Eric Bailly
Overview
Eric Bailly is a Ivory Coast centre-back currently playing for Columbus Crew. They are 32 years old.
Biography
Eric Bertrand Bailly (born 12 April 1994) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays for Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew and the Ivory Coast national team. Although he mainly plays as a centre-back, he can also play as a right-back.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 & honours
Career history
EspanolYouth2011 – 2013
Espanyol BPermanent2013 – 2014- EspanolPermanent2014 – 2015
VillarrealPermanent2015 – 2016
Manchester UnitedPermanent2016 – 2023
MarseilleLoan2022 – 2023
BesiktasPermanent2023 – 2023
Honours
Africa Cup of Nations2015- English FA Community Shield2016
- English Football League Cup2016-2017
- UEFA Europa League2016-2017
Biography
Eric Bertrand Bailly (born 12 April 1994) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays for Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew and the Ivory Coast national team. Although he mainly plays as a centre-back, he can also play as a right-back.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.
Honours
- Africa Cup of Nations2015
- English FA Community Shield2016
- English Football League Cup2016-2017
- UEFA Europa League2016-2017
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Eric Bailly play for?
- Eric Bailly currently plays for Columbus Crew.
- What position does Eric Bailly play?
- Eric Bailly plays as a centre-back.
- How old is Eric Bailly?
- Eric Bailly is 32 years old.
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