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Logan Bailly (born 27 December 1985) is a Belgian retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Having started his career at Genk, Bailly has had spells at German Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach, Scottish Premiership club Celtic and Belgian Pro League side Oud-Heverlee Leuven. In March 2021 he announced to have signed with Bressoux playing in the Belgian Provincial Leagues, but early August of that same year he instead retired and became goalkeeper manager at FC Differdange 03.[1] He became goalkeeper manager at Virton, but due to several injured goalkeepers he suddenly appeared in the three final matches of the 2023–2024 season. The following season he remained third goalkeeper and would go on to make four more appearances, after now officially retiring at 39 years of age in May of 2025.[2]

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Club career

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Genk

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Bailly began his senior career at Genk in 2002 but was loaned out to Beringen-Heusden-Zolder for the duration of the 2003–04 season, along with ten other Genk players.[3] Bailly replaced Jan Moons as Genk's first-choice goalkeeper at the beginning of the 2006–07 season; he played 90 minutes in every single Belgian League match for the club that season. He kept 14 clean sheets and received no bookings.[4] His good performance contributed to Genk's surprising second-place finish.

Borussia Mönchengladbach

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He joined Borussia Mönchengladbach during the winter of season 2008–09 and immediately adapted to the Bundesliga. He was elected best player of gameday 20 in the league.[5]

During the 2011–12 season he was initially loaned out to Swiss side Neuchâtel Xamax, for whom he only appeared once in a cup match against Chur 97.[6] In the second part of the season, he was loaned back to Genk. After the season, he returned to Mönchengladbach where his contract was not renewed, allowing him to sign as a free agent player for OH Leuven.

Leuven

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At OHL, he was rejoined with coach Ronny Van Geneugden, who was his coach during his period as a youth player at Genk. After a series of good performances, Bailly was rewarded on 2 December with a one-year extension, giving him a contract until the end of the 2013–14 season.[7]

Celtic

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In July 2015, Bailly moved to Scottish club Celtic for an undisclosed transfer fee.[8][9] He made his debut on 18 July 2015 in a pre-season friendly against SD Eibar and saved a penalty kick from Dani Nieto during a 4–1 win for Celtic.[10] He began the season as second choice to Craig Gordon, but made his competitive debut in the Scottish League on 22 August 2015 in a 3–1 win away at Dundee United.[11] Bailly's next appearance was in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup on 10 January 2016, deputising for the suspended Craig Gordon. He had little to do as Celtic eased to a comfortable 3–0 win over lower league Stranraer, and his only save came with 12 minutes remaining when he saved a Craig Malcolm header.[12][13]

Bailly did not play for Celtic during the 2016–17 season, as he fell to third choice behind Craig Gordon and Dorus de Vries.[14] Celtic offered to loan Bailly to Raith Rovers in February 2017, but Bailly rejected the move.[14]

International career

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Bailly was a Belgian international at multiple levels.[15] He was named in a provisional 30-man squad for the UEFA Under-21 Championship in 2007.[16] He also represented Belgium at the 2008 Olympic Games, where Belgium reached the semi-finals, knocking out Italy en route. Belgium eventually finished in fourth place.[17][18]

He received his first call up to the full international squad in the summer of 2007 for a Euro 2008 qualifying tie against Portugal, although he did not play.[19][20] He featured in several more squad selections before winning his first cap on 10 October 2009 in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie at home against Turkey.[19] He played the full 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw.[21] Over the next year, Bailly made seven more international appearances, his last cap to date being in a 4–4 draw against Austria in October 2010.[19]

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Logan Bailly (born 27 December 1985) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a for RCS Verlaine in the Belgian lower divisions. Standing at 1.90 meters tall and left-footed, Bailly began his youth career at clubs including RUS Cheratte, , and before breaking into senior football with RC Genk in 2004, where he established himself as a promising talent in the . His career progressed internationally with a move to in 2008, where he featured prominently in the , serving as first-choice goalkeeper ahead of the young Marc-André ter Stegen until being displaced by him in 2011. Loan spells followed at Neuchâtel Xamax in and a return to , before joining OH Leuven in 2012, from which he transferred to Celtic in 2015 for £250,000. At Celtic, Bailly made 5 appearances and was part of the squad for the club's historic undefeated title win, as well as the that season, forming part of a domestic treble. After leaving Celtic in 2017 and a career hiatus due to personal challenges including , which he publicly addressed and overcame in the early , he played for Excel Mouscron in the , then transitioned to lower-tier clubs including and Excelsior , before signing with RCS Verlaine in July 2025 on a one-year contract. On the international stage, Bailly earned 8 caps for the national team between 2009 and 2010, and also represented at the Olympic level with 6 appearances.

