French · Sens, France · Born 14 February 1983French professional footballer who played as a right-back for Arsenal and Manchester City, earning 65 caps for France including Euro 2016 final appearance.
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.
Consistent performances as Arsenal's first-choice right-back for seven seasons
He once played several matches with a broken leg that went undiagnosed, showing extraordinary toughness and commitment.
Did You Know?How They Played
Solid defensive right-back with good pace and crossing ability
Lasting Impact
Reliable defender who represented France at major tournaments and was a Premier League stalwart
Career Honours
- FA Cup 2014
- League Cup 2016
- Premier League 2012
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auxerre | 2002–2007 | — | 87 | 5 | #2 |
| Arsenal | 2007–2014 | £7m | 65 | 3 | #5 |
| Manchester City | 2014–2017 | — | 63 | 2 | #5 |
| Benevento | 2018–2019 | — | 23 | 0 | — |
| Montreal Impact | 2019–2020 | — | 29 | 1 | — |
 France | — | — | 65 | — | — |
French Athletes