French footballer (born 2000)
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
References
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