Bacary Sagna

Bacary’s career began in the French side Auxerre, where the footballer made 87 appearances and lifted the Coupe de France in 2005. He also played as a regular in each of the three UEFA Cup seasons for the club, taking part in 17 matches in that tournament. Later he was included in the nominal France national team at the right back position.

Sagna moved from Auxerre to London side Arsenal on 12 July 2007. He was given the number 3 shirt, previously worn by Ashley Cole. Bacary’s debut came on 19 July in a 3-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği. He came on the pitch at the first matchday of the English Premier League when Arsenal played against Fulham. The footballer was mainly playing on the right flank of defense, though he can act on the left flank or centre defense and the midfield. Bacary’s transfer forced his teammate Eboué to move to the right winger position.

On 3 February 2008, Sagna made an assist in the match against Manchester City, which helped his team to win 3-1.

Bacary scored his first goal for ‘The Gunners’ on 23 March 2008, but his outstanding header from a corner kick did not save Arsenal from a 1-2 loss.

On 1 August 2010, the footballer netted a goal in the Emirates Cup match against Celtic, making a powerful shot and going on to net right after a corner kick was taken. Arsenal won 3-2. On 14 November 2010, Sagna banged in a goal to Everton after Arshavin’s pass.

On 19 January the following year, he kicked a spectacular goal in the FA Cup third leg game against Leeds United, which helped the team to proceed in the tournament after a 3-1 victory.

On 2 October 2011, Sanga got a spellbone fracture playing against Tottenham, which led to a break in his performance. Unfortunately, Bacary suffered another injury of the same leg during the final match of the Premier League and skipped Euro 2012.

All in all, Sagna made 284 appearances for Arsenal during seven years. In the summer 2014 he joined Manchester City on a free transfer.