Emmanuel Sabbi

Emmanuel Afriyie Mario Sabbi (born December 24, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as forward for Odense BK 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	Odense BK
Youth career
	Ohio Premier
2014–2016	Chicago Magic PSG
2016–2017	Las Palmas
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2020	Hobro IK	55	(11)
2020–	Odense BK	0	(0)
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 August 13, 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of June 4, 2017

Youth

Sabbi was born in Italy to Ghanaian parents. 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.[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 was eligible to represent Ghana, Italy, and the United States.[6] 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

As of July 21, 2020

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Hobro IK	2017–18	Superliga	9	0	3	0	–		8	1	20	1
	2018–19		23	5	–		–		8	3	31	8
	2019–20		23	6	1	0	–		6	1	29	7
Career total			55	11	4	0	0	0	22	5	80	16

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.

External links

• Emmanuel Sabbi at Soccerway