Reliable and athletic French right-back who provided consistent quality at Arsenal before moving to Manchester City.
Bacary Sagna was born in Sens, France on 14 February 1983. He joined Arsenal from Auxerre in 2007 for £7 million and quickly became one of the most consistent right-backs in the Premier League. Strong, fast and excellent in the air for a full-back, he made 284 appearances for the Gunners. He won the FA Cup in 2014 in his final season before joining Manchester City on a free transfer, where he won the League Cup in 2016. He earned 65 caps for France and featured at the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016.
Best Known For
FA Cup 2014
He once played several matches with a broken leg that went undiagnosed, showing extraordinary toughness and commitment.
Did You Know?Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- FA Cup 2014
- League Cup 2016
Career Journey
Timeline
1983
👶 Born in Sens, France
2019
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Auxerre
🏟️ Arsenal
🏟️ Manchester City
🏆 FA Cup 2014
🏆 League Cup 2016