Bradley Barcola is just 23 years old, but he has risen to become an important player for Paris Saint-Germaine. Known for his explosive pace, elite dribbling, and attacking intelligence, Barcola has reportedly emerged as a front runner to start for France national team.
Therefore, here is a detailed biography of the Olympique Lyonnais Academy product, including early life, career journey, lifestyle, family background, net worth, business ventures, and playing style.
Bradley Barcola early life
Born on September 2, 2002, Bradley Jean-Manuel Essolisam Addo Barcola was in Villeurbanne, a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon. His father is Togolese while his mother is French.
Bradley Barcola career
Barcola began playing football at Villeurbanne before joining the Lyon Academy at the age of eight. He started playing with the Lyon reserve in National 2 during the 2020-21 season and established himself as a prolific score at the UEFA Youth League.
Barcola signed his first professional contract with the club in September 2021, which would expired in 2024. He went on to enjoy a breakthrough campaign in the 2022/2023 season, registering 7 goals and 9 assists across all competitions. As a result, Barcola became Lyon’s the second most decisive player after Alexandre Lacazette.
Move to PSG
On August 31, 2023, Barcola signed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a reported €45 million fee. Assigned the number 29 jersey, Barcola enjoyed a debut 2023-24 season with the club, scoring five goals and eight assists in thirty-nine appearances. He was also named the Ligue 1 signing of the season.
Barcola enjoyed even a better campaign in the 2024-25 season, where he helped PSG win the club’s first ever UEFA Champions League title. One of the biggest highlights of the season was assisting Senny Mayulu’s goal in PSG’s 5-0 commanding win over Inter Milan in the final. Barcola was also an important player for the club at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup where he helped the European champions to the final of the tournament.
International career
Barcola represented France U21 and the Olympics before receiving a senior call-up to the national team in 2024. He featured for the team at the UEFA Euro 2024 and earned accolades for making a strong impression despite limited playing time during the tournament.
Barcola scored his first international goal during a UEFA Nations League match against Italy with 12 seconds of the game. He set the record for the fastest goal scored by France in the past 90 years and the fastest goal conceded by Italy.
According to L’Equipe, Barcola may be the first choice for France’s left wing ahead of the 2026 World Cup despite suffering an ankle injury.
Bradley Barcola lifestyle
Based primarily in Paris, Barcola enjoys a luxurious lifestyle of a successful football player, including driving high-end cars. However, he keeps his personal life private, as his social media posts mainly highlight training, match moments, and family time.
Barcola is also involved in charitable works, particularly in youth development and education.
Bradley Barcola family
Barcola holds dual nationalities of Togo and France, courtesy of his father and mother respectively. He also has a brother, Malcolm, who is a footballer and plays for Togo national team.
Bradley Barcola net worth
Barcola currently earns €6.6 million per year at PSG. He has an estimated €120,000–€130,000 salary per week.
Bradley Barcola business ventures
Barcola is still early in his football career, but he has already bagged endorsement deals from top brands. They include Nike, EA Sports and Red Bull. Although he has no known businesses, his marketability and strong profile suggest a potential success in future investments.
Bradley Barcola playing style
As a versatile forward, Barcola can play on either side of a front three or as a centre forward. Naturally right-footed, he notably prefer playing with his left-foot to enable him dribble past opponents, create chances for his teammates or make attacking runs into the box.
Drawing inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Barcola, Barcola has developed elite technical skills, a strong support system, and a rapidly growing global profile. As a result, he is widely regarded as one of the best young wingers in world football.
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