Melvin Michel Maxence Bard (born 6 November 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as left-back or left wing-back for club Leeds United, on loan from club Nice.

Club career Lyon On 13 August 2019, Bard signed his first professional contract with Lyon. He made his professional debut with Lyon in a 4–0 Ligue 1 win over Nîmes on 6 December 2019.

Nice On 31 July 2021, Ligue 1 side Nice announced the signing of Bard from Lyon. Later that year, on 2 October, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory over Brest.

Loan to Leeds United On 1 September 2026, Bard joined Premier League club Leeds United on loan for the 2026–27 season.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals Lyon II2017–18National 280————802018–19National 280————80Total160————160Lyon2019–20Ligue 1100000——102020–21Ligue 114040———180Total15040———190Nice2021–22Ligue 133240———3722022–23Ligue 133010—100—4402023–24Ligue 132120———3412024–25Ligue 125230—40—3222025–26Ligue 129250—80204422026–27Ligue 120————20Total1547150—220201937Leeds United (loan)2026–27Premier League000010——10Career total185719010220202297

Honours Nice Coupe de France runner-up: 2021–22, 2025–26

References

External links

Sport.de Profile