Club career

Genk

Logan Bailly was born on 27 December 1985 in , . He entered the youth academy of his local club KRC Genk in 2002, transferring from the youth setup of and signing a professional contract until 2007. At age 16, he quickly impressed, traveling with the first team to away Champions League matches, including as a substitute against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. To further his development, Bailly was loaned to Beringen Heusden-Zolder for the entire 2003–2004 season, during which he made 16 appearances in the Belgian First Division. His performances included a league encounter against on 30 November 2003, which finished 1–1. Bailly returned to and recorded his senior debut in the 2004–2005 season, appearing in two league matches. He saw no first-team action during the 2005–2006 campaign, serving primarily as backup to Jan Moons. Bailly solidified his role in the 2006–2007 season, displacing Moons to become Genk's undisputed first-choice ; he featured in all 30 league fixtures, playing the full 90 minutes in every one and totaling 33 appearances across competitions. He retained the starting position the following year, logging another 33 appearances in 2007–2008. In the 2008–09 season, he continued as first choice, making 17 league appearances before his transfer in January 2009. Bailly's contributions at from 2004 to January 2009 amounted to approximately 85 appearances in all competitions. In January 2009, he departed for in a €2.5 million transfer.

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Logan Bailly signed with on 28 January 2009 from his boyhood club for a transfer fee of €2.5 million, arriving as a highly regarded 23-year-old Belgian international expected to bolster the team's defense in the . Bailly quickly established himself, making 17 appearances in the season and helping the club avoid relegation with a 15th-place finish, though he faced stiff competition from veteran Christofer Heimeroth for the starting role. In the following 2009–10 campaign, he solidified his position as the primary keeper, featuring in 29 matches and one game, where he recorded six clean sheets despite the team again finishing 15th. However, Bailly's form became inconsistent during the 2010–11 season, where he managed only 15 appearances and one clean sheet amid defensive struggles that saw end 10th. A sidelined him for 66 days in the 2009–10 season, while a torn muscle fiber kept him out for 32 days in 2010–11, contributing to his loss of the starting spot to emerging talent Marc-André ter Stegen toward the campaign's end. Seeking regular playing time, Bailly was loaned to Swiss club Xamax in July 2011 for the 2011–12 season, but limited opportunities restricted him to just one appearance in the , with no league outings due to competition from other goalkeepers. In January 2012, he returned to familiar surroundings on a six-month loan to , where he played 11 matches and contributed to their successful title challenge, helping secure the championship. This stint briefly revived his career momentum before he returned to . Over his four years with the club, Bailly made 61 appearances across all competitions, conceding 112 goals and keeping 10 clean sheets, but persistent injuries and inconsistent performances marked a challenging period. His contract expired in June 2012, leading to a free transfer to as Mönchengladbach opted not to renew amid the goalkeeper's turbulent tenure.

OH Leuven

Bailly joined on a free transfer in July 2012 after his contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach expired, marking him as a significant acquisition for the second-division club aiming to bolster its squad with experienced international talent. He quickly became the first-choice , featuring prominently in the 2012–13 season with 30 appearances across league and cup competitions as OH Leuven finished mid-table in the . In the following 2013–14 campaign, Bailly maintained his status as the primary shot-stopper, logging 28 appearances while the team placed third in the league, just missing direct promotion. Bailly's tenure at OH Leuven spanned three seasons, during which he amassed 114 appearances in all competitions, conceding 158 goals and securing 32 clean sheets, providing stability to a defense that often relied on his shot-stopping and distribution skills. His experience proved invaluable in the 2014–15 season, where he played a pivotal role in the promotion playoffs, helping OH Leuven secure victory in the Tour Final against Eupen to earn promotion to the Belgian Pro League; Bailly was recognized as the best goalkeeper of the playoffs for his performances. Following the successful promotion, Bailly departed OH Leuven for Celtic in July 2015 on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, ending a revival period that restored his confidence and form in Belgian football.

