Biography
Who is Johan Bakayoko?
Early life and real name
Saint-Cyr Johan Bakayoko was born in Overijse, Belgium, on April 20, 2003. He holds Belgian, Ivorian, and French nationalities. His mother is from Rwanda, and his father is of Ivorian and French descent. Growing up in Belgium, he developed an interest in football from a young age and pursued a path in sports.
During his youth career, Johan played for several Belgian clubs. He spent time in the youth ranks of OH Leuven, Club Brugge, Mechelen, and Anderlecht. In 2019, he made a major move by joining the youth setup at PSV, where he continued his development toward professional football.
Club career highlights
After playing for Jong PSV, Johan made his senior debut for the main PSV squad on February 8, 2022. This first appearance came during a KNVB Cup quarter-final match against NAC Breda, which ended in a 4-0 victory. He scored his first Eredivisie goal on the opening matchday of the 2022-23 season during a 4-1 win over FC Emmen.
Later in the 2022-23 season, he scored his first European competition goal in a 2-1 away win against Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League. During the 2023-24 campaign, he scored 14 goals across all competitions, including his first Champions League goal in a 1-1 draw against RC Lens. On July 16, 2025, Johan signed a five-year contract with German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.
International career and honors
Although he was eligible to represent multiple nations due to his family background, Johan chose to play for his country of birth, Belgium. He made his senior international debut on March 24, 2023, coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute of a 3-0 away win against Sweden. On June 20, 2023, he scored his first international goal during a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Estonia.
His club achievements with PSV include winning the Eredivisie title in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, the KNVB Cup in 2022-23, and the Johan Cruyff Shield in 2022 and 2023. Individually, he received the Eredivisie Talent of the Year award for the 2023-24 season and was named Eredivisie Talent of the Month multiple times.
Birthday and age
Johan Bakayoko was born on April 20, 2003, which makes Johan 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Johan shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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