team win the tournament by beating Jamaica 2âÂÂ1.
In a friendly match against Bolivia on 24 March 2018, Lachman scored an own goal, as Curaçao drew 1âÂÂ1. Five months later, he was called up to the national team squad for the CONCACAF Nations League qualifying. Lachman appeared four matches in the qualifying round that saw Curaçao earn a place in the 2019âÂÂ20 CONCACAF Nations League.
In May 2019, Lachman was called up to the national team squad for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He helped Curaçao progress to the knockout stage after helping the national team collect four points in the group stage, calling this achievement as "a boyhood dream".
Two years later, Lachman was called up to the Curaçao squad, playing both matches against Panama on 13 June 2021 and 16 June 2021, losing 2âÂÂ1 and drawing 0âÂÂ0 respectively.
Growing up, Lachman said he was "never been an easy boy", often sent out of class, little interest in learning and found it difficult to sit still. As a result, Lachman was sent to a special school. He later elaborated further, saying: "I used to be a difficult boy. Rebellious, always ready with a retort when the trainer said something to me."
Lachman has a daughter, who was born in Zwolle, which motivated him to reâÂÂjoin PEC Zwolle. Lachman has stated he is not passionate about football, saying, "I didn't feel the need to watch football." Lachman said he wanted to do coaching once his playing career is over.
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