Charles Nathan Abi (born 12 April 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Championnat National club Rouen.

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]

On 18 January 2025, Abi signed a six-months contract with Championnat National club Rouen, with a club option to extend for two additional seasons.[10]

International career

Abi is a youth international for France, playing for the national U16, U18 and U19 teams.[11]

Honours

Saint-Étienne

References

  1. ^ "Charles Abi Stéphanois jusqu'en 2022". République Togolaise (in French). Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Charles ABI". unfp.org. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Charles Abi Stéphanois jusqu'en 2022". République Togolaise.
  4. ^ @ASSEofficiel. "Charles Abi signe son premier contrat pro". ASSE.fr.
  5. ^ "Nice vs. Saint-Étienne - 16 December 2018 - Soccerway". Soccerway.
  6. ^ "Saint-Etienne arrache sa qualification pour les 8e au Paris FC (2-3)". Eurosport. 18 January 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  7. ^ "CHARLES ABI EST GUINGAMPAIS" (in French). Guingamp. 31 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Charles Abi, nouvelle recrue du SLO". 24 heures (in French). 6 February 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  9. ^ "ASSE Mercato : Grosse révélation sur le départ d' Abi de Sainté". Foot-sur7.fr (in French). 7 February 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Le FC Rouen renforce son attaque" [FC Rouen strengthens its attack] (in French). FC Rouen. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  11. ^ Akoesso, Kelly (7 June 2019). "Foot Togo : A la découverte du Franco-Togolais, Charles Abi".
  12. ^ "Mbappé suffers ankle injury as PSG beat 10-man Saint-Étienne to lift French Cup". The Guardian. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2022.


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