Bacary Sagna profile
Name
Bacary Sagna
Born
February 14, 1983
Sens, France
Position
Defender
Squad Number
3
Previous Club(s)
Auxerre
Joined Arsenal
July 12, 2007
Arsenal Debut
Fulham (h)
Premier League
July 12, 2007
Won 2-1
First Arsenal Goal
Chelsea (a)
Premier League
March 23, 2008
Lost 2-1
Some of English football's finest imports needed time to adjust to the pace of the Premier League, including luminaries like Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry and Robert Pires. Not Bacary. The Frenchman took to the English game immediately following his arrival in the summer of 2007.
First and foremost Bacary has proved himself to be an exemplary defender. His positional awareness, tackling ability and aerial strength secured Arsenal's right side. It was there that he developed a strong understanding with Emmanuel Eboue.
Bacary also impressed on the front foot. Neat and tidy in possession, his willingness to overlap gave Arsenal the width they needed to stretch defences. His crossing was another weapon - one pinpoint effort set up Emmanuel Adebayor's thumping headed winner at Villa Park.
The Frenchman's worth was underlined at Stamford Bridge in March. His first professional goal gave Arsenal a priceless lead but an ankle injury forced him out of the game (and the season). Bacary's departure unbalanced the back four and Chelsea struck twice to inflict a painful defeat.
That untimely injury denied Bacary a chance to shine at Euro 2008 but he is widely-regarded as the long-term successor to current France right back, Willy Sagnol. He looks set to have a long-term impact at the Emirates too.
3. Bacary Sagna - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2007-2008 | 29 | 1 | 7+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38+2 | 1 |
| 2008-2009 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Totals | 32 | 1 | 9+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43+2 | 1 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
Bacary Sagna - News
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Tue, Aug 19, 2008
TV Online: Sagna - I'm not surpised by Nasri -
Wed, Aug 6, 2008
Hoyte - I have to prove I'm as good as Sagna -
Tue, Aug 5, 2008
Sagna - We're wiser and are getting better -
Tue, Aug 5, 2008
TV Online: Sagna - We'll aim to win the lot -
Fri, Jul 25, 2008
Sagna to prove he’s no one-season wonder -
Thu, Jul 24, 2008
Arsenal TV: 'Spotlight' on the Gunners stars -
Tue, Jul 22, 2008
Szombathelyi Haladas 1-1 Arsenal - Report -
Mon, Jul 21, 2008
Sagna to be fully fit in time for new season -
Thu, Jul 17, 2008
Player of the Season - hear a special podcast -
Tue, Jul 15, 2008
Two Years On: Emirates - the best of 2007/08