Celtic

Bailly joined Celtic in July 2015 as a backup goalkeeper to , making only six first-team appearances during his two-season stint at the club. Despite his limited playing time—five games in 2015–16 and just one substitute appearance in 2016–17—he contributed to the squad's domestic success under managers and . As part of the Celtic squad, Bailly won the in the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons, with the team securing the title in both years through dominant league campaigns. He also claimed the in 2016–17, though he did not feature in the final victory over ; his inclusion in the winning squad underscored his role in the team's depth during the competition run. Celtic achieved no European honours during Bailly's tenure, exiting the group stage in both seasons.

Later career

Following his departure from Celtic in July 2017, Bailly returned to and signed a one-year with in the Belgian First Division A. During the 2017–18 season, he made 19 appearances for the club, conceding 32 goals, but struggled with limited playing time and form issues. His was terminated in October 2018 after just over a year, amid reports of ongoing fitness concerns. From late 2018 to 2020, Bailly considered multiple times due to persistent injuries and personal challenges, including a battle with that sidelined him from professional football. He briefly returned to the game in December 2019 by signing with third-division amateur side Union Royale FLV, but made only 4 appearances, conceding 11 goals, before leaving in June 2020 over disputes with club management regarding his role during the disruptions. After another period away from the pitch, Bailly joined as goalkeeping coach in 2023, but due to injuries to the squad's keepers, he made a surprise playing comeback, appearing in the final three matches of the 2023–24 season starting in April 2024. He continued sporadically in the 2024–25 National Division 1 season, totaling 7 appearances and helping the team with his experience in lower-tier competition. In July 2025, Bailly signed a one-year with RCS Verlaine in the Belgian lower divisions. Plagued by recurring injuries throughout these years, his late-career playing time across , , , and Verlaine remained limited, reflecting a wind-down in semi-professional leagues marked by intermittent involvement rather than regular starts.

International career

Youth international career

Logan Bailly began his international career with Belgium's youth national teams, earning his first call-up at the under-16 level where he made 4 appearances. He continued his development at the under-17 level, accumulating 3 caps during international friendlies and matches. At the under-18 level, Bailly received limited opportunities, featuring in just 1 cap. Bailly's involvement grew at the under-19 level, where he secured 7 caps, including participation in qualifiers that highlighted his emerging talent as a . His debut for the U19 side came on 17 February 2004 in a 0–0 friendly draw against . Progressing to the under-21 team, Bailly earned 6 caps between his debut in 2006 and his final appearance in 2008, with notable outings in qualifiers and the 2007 tournament itself, such as the group stage match against on 10 June 2007. Bailly also represented at the , making 6 appearances as the team reached the semi-finals before losing 1–4 to , then finishing fourth after a 0–3 defeat to in the match. Belgium advanced by topping their group and defeating 2–1 in the quarter-finals. Across all youth levels, Bailly amassed 21 caps, demonstrating consistent selection as a promising prospect within Belgium's and paving the way for his senior international debut in 2009.

Senior international career

Logan Bailly earned his first senior cap for the national team on 10 October 2009, starting in a qualifying match against Turkey at in . He played the full 90 minutes and recorded a clean sheet in Belgium's 2–0 victory, with both goals coming from Émile Mpenza. Bailly retained his place for the subsequent World Cup qualifier four days later, on 14 October 2009, away to in . Despite starting the match, Belgium suffered a 2–0 defeat, with goals from Joel Lindpere and Sander Puri ending Bailly's initial run of clean sheets. Over the following year, Bailly accumulated six more senior appearances for , all as a starter, bringing his total to eight caps between 2009 and 2010. These included friendlies against (0–1 loss on 3 March 2010), (0–1 loss on 11 August 2010), and UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers such as the 0–1 home defeat to on 3 September 2010, a 2–3 loss away to on 7 September 2010, a 2–0 win against on 8 October 2010 (with a clean sheet), and his final cap in a thrilling 4–4 draw with on 12 October 2010 at . In the Austria match, Bailly played the full game amid a high-scoring encounter featuring goals from Jelle Vossen (two), , and for , countered by Franz Schiemer (two), Marko Arnautović, and for the visitors. Bailly's senior international career built on his prior youth experience, where he had represented at levels including the 2008 Olympics. However, he retired from international duty in 2011, citing club commitments at and the rise of promising young as factors limiting further opportunities.

