Emmanuel Afriyie Mario Sabbi (born December 24, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps.

Youth

Sabbi was born in Schio, Italy to Ghanaian parents.[1] He grew up in the United States, however, and for the majority of his youth, he played for Ohio Premier Soccer Club in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio Premier became national finalists at the 2014 USYS National Championships in Maryland. Sabbi won the golden boot and was named most valuable player of the tournament. He then moved on to Chicago Magic PSG for a few years before signing a youth contract with Spanish side Las Palmas.[2]

Club career

Sabbi initially committed to play at the University of Akron but opted to sign a reserve contract with UD Las Palmas instead.[3][4] After a year with Las Palmas, Sabbi signed a professional deal with newly promoted Hobro IK in Denmark.[5] He made his professional debut as a sub in a loss to FC Midtjylland on September 17, 2017.

In January 2020, Sabbi agreed to a free transfer with Odense Boldklub at the end of the season.[6] On August 10, 2023, it was confirmed, that newly promoted Ligue 1 club Le Havre had signed Sabbi on a deal until June 2027.[7]

On February 11, 2025, Sabbi signed with Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps FC on a three-year deal through the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028.[8]

International

Sabbi was eligible to represent Ghana, Italy, and the United States.[9][10] He represented the United States at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup, appearing in two games, cap-tying him to the United States.

Career statistics

Club

As of January 26, 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hobro IK 2017–18 Superliga 9 0 3 0 8 1 20 1
2018–19 Superliga 23 5 0 0 8 3 31 8
2019–20 Superliga 23 6 1 0 6 1 29 7
Total 59 11 4 0 22 5 80 16
Odense BK 2020–21 Superliga 29 5 0 0 – 29 5
2021–22 Superliga 30 3 8 4 – 38 7
2022–23 Superliga 19 8 0 0 – 19 8
Total 78 16 8 4 – 86 20
Le Havre 2023–24 Ligue 1 30 5 3 0 – 33 5
2024–25 Ligue 1 15 0 1 0 – 16 0
Total 45 5 4 0 – 49 5
Career total 175 30 16 5 22 5 213 40

International

As of match played January 28, 2023[11]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United States 2023 1 0
Total 1 0

Honors

United States U20

References

  1. ^ "My Story – Emmanuel Sabbi". Emmanuel Sabbi. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  2. ^ "#9 : Emmanuel Sabbi : Chicago Magic PSG U-17/18". Ssl.demosphere.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  3. ^ "USMNT prospect Sabbi skipping college for La Liga contract". Soccer.nbcsports.com. August 23, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "U.S. U-20 forward Emmanuel Sabbi moves to Las Palmas - Goal.com". Goal.com. August 23, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  5. ^ "Hobro IK skriver med amerikansk angriber". Hikfodbold.dk. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  6. ^ "How Americans in reopened German soccer leagues fared this weekend". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  7. ^ Emmanuel Sabbi s’engage avec le HAC !, hac-foot.com, August 10, 2023
  8. ^ "Whitecaps FC acquire forward Emmanuel Sabbi from Ligue 1 side Le Havre AC | Vancouver Whitecaps FC". Whitecaps FC. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  9. ^ "CONFIRMED: Italian-born Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Sabbi signs for Spanish side UD LAS Palmas". Ghanasoccernet.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  10. ^ "Emmanuel SABBI -". www.unfp.org. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Emmanuel Sabbi at National-Football-Teams.com
  12. ^ "U-20 MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM CLAIMS FIRST CONCACAF U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH SHOOTOUT WIN VS. HONDURAS". ussoccer.com. March 5, 2017.
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