Since arriving at Manchester United in 2016, Eric Bailly has endeared himself to a fanbase that have been craving a commanding, powerful centre-back reminiscent of former captain and club legend, Nemanja Vidic.
When he made his competitive debut for the Red Devils in a 2-1 Community Shield win against Leicester City at the start of the 2016/2017 season, claiming the Man of the Match award, United finally looked to have found the Serbian’s successor.
He won another Man of the Match award a week later as United effectively dispatched Bournemouth 3-1 in their Premier league opener.