Honours

Celtic

Bailly joined Celtic in July 2015 as a backup to , making only six first-team appearances during his two-season stint at the club. Despite his limited playing time—five games in 2015–16 and just one substitute appearance in 2016–17—he contributed to the squad's domestic success under managers and . As part of the Celtic squad, Bailly won the in the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons, with the team securing the title in both years through dominant league campaigns. He also claimed the in 2016–17, though he did not feature in the final victory over ; his inclusion in the winning squad underscored his role in the team's depth during the competition run. Celtic achieved no European honours during Bailly's tenure, exiting the group stage in both seasons.

Other achievements

During his stint with OH Leuven from 2012 to 2015, Bailly served as the primary and played a pivotal role in securing promotion to the through victory in the 2015 Second Division play-offs, known as the Tour Final Div. 2. He appeared in all six playoff matches, totaling 540 minutes and helping the team overcome key opponents to earn their spot in the top flight for the 2015–16 season. In January 2012, Bailly returned to on a short-term loan from , where he made nine appearances in the during the second half of the 2011–12 campaign. His contributions helped bolster the squad's challenge, as advanced to the play-offs and ultimately finished third in the league standings. Bailly received no major individual awards over the course of his professional career, though he earned recognition for reliable performances, including clean sheets in youth international matches for and during his initial seasons at . In addition to these accomplishments, he contributed as a squad member to Celtic's domestic successes.

Post-playing career

Goalkeeping coach positions

Following his decision to end his playing career at senior levels after the 2019–20 season with UR , amid the impacts of the , Logan Bailly transitioned into coaching by taking on goalkeeping coach roles at professional clubs in and . This transition came after overcoming personal challenges, including , for which he sought treatment and achieved two years of sobriety by May 2025, as he later shared publicly. His first position was at in , where he joined on August 13, 2021, at the invitation of club official Jean-Philippe Caillet, serving through the 2021–2022 season until June 30, 2022. In this role, Bailly began applying his extensive playing experience to develop goalkeepers, emphasizing personalized training sessions that built on their existing skills while fostering strong communication. In 2022, Bailly moved to in for the 2022–2023 season, recruited by head coach and sporting director Chris O'Loughlin to work with the club's senior and youth goalkeepers, including , Lucas Pirard, and Joachim Imbrechts. He focused on mentoring emerging talents by adapting drills to individual needs, respecting their foundational training, and providing constructive feedback to enhance decision-making and confidence under pressure. Drawing from his own career marked by multiple (ACL) injuries, Bailly incorporated expertise in injury recovery, offering mental resilience advice to players like Moris who had faced similar setbacks, helping them rebuild physically and psychologically. Bailly continued his coaching progression in August 2023 by joining in Belgium's as goalkeeping coach, a role he held until the end of the 2024–25 season on June 30, 2025. At , he brought his accumulated knowledge to mentor young goalkeepers, prioritizing holistic development that included technical proficiency and injury prevention strategies informed by his personal recovery experiences. This position allowed him to contribute to the club's academy and first-team preparations, solidifying his reputation for guiding the next generation of keepers through targeted, empathetic coaching.

Current role

Following his departure from professional football with Excelsior Virton in May 2025, Logan Bailly joined RCS Verlaine, a club in the Belgian third division (D3 ACFF) based in the region, during the summer . In this role, he serves as a , combining goalkeeping duties with responsibilities as the club's goalkeeping coach. Bailly's coaching efforts at RCS Verlaine emphasize youth development, particularly training and mentoring young goalkeepers within the club's academy structure. This focus aligns with his expressed commitment to transitioning fully into coaching after stepping away from professional play. Although registered as a player with a through June 2026, Bailly has prioritized advisory and developmental work over active playing, drawing on prior goalkeeping coach positions at clubs like to support RCS Verlaine's rebuilding efforts. No plans for a return to competitive playing at higher levels have been indicated.

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