Eric Bailly

Ivorian association football player

Ivory Coast Centre-back Columbus Crew

32Age

50Int'l caps

2Int'l goals

8Clubs

190Club apps

2Club goals

187Height (cm)

Eric Bailly: profile

Eric Bailly (born 12 April 1994 in Bingerville, Ivory Coast) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Columbus Crew.

Bailly started out at RCD Espanyol B in 2013. He has played for 8 clubs in 5 countries since 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Manchester United F.C. (2016–2023): 70 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 190 appearances and 2 goals.

At international level, Bailly has represented Ivory Coast (2015–present), earning 50 caps and scoring 2 goals.

Bingerville has produced 22 footballers in our database, including Wilfried Bony, Oumar Diakité and Badra Ali Sangaré.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2015 (aged about 21)
Club career: 2013–present (14 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: Spain, United Kingdom, France, Turkey and United States
Club goals per game: 0.01 (2 in 190)
Height: 187 cm — taller than 84% of Ivorian internationals on record
Latest move: Columbus Crew (2026)
Shares a birthday with: Lucas Radebe, Jonathan Pitroipa and Simon Ngapandouetnbu (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2013–2014	RCD Espanyol B	Segunda División B	21	0
2014–2015	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	La Liga	5	0
2015–2016	Villarreal CF	La Liga	35	0
2016–2023	Manchester United F.C.	Premier League	70	1
2022–2023	Olympique de Marseille	Ligue 1	17	0
2023	Beşiktaş J.K.	Süper Lig	5	0
2024–2025	Villarreal CF	La Liga	22	0
2025–2026	Real Oviedo	LaLiga 2	15	1
2026–	Columbus Crew	Major League Soccer	0	0
	Total		190	2

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2015–	Ivory Coast	Senior	50	2

Frequently asked questions

How old is Eric Bailly?

Eric Bailly was born on 12 April 1994, which makes him 32 years old.

Where was Eric Bailly born?

Eric Bailly was born in Bingerville, Ivory Coast.

Which national team does Eric Bailly play for?

Eric Bailly plays international football for Ivory Coast. He has 50 caps and 2 goals on record.

Which clubs has Eric Bailly played for?

Eric Bailly's recorded clubs are RCD Espanyol B, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, Villarreal CF, Manchester United F.C., Olympique de Marseille, Beşiktaş J.K., Real Oviedo and Columbus Crew.

What team does Eric Bailly play for now?

According to the latest data, Eric Bailly plays for Columbus Crew.

How tall is Eric Bailly?

Eric Bailly is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Eric Bailly play?

Eric Bailly plays as a centre-back.