6Chris BairdDefender

Date of Birth: 25 February 1982 (31 years old)
Place of Birth: Rasharkin, Northern Ireland
Nationality: Northern Irish
Height: 181cm
Weight: 74kg
Debut: 12 August 2007 v. Arsenal (a) Premier League
Previous Club(s): Southampton, Walsall (loan), Watford (loan)

Having overcome what was initially a difficult period at Fulham, Chris Baird is undoubtedly one of the Club’s most popular players.

Every manager’s dream, Baird has always put the Team’s needs before his own desires, and following a successful period for both Club and country, the Northern Ireland international is finally getting the recognition that his performances and attitude rightly deserve.

A consistently steadying influence both in defence and in midfield, at times he has been the victim of his own versatility. However, his importance to the side has never diminished, and in overcoming every challenge he has faced, is a vital member of the First Team squad. 

Dubbed ‘Bairdinho’ by fans for his surging bursts from deep, raking passes and stinging strikes from distance. He may not always grab the headlines as much as others, but his selfless graft makes him no less worthy. 

Overall
Minutes played 1571
Appearances 22
Substituted Off 3
Substituted On 5
Shots
On Target 4
Off Target 9
Free Kick 4
Goals
Goals 2
Headers 1
Inside the box 2
Right Foot 1
Passes
Total Passes 863
Touches 1061
Key Passes 11
Through Balls 2
Successful Short Passes 671
Unsuccessful Short Passes 94
Successful Long Passes 59
Unsuccessful Long Passes 39
Attack
Successful Dribbles 2
Unsuccessful Dribbles 1
Successful Crosses 1
Unsuccessful Crosses 6
Defence
Clean Sheets 2
Tackles Won 19
Tackles Lost 8
Interceptions 60
Blocks 13
Clearances 34
Goalline Clearances 1
Duels Won 46
Duels Lost 62
Aerial Duels Won 9
Aerial Duels Lost 14
Blocked Shots 3
Fouls
Committed 22
Suffered 8
Yellow Cards 6
Second Yellow Cards 0
Red Cards 0