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Eric Bailly is a defender from Côte d'Ivoire who plays for Real Oviedo, wearing shirt number 2. Born in 1994, he stands 1.87 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Eric Bertrand Bailly
Known as
E. Bailly
Position
Defender
Team
Real Oviedo
Nationality
Ivory Coast
Date of birth
12 April 1994
Age
32 years
Height
1.87 m
Weight
77 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
2
Season statistics
0
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 2
D
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Trophy cabinet · 7 won
Premier League
2×
Africa Cup of Nations
1×
2015
Carabao Cup
1×
FA Cup
1×
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Eric Bailly so far
Eric Bailly's career began at Espanyol II. He moved to Espanyol in 2014, to Villarreal in 2015 for €5.7m, to Manchester United in 2016 for €38m and then to Columbus Crew in 2026, among 11 recorded transfers in total. He has won 9 trophies, including Europa League, Africa Cup of Nations, Carabao Cup. He currently plays for Real Oviedo.
Career history · 11 transfers
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2026
Real Oviedo Columbus Crew
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2026
Real Oviedo TBC
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2025
Villarreal Real Oviedo
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2025
Villarreal TBC
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2024
Beşiktaş Villarreal
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2023
Manchester United Beşiktaş
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2023
Olympique Marseille Manchester United
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2022
Manchester United Olympique Marseille
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2016
Villarreal Manchester United
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2015
Espanyol Villarreal
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2014
Espanyol II Espanyol
Frequently asked questions about Eric Bailly
What team does Eric Bailly play for?
Eric Bailly plays for Real Oviedo.
What position does Eric Bailly play?
Eric Bailly plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Eric Bailly?
Eric Bailly is 32 years old, born on 12 April 1994.
How tall is Eric Bailly?
Eric Bailly is 1.87 m (6′2″) tall.
Where is Eric Bailly from?
Eric Bailly is from Côte d'Ivoire.
Which teams has Eric Bailly played for?
Eric Bailly has played for Espanyol II, Espanyol, Villarreal, Manchester United, Olympique Marseille, Beşiktaş, TBC and Real Oviedo.
What shirt number does Eric Bailly wear?
Eric Bailly wears shirt number 2 for Real Oviedo.
When did Eric Bailly join Real Oviedo?
Eric Bailly joined Real Oviedo from Villarreal on 18 August 2025.