SoccerMLSColumbus CrewDefender
Eric Bailly
Cote d'IvoireStats, career, match log and next matchEric Bailly is a defender for the Columbus Crew who has played for the Cote d'Ivoire national team since 2015.
3 MLS matches180 minutes
Updated
About Eric Bailly
Eric Bailly is a defender for the Columbus Crew, where he wears number 3. Born on April 12, 1994, in Bingerville, Ivory Coast, he has played for the Cote d'Ivoire national team since 2015. Bailly played for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona from 2014 to 2015, and for Villarreal CF from 2015 to 2016.
Bailly played for Manchester United F.C. from 2016 to 2023, and he played for Olympique de Marseille from 2022 to 2023. He played for Besiktas J.K. in 2023, for Villarreal CF again from 2024 to 2025, and for Real Oviedo from 2025 to 2026. Since 2026 he has played for the Columbus Crew, and in his MLS debut, on Aug 30, 2026, he played 88 minutes in a 3-1 loss against the New England Revolution.
Bailly played 83 minutes in a 2-1 win against Inter Miami CF on Sep 27, 2026. He came on as a substitute and played 9 minutes in a 2-0 win at CF Montreal on Sep 19, 2026, after playing 88 minutes in a 3-1 loss against the New England Revolution on Aug 30, 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 7, 2026Season by season3
Every season, every MLS match in our records, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Apps | Starts | Min | G | A | Shots | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CLB | 3 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
How he is doing now
Match log, 2026
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Shots | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 |  vs Inter Miami CF | W2-1 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | yellow card |
| Sep 19 |  at CF Montreal | W2-0 | sub9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aug 30 |  vs New England Revolution | L1-3 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match lines from MLS's own match stats. MLS credits up to two assists on a goal.
Next match
Career
Columbus Crew2026 to now - 3 MLS matches- 2026MLS debutStarted a 3-1 loss vs New England Revolution
- Sep 27, 2026Latest match83 minutes vs Inter Miami
Regular season
3 matches
180 minutes
First MLS match
Aug 30, 2026: 88 minutesNew England Revolution 3, Columbus Crew 1
Latest match
Sep 27, 2026: 83 minutesColumbus Crew 2, Inter Miami 1
Sources and updates
Stats and scores come from Agatha's own records: MLS's own match stats and ESPN's match summaries.
Updated Oct 7, 2026, 11:56 AM ET. Results and form refresh after every match; biography facts are checked weekly.