Biography
Who is Bacary Sagna?
Early life and career beginnings
Bacary Sagna was born on February 14, 1983, in Sens, France. He started his football path playing for the youth team of FC Sens until 1998. Following his time there, he transitioned to the youth setup at AJ Auxerre to further develop his athletic skills.
During his time with the AJ Auxerre first team, Bacary Sagna made 87 Ligue 1 appearances and established a strong reputation as a reliable defender. He played in the UEFA Cup across three seasons and contributed to the squad that secured the Coupe de France in 2005. His solid defensive performances earned him a spot in the Ligue 1 team of the season and the club's Player of the Year award for the 2006 to 2007 campaign. Fans of the French club famously dubbed him Mr. Reliable due to his consistent displays on the pitch.
Arsenal career and achievements
In July 2007, Bacary Sagna completed a transfer to Arsenal from Auxerre. He quickly secured his place in the starting lineup and was named in the PFA Team of the Year at the conclusion of his debut season. His defensive versatility allowed him to feature primarily as a full-back while also playing as a centre-back on multiple occasions.
Over the years, he remained a key member of the Arsenal squad under manager Arsène Wenger. In May 2014, he started in the FA Cup Final as Arsenal defeated Hull City at Wembley Stadium, securing his first major trophy at the club. Shortly after this victory, he chose not to extend his contract with the Gunners, bringing an end to his memorable spell in London.
Manchester City and later clubs
Following the expiration of his contract with Arsenal, Bacary Sagna agreed to a deal with Manchester City in June 2014 as their first signing of the summer transfer window. He spent three years with the reigning Premier League champions, wearing the number 3 shirt until his departure from the club at the conclusion of his contract in June 2017.
After his time in Manchester, Bacary Sagna continued his professional career abroad. He signed a short-term deal with Serie A side Benevento Calcio in February 2018, where he scored a goal against Udinese. Later that year, he joined the Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer for the remainder of the 2018 season before concluding his active playing career.
International career
Bacary Sagna represented the France national team at various levels, playing for the under-21 team before earning caps for the senior men's national team. His international career spanned from 2007 to 2016, during which he became a regular presence in the national squad's defensive line.
He represented France at major international tournaments, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Also, he played on home soil when France hosted UEFA Euro 2016, helping his country reach the final of the tournament before concluding his international career.
Birthday and age
Bacary Sagna was born on February 14, 1983, which makes Bacary 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Bacary shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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