Charles Abi Explained

Charles Abi
Fullname:Charles Nathan Abi
Birth Date:12 April 2000
Birth Place:Clermont-Ferrand, France
Height:1.87m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Stade Lausanne Ouchy
Clubnumber:7
Youthyears1:2007–2008
Youthclubs1:FC Aubièrois
Youthyears2:2008–2009
Youthclubs2:FC Pérignat
Youthyears3:2009–2015
Youthclubs3:Clermont
Youthyears4:2015–2018
Youthclubs4:Saint-Étienne
Years1:2017–2023
Clubs1:Saint-Étienne B
Caps1:29
Goals1:4
Years2:2018–2023
Clubs2:Saint-Étienne
Caps2:43
Goals2:3
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Guingamp (loan)
Caps3:18
Goals3:1
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Stade Lausanne Ouchy
Caps4:5
Goals4:0
Nationalteam1:France U16
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:France U18
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2018–2019
Nationalteam3:France U19
Nationalcaps3:16
Nationalgoals3:6
Club-Update:27 May 2024

Charles Nathan Abi (born 12 April 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss Challenge League club Stade Lausanne Ouchy.

Personal life

Charles Abi was born in Clermont-Ferrand in the center of France to Togolese parents. His father, Tchessa Abi, is a Togolese barrister and minister.[1] He holds French and Togolese nationalities.[2] [3]

Club career

On 25 April 2018, Abi signed his first professional contract with Saint-Étienne.[4] He made his professional debut with Saint-Étienne in a 1–1 Ligue 1 tie with Nice on 16 December 2018,[5] and scored his first first team goal in an away Coupe de France tie at Paris FC, on 18 January 2020.[6]

On 31 August 2021, Abi joined Guingamp on loan for the 2021–22 season.[7]

On 6 February 2023, Abi signed for Swiss Challenge League club Stade Lausanne Ouchy. Instead of a transfer fee, Saint-Étienne received a sell-on clause.[8] [9]

International career

Abi is a youth international for France.[10]

Honours

Saint-Étienne

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charles Abi Stéphanois jusqu'en 2022 . 2024-01-08 . République Togolaise . fr-FR.
  2. Web site: Charles ABI . 2024-01-08 . unfp.org.
  3. Web site: Charles Abi Stéphanois jusqu'en 2022. République Togolaise.
  4. Web site: Charles Abi signe son premier contrat pro. @ASSEofficiel. ASSE.fr.
  5. Web site: Nice vs. Saint-Étienne - 16 December 2018 - Soccerway. Soccerway.
  6. Web site: Saint-Etienne arrache sa qualification pour les 8e au Paris FC (2-3). 2020-01-18. Eurosport. 2020-01-19.
  7. Web site: Guingamp. CHARLES ABI EST GUINGAMPAIS. 31 August 2021. fr.
  8. Web site: Charles Abi, nouvelle recrue du SLO . 1 May 2023 . 6 February 2023 . 24heures.ch . fr.
  9. Web site: ASSE Mercato : Grosse révélation sur le départ d’ Abi de Sainté . 1 May 2023 . 7 February 2023 . Foot-sur7.fr . fr.
  10. Web site: Foot Togo : A la découverte du Franco-Togolais, Charles Abi. Kelly. Akoesso. 7 June 2019.
  11. Web site: 24 July 2020 . Mbappé suffers ankle injury as PSG beat 10-man Saint-Étienne to lift French Cup . 21 June 2022 . The Guardian.