Bazie Armand

Armand Bazié (born March 20, 1992) is an Ivorian professional footballer, who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Aizawl FC.

Armand Bazié
Personal information
Full name Armand Bazié
Date of birth (1992-03-20) March 20, 1992[1]
Place of birth Ivory Coast
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Rainbow 11 (3)
2017–18 East Bengal 13 (0)
2018 Minerva Punjab 5 (1)
2018 Mohammedan 11 (0)
2018–2020 Real Kashmir 40 (5)
2020–2021 Churchill Brothers 15 (0)
2021 Abu Salem 11 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Known for his dogged displays in the middle of the park, Bazié began his career in India with Rainbow AC in 2017–18 Calcutta Premier Division. His good performance in the CFL caught the attention of East Bengal officials, and he was signed by East Bengal ahead of the 2017-18 I-League season.

For some problems (salary), East Bengal released Bazié in January 2018, after losing twice against arch-rivals Mohun Bagan in I-League.[2] However, it did not take long for Bazié to find a new home, as he was scouted by Minerva Punjab,[3] with whom he eventually won the title.

After a fruitful short stint with Minerva, he returned to Kolkata and joined Mohammedan SC for the 2018–19 CFL.[4]

In September 2018, Bazie signed with newly promoted I-League club Real Kashmir F.C. where he has played almost all matches in 2018–19 season and scored 6goals. His brilliant performance in season 2018–19 season earned him a contract for season 2019–20.

On 20 October 2020, Bazie signed with Goan team Churchill Brothers for 2020-21 season of I-League. Bazie was named captain of the team for entire season and Churchill Brothers finished runner up in I-League.

In April 2021, Bazie was signed by a Libyan Premier League team Abu Salem for second half of the season.[5]

Personal life

His brother, Kamo Stephane Bayi, is also a professional footballer. Both of them started their professional career in India.[6]

Career statistics

Club

Statistics accurate as of 29 July 2018[7]

Club Season League Federation Cup AFC Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
East Bengal 2017–18 12000——120
Minerva Punjab 2017–18 4110——51
Career total 1601000170

Honours

Club
Minerva Punjab
Champions (1): 2017–18[8]
Churchill Brothers
Runners-up (1): 2020–21[9]

References
  1. "Bazie Armand profile soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  2. "I-LEAGUE 2017–18: EAST BENGAL RELEASE ARMAND BAZIE". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  3. "Minerva signed bazie armand". reddit.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  4. "Midfielder Bazie Armand reach Kolkata". sportslogon.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  5. https://www.facebook.com/AbuSalim.Club/photos/pcb.3712670198839701/3712670015506386/
  6. "Two brothers again come to Kolkata to play for two clubs". ebela.in. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  7. "Bazie Armand". espnfc.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  8. "Minerva Punjab crowned I-League champions". Rediff. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  9. "I-League: Churchill Brothers Beat Punjab FC 3–2, But Lose Title Race". Outlook India. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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