Bradley Barcola

Bradley Barcola (born 2 September 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Lyon.[1]

Bradley Barcola
Personal information
Full name Bradley Barcola
Date of birth (2002-09-02) 2 September 2002
Place of birth Villeurbanne, France
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Lyon
Number 26
Youth career
0000–2010 AS Buers Villeurbanne
2010–2021 Lyon
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Lyon B 13 (5)
2021– Lyon 7 (0)
National team‡
2020 France U18 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 November 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 November 2021

Early life

Bradley Barcola was born in Villeurbanne, in a family with Togolese origins.[2][3][4][5][6] He started playing football in his home town, in Lyon's suburb, before joining Olympique Lyonnais as an 8 years old.[3][4]

Club career

During the 2020–21 season Barcola started playing with the Lyon reserve in National 2 while also being a prolific goalscorer with the under-19 who played in the UEFA Youth League,[3] before signing a junior contract in January 2021.[2]

After being called with the first team by Peter Bosz during the 2021–22 pre-season—even scoring his first goal against Bourg-en-Bresse[7]— Barcola signed his first professional contract in September 2021, tying him to the club until 2024.[4][8][9]

He made his professional debut for Olympique Lyonnais on the 4 November 2021, replacing Rayan Cherki at the 81st minute of a 3–0 home win against Sparta Prague in the group stage of the Europa League.[10] He managed to deliver an assist for Karl Toko Ekambi on Lyon 3rd goal, helping his side to a win that would make them the first team to officially qualify for this edition round of 16.[11]

Barcola plays his first Ligue 1 game as a late substitute for Malo Gusto during the 2–1 win of Lyon against Marseille, in February 2022, 1st.

Inerntional career

Bradley Barcola was first selected with France under-18 in January 2020 to play two friendlies, however not earning any official cap, with most junior encounters being canceled because of covid during the following seasons.[2][4][9][12]

Style of play

Bradley Barcola is a versatile forward, able to play on both sides of a front three or as a center forward. Fast and precise in front of the goal, he takes inspiration from players such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.[3][13]

Private life

Bradley Barcola's brother Malcolm is also a professional footballer with Lyon, who plays internationally with the Togolese selection.[8]

References
  1. Bradley Barcola at Soccerway
  2. Hattabi, Dahbia (17 January 2020). "Officiel : Bradley Barcola signe un contrat stagiaire à l'OL". Foot Mercato (in French). Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  3. Hattabi, Dahbia (21 February 2020). "Coupe Gambardella : ces cinq pépites qui font le bonheur de l'Olympique Lyonnais". Foot Mercato (in French). Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  4. "OL : premier contrat professionnel pour l'attaquant Bradley Barcola". Le Progrès (in French). 13 September 2021. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  5. "Bradley Barcola : le jeune attaquant aussi passe professionnel". Africa Top Sports (in French). 17 January 2020. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  6. "Football : le franco-togolais Bradley Barcola signe un contrat pro". We Love Sport (in French). 14 September 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  7. "Après OL – Bourg : les jeunes dans tous les bons coups". OL.fr (in French). 12 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  8. "L'attaquant Bradley Barcola (OL) signe son premier contrat professionnel". L'Équipe (in French). 14 September 2021. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  9. "Bradley Barcola signe son 1er contrat professionnel avec l'OL jusqu'en 2024". OL.fr (in French). 13 September 2021. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  10. Ferreira, Sébastien (4 November 2021). "Résultat et résumé OL - Sparta Prague, Ligue Europa, 4e journée Gr. A". L'Équipe (in French). Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  11. Olivès-Berthet, Cyril (4 November 2021). "L'OL qualifié pour les 8es de finale de la Ligue Europa après sa victoire face au Sparta Prague". L'Équipe (in French). Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  12. "Sélection : première convocation pour Bradley Barcola". OL.fr (in French). 13 January 2020. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  13. Youcef, Rafik (31 July 2018). "Turfu [9/20] - Bradley Barcola (Olympique Lyonnais) : " Je kiffe regarder les vidéos de Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang "". Onze Mondial (in French). Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
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