| Eric Bailly Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 12, 1994 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Eric Bailly is an Ivorian professional footballer who as of September 2023, played for Süper Lig club Beşiktaş and the Ivory Coast National Team. He mainly plays as a center-back but he can also play as a right-back.
Born Name
Eric Bertrand Bailly
Nick Name
Eric
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire
Residence
Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire
Nationality
Occupation
Footballer
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
77 kg or 170 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Eric has dated –
- Vanessa Troupah – Eric has been in a long-term relationship with a girl named Vanessa Troupah. The couple tied the knot in June 2016, a day after he signed a four-year contract worth £30 million with the Premier League team Manchester United.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Sports a buzzcut and boxed beard
- Thick eyebrows
Brand Endorsements
Through his social media, Eric has either endorsed or promoted various brands including Royaltiz.
Eric Bailly Facts
- He was born and raised in Bingerville.
- Eric began playing football competitively at the age of 7.
- Bailly made his debut at the age of 17, in Espanyol’s youth system in December 2011.
- It was Emilio Montagut of Espanyol who spotted him.
- He signed with La Liga team Villarreal with a five-and-a-half-year contract for a €5.7 million fee on January 29, 2015.
- While playing with Manchester United, his team won the FA Community Shield in 2016, and Eric was named Man of the Match.
- Growing up, he looked up to professional footballer Didier Drogba.
Featured Image By Eric Bailly / Instagram
