# Zico Bailey

Zico Alika Lefroy Locquiao Bailey (born August 27, 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a right-back for USL Championship club New Mexico United. Born in the United States, he represents the Philippines at international level.

## Personal life

Zico is the younger brother of Kainoa Bailey, who is an international footballer for the Philippines.

## College career

Bailey joined the Cal State Fullerton Titans men's soccer ahead of the 2018 NCAA Division I men's soccer season. During his freshman year, Bailey played in 21 matches for the Titans, starting 17 matches.

## Club career

Bailey made his professional debut in a 1–1 draw with Orange County SC. He replaced Jorge Hernandez after 82 minutes.
After a successful season with Cal State Fullerton, Bailey signed with Allsvenskan side Kalmar FF in April 2019. Three months later, on July 16, it was announced that he had moved to Danish 2nd Division club FC Helsingør.
On December 12, 2019, Bailey moved to Major League Soccer (MLS) side FC Cincinnati ahead of their 2020 season. Cincinnati acquired the defender's Homegrown rights from LA Galaxy in exchange for FC Cincinnati's natural 4th-round 2020 MLS SuperDraft pick. Bailey made his MLS debut with FC Cincinnati on October 7, 2020, replacing an injured Greg Garza in the 30th minute.
Bailey was released by Cincinnati following their 2022 season.
On March 16, 2023, Bailey signed a short-term deal with USL Championship side San Antonio FC.
Bailey signed with New Mexico United of USL Championship on August 22, 2023.

## International career

Born in United States to a Jamaican father and a Filipina mother, Bailey is eligible to represent Jamaica, United States and Philippines at international level.

### Philippines

In March 2024, Bailey was reportedly one of the players being recruited by head coach Tom Saintfiet and team manager Freddy Gonzalez to play for the Philippines.
In May 2024, Bailey was included in the Philippines 28-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Vietnam and Indonesia. He made his debut against the former on 6 June 2024 at the Mỹ Đình National Stadium. He played the full game as Vietnam won 3–2.
Bailey scored his first international goal on 14 October 2024 against Tajikistan at the Tinsulanon Stadium during the 2024 King's Cup, which ended in a 3–0 victory.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played September 22, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| LA Galaxy II | 2017 | United Soccer League | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 0 |
| FC Cincinnati | 2020 | Major League Soccer | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 0 |
| FC Cincinnati | 2021 | Major League Soccer | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 |
| FC Cincinnati 2 | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 17 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 0 |
| FC Cincinnati | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 |
| San Antonio FC | 2023 | USL Championship | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 1 |
| New Mexico United | 2023 | USL Championship | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 |
| New Mexico United | 2024 | USL Championship | 25 | 0 | 4 | 2 | | | 29 | 2 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 91 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 5 |

### International

    As of match played 14 October 2024
    Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bailey goal.
List of international goals scored by Zico Bailey :
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 14 October 2024 | Tinsulanon Stadium, Songkhla, Thailand | Tajikistan | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2024 King's Cup |