Eric Bailly

Who is this?

Eric Bertrand Bailly (French pronunciation: [eʁik bɛʁ.tʁɑ̃ baji]; born 12 April 1994) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays for La Liga club Real Oviedo and the Ivory Coast national team. Although he mainly plays as a centre-back, he can also play as a right-back. Bailly began his professional career at Spain's Espanyol, before transferring to Villarreal. He spent two seasons at the club, before signing for Manchester United in June 2016. Bailly made more than 100 appearances for United and had a loan spell at Marseille. He made his international debut for the Ivory Coast in 2015 and helped them win that year's Africa Cup of Nations. He played in two further African tournaments and the 2020 Olympics.

Career

1. 1994
   Born
2. 2013
   Joined RCD Espanyol B
3. 2014
   Joined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
4. 2015
   Joined Villarreal CF
5. 2015
   Joined Ivory Coast men's national football team
6. 2016
   Joined Manchester United F.C.
7. 2022
   Joined Olympique de Marseille
8. 2023
   Joined Beşiktaş J.K.
9. 2024
   Joined Villarreal CF
10. 2025
    Joined Real Oviedo

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Bingerville
• •Citizenship: Ivory Coast
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football