Allan Zebie

Allan Hugues Zebie (born May 29, 1993) is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for FC Edmonton in the Canadian Premier League.

Allan Zebie
Personal information
Full name Allan Hugues Zebie
Date of birth (1993-05-29) May 29, 1993
Place of birth Paris, France
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 FC Edmonton
Number 4
Youth career
2012–2013 FC Edmonton
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 NAIT Ooks
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 FC Edmonton 54 (1)
2019– FC Edmonton 28 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 29, 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of May 4, 2015

Club career

FC Edmonton

Zebie trialled with English club Leeds United and Scottish club Rangers before signing with FC Edmonton on January 22, 2015.[1] He made his debut for Edmonton on May 3 against Minnesota United FC as a substitute for Albert Watson in a 2–2 draw.[2] Zebie would spend three seasons with FC Edmonton, before the club ceased operations after the 2017 season.[3]

Zebie was announced as part of the roster of the re-launched FC Edmonton on November 29, 2018.[4] That season, he made 23 league appearances.[5] On November 27, 2019, Zebie re-signed with Edmonton for the 2020 season.[6]

International career

Zebie was a member of the Canada U-20 team that participated at the 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[7] He was an unused substitute in all of Canada's games at the tournament.[8]

Personal life

Zebie was born in Paris before moving to Montreal as a 9-year old.[9] His family then moved to Edmonton when he was 15.[9] He is of Ivorian descent and speaks both French and English.[9] His younger brother Bruno is also a player with Cavalry FC.

Career statistics
As of November 28, 2019[10]
Club League Season League Playoffs National Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
FC Edmonton NASL 2015 2100010220
2016 1100010120
2017 2210020241
CPL 2019 2300000230
Total 7710040811
Career Total 7710040811

References
  1. Sandor, Steven (January 22, 2015). "Back in the fold: Zebie signs deal with FC Edmonton". Archived from the original on April 21, 2015.
  2. "Edmonton vs. Minnesota United 2 - 2". Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  3. "Club Statement - FC Edmonton withdraws from North American Soccer League". FC Edmonton. November 24, 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-11-26. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
  4. Larson, Kurt (November 29, 2018). "First class: Canadian Premier League signings ready to compete in historic inaugural season".
  5. "A. Zebie". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  6. "Connor James, Jeannot Esua headline latest group of FC Edmonton re-signings". Canadian Premier League. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  7. "Allan Zebie". Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  8. Massey, Benjamin (January 22, 2015). "FC Edmonton Academy Graduates Another One: Allan Zebie Joins Eddies". Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  9. "Allan Zebie". Canada Soccer. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  10. Soccerway. "Allan Zebie profile".
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