Emmanuel Sabbi

Emmanuel Afriyie Mario Sabbi (born December 24, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as forward for Hobro IK in the Danish Superliga.

Emmanuel Sabbi
Personal information
Full name Emmanuel Afriyie Mario Sabbi
Date of birth (1997-12-24) December 24, 1997
Place of birth Vicenza, Italy
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Hobro IK
Number 11
Youth career
Ohio Premier
2014–2016 Chicago Magic PSG
2016–2017 Las Palmas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Hobro IK 55 (11)
National team‡
2015 United States U18 10 (3)
2015–2017 United States U20 17 (4)
2019– United States U23 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 21, 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of June 4, 2017

Youth

Sabbi was born in Italy to parents of Ghanaian descent. He grew up in the United States, 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 was named golden boot winner and tournament MVP. He then moved on to play for Chicago Magic PSG for a few years before signing for Las Palmas.[1]

Club career

Sabbi initially committed to play at the University of Akron but opted to sign a reserve contract with UD Las Palmas instead.[2][3] After a year with Las Palmas, Sabbi signed a professional deal with newly-promoted Hobro IK in Denmark.[4] He made his professional debut as a sub in a loss to FC Midtjylland on September 17, 2017.

In June 2020, Sabbi agreed to a free transfer with Odense Boldklub at the end of the season.[5]

International

Sabbi is eligible to represent Ghana, Italy, and the United States.[6] He was a member of the United States squad at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Career statistics
As of June 28, 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hobro IK 2017–18 Superliga 9030–81201
2018–19 235––83318
2019–20 23610–30266
Career total 551140001947715

References
  1. "#9 : Emmanuel Sabbi : Chicago Magic PSG U-17/18". Ssl.demosphere.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  2. "USMNT prospect Sabbi skipping college for La Liga contract". Soccer.nbcsports.com. August 23, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  3. "U.S. U-20 forward Emmanuel Sabbi moves to Las Palmas - Goal.com". Goal.com. August 23, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  4. "Hobro IK skriver med amerikansk angriber". Hikfodbold.dk. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  5. "How Americans in reopened German soccer leagues fared this weekend". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  6. "CONFIRMED: Italian-born Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Sabbi signs for Spanish side UD LAS Palmas". Ghanasoccernet.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.



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