Armand Bazié (born March 20, 1992), is an Ivorian professional

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who plays as a

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for

Abu Salem Abu Salem ( ; born Abu Salem Abdul Qayoom Ansari), also known as Aqil Ahmed Azmi and Abu Samaan, is an Indian criminal gangster and terrorist Libyan Premier League The Libyan Premier League ( ar, الدوري الليبي الممتاز) is the men's top professional football division of the Libyan football league system. Administered by the Competition Organizing Committee in the Libyan Football Federatio ...

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 The 2017 Calcutta Football League Premier Division was the 119th season of the Calcutta Premier Division, a state league within the Indian state of West Bengal. The league is divided into two groups – Group A and Group B. The Championship titl ...

. His good performance in the

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caught the attention of

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officials, and he was signed by

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ahead of the 2017-18 I-League season. For some problems (salary),

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released Bazié in January 2018, after losing twice against arch-rivals

Mohun Bagan Mohun Bagan Athletic Club is an Indian professional sports club based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Founded in 1889, its football section is one of the oldest in India and Asia. The club is most notable for its victory over East Yorkshire Regiment ...

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. However, it did not take long for Bazié to find a new home, as he was scouted by Minerva Punjab, with whom he eventually won the title. After a fruitful short stint with Minerva Punjab, he returned to Kolkata and joined Mohammedan Sporting for the 2018–19 CFL. In September 2018, Bazie signed with newly promoted I-League club

Real Kashmir F.C. Real Kashmir FC is an Indian professional football club based in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Club competes in both the I-League, and J&K Premier Football League. Nicknamed ''Snow Leopards'', it is the first ever club from Jammu and Kashmi ...

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 Churchill Brothers FC Goa, or simply known as Churchill Brothers, is an Indian professional football club based in Margao, Goa, that competes in the I-League, alongside Goa Professional League. Founded in 1988 in Margao, the club usually part ...

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

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, is also a professional footballer. Both of them started their professional career in

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Career statistics

Club

Honours

Minerva Punjab *

: 2017–18 Churchill Brothers *

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References

External links

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