William Etchu Tabi
William Etchu Tabi (born November 13, 1982)[1] is a Cameroonian former footballer who currently serves as the Skills Development coach for Burlington SC Academy, and head coach for Galaxy FC in the Canadian Academy of Soccer League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Etchu Tabi | ||
Date of birth | November 13, 1982 | ||
Place of birth | Mamfe, Cameroon | ||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000 | Sable FC | 17 | (6) |
2001–2003 | San Lorenzo | 22 | (0) |
2003 | Samsunspor | 2 | (0) |
2004–2006 | Široki