Chris Bedia

Chris Vianney Ryan Bilé Bedia (born 5 March 1996) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss Super League club Young Boys on loan from German side Union Berlin. He represented the Ivory Coast under-20s in the 2015 Toulon Tournament.

Chris Bedia

Bedia with Troyes in 2020
Personal information
Full name	Chris Vianney Ryan Bilé Bedia[1]
Date of birth	(1996-03-05) 5 March 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position	Forward
Team information
Current team	BSC Young Boys (on loan from Union Berlin)
Number	29
Youth career
0000-2013	Tours
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2016	Tours B	39	(16)
2014–2016	Tours	20	(5)
2016–2022	Charleroi	80	(7)
2018–2019	→ Zulte Waregem (loan)	16	(0)
2019–2020	→ Troyes (loan)	22	(3)
2020–2021	→ Sochaux (loan)	35	(9)
2022–2024	Servette	54	(25)
2024–	Union Berlin	7	(1)
2024–2025	→ Hull City (loan)	21	(3)
2025–	→ Young Boys (loan)	25	(10)
International career
2015	Ivory Coast U20	3	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:56, 9 October 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Tours

Bedia started his career at the age of 18 with Tours FC in Ligue 2.^[2] Despite scoring a brace against Brest, he was unable to establish himself and thus transferred to Sporting Charleroi.

Sporting Charleroi

After his move to Belgium, Bedia had a strong first season but was subsequently rarely utilized.^[3] As a result, he was initially loaned to S.V. Zulte Waregem. However, in 17 games, he failed to score a single goal and returned to Charleroi. Despite being used more frequently after a change in coaching staff, the club loaned him to ES Troyes AC on 14 August 2019.^[4] Even there, the purchase option was not exercised, and Bedia returned once again to Charleroi.

He was loaned out again, this time to Sochaux. Having played a strong season there, Montpellier HSC expressed interest in signing the striker.^[5]

Servette

On 24 January 2022, Bedia signed with Servette in the Swiss Super League.^[6]

Union Berlin

On 18 January 2024, Bedia moved to Union Berlin in Germany.^[7]

Hull City

On 22 August 2024, Bedia joined EFL Championship club Hull City on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.^[8] Two days later, on 24 August 2024, he came off the bench to make his debut, a 0–0 home draw with Millwall.^[9] On 28 September 2024, he scored a penalty in the 4–1 home win against Cardiff City.^[10] On 1 February 2025, Bedia was recalled by Union Berlin.^[11]

Young Boys

On 2 February 2025, Bedia joined Young Boys in Switzerland on loan until the summer of 2026.^[12]

Career statistics

Club

As of 5 October 2025.^[13][14]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup[a]		Europe		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Tours	2014–15	Ligue 2	9	1	0	0	—		9	1
	2015–16		11	4	0	0	—		11	4
	Total		20	5	0	0	—		20	5
Charleroi	2016–17	Belgian Pro League	35	5	3	1	—		38	6
	2017–18		31	1	1	1	—		32	2
	2018–19		2	0	—		—		2	0
	2019–20		3	0	0	0	—		3	0
	2021–22		9	1	1	0	—		10	1
	Total		80	7	5	2	—		85	9
Zulte Waregem (loan)	2018–19	Belgian Pro League	16	0	1	0	—		17	0
Troyes (loan)	2019–20	Ligue 2	22	3	1	0	—		23	3
Sochaux (loan)	2020–21	Ligue 2	35	9	3	3	—		38	12
Servette	2021–22	Swiss Super League	14	3	—		—		14	3
	2022–23		23	12	2	0	—		25	12
	2023–24		17	10	2	2	10[b]	4	29	16
	Total		54	25	4	2	10	4	68	31
Union Berlin	2023–24	Bundesliga	7	1	—		—		7	1
Hull City (loan)	2024–25	Championship	21	3	0	0	—		21	3
Young Boys (loan)	2024–25	Swiss Super League	17	6	2	0	—		19	6
	2025-26	Swiss Super League	8	4	2	1	4[c]	1	14	6
	Total		25	10	4	1	4	1	33	12
Career total			280	63	18	8	14	5	312	76

1. Includes Belgian Cup, Coupe de France, Swiss Cup
2. Four appearances and two goals in UEFA Champions League, six appearances and two goals in UEFA Europa League
3. Appearances in UEFA Europa League