Sacha Boey has shaped his career as one of the defensive players developed by modern French football. Born in Montreuil, one of the eastern suburbs of Paris, Boey has continued his journey from youth academies to the professional level within the football ecosystems of France, Türkiye and Germany. Capable of playing on both flanks of defense, primarily as a right-back, he has built a multifaceted football background through experiences gained in various leagues and competitions during his club career.

Physical Attributes and Position

Boey stands 1.78 meters tall and has a body weight ranging between 70 and 76 kilograms. He is right-footed. His primary position is right-back, but he is also capable of playing as a left-back. He has been deployed in one-on-one defensive duels and utilized in roles requiring wing defense and line tracking.

Early Life and Youth Development

Sacha Boey was born on 13 September 2000 in Montreuil, France. His introduction to football came through local clubs in the Paris region. He received his first structured football training during the 2011–2012 season at the FC Romainville academy. During this period, fundamental defensive habits, positional awareness and physical development were cultivated. After Romainville, he moved to the Red Star FC academy, where he continued his education for two years. At Red Star, he encountered a higher level of competition and regularly played for his age-group teams.

His move to the Stade Rennais academy in 2014 marked a pivotal stage in his career. He played for Rennes at the U17, U19 and reserve team levels. During this time, he improved in defensive discipline, one-on-one game understanding and adaptation to the pace of professional football. In the 2018–2019 season, he was promoted to the Rennes reserve team and subsequently integrated into the first-team squad within the same season.

Stade Rennais Period

Boey made his first official appearance for the Stade Rennais first team in 2019, stepping onto the pitch in a Ligue 1 match against Toulouse to begin his professional career. During the 2019–2020 season, he featured in various matches across the league and European competitions. His participation in the UEFA Europa League match against Lazio provided him with valuable international experience.

During this period, he operated as part of the right-back rotation within the Rennes squad. He won the Coupe de France with the club in 2019, although he did not play in the final, he remained part of the tournament squad. At the start of the 2020–2021 season, he struggled to secure regular playing time with Rennes, and increasing competition within the squad prompted the search for an alternative solution.

Dijon Loan Period

In the 2020–2021 season, Boey was loaned to Dijon, where he found more consistent playing opportunities. He made 24 league appearances for Dijon in Ligue 1, often completing 90 minutes in numerous matches and establishing himself as a reliable figure in the defensive line. This period represented a crucial step in developing the habit of consistent professional play.

His performances at Dijon attracted attention from clubs in other leagues and paved the way for a permanent transfer at the end of the season.

Sacha Boey (AA)

Galatasaray Career

Sacha Boey transferred to Galatasaray in July 2021. During his first season in Türkiye, he played in the Süper Lig and European competitions. In his debut year, he appeared in 19 official matches including the league, Turkish Cup and European tournaments. Over time, he began to secure more regular playing time at right-back.

The 2022–2023 season was one of the standout periods of Boey’s Galatasaray career. He made 31 appearances in the Süper Lig, finishing the season with one goal and four assists. That same season, Galatasaray won the Süper Lig title. During this period, Boey was a regular starter in both the league and European competitions.

In the 2023–2024 season, he played in all group stage matches of the UEFA Champions League, including both matches against Bayern Munich. The experience gained in European competitions and the league during this season laid the foundation for a new phase in his career.

Bayern Munich Transfer

Sacha Boey (AA)

Transferred to Bayern Munich in January 2024, Boey began his German career in the Bundesliga. He signed a contract with Bayern Munich until 2028. After the transfer, he started appearing in Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal matches but missed periods of the season due to intermittent injuries.

Playing as a right-back for Bayern Munich, Boey became part of the team’s defensive rotation. He featured in defensive line duties during his Bundesliga appearances, completing the season without contributing goals or assists.

National Team Career

Sacha Boey has represented France at various youth national team levels. He earned caps for the U17, U18 and U20 teams. He has not yet made an appearance for the France senior national team. The consistency he has achieved at the club level has been one of the key factors in keeping him within the national team pool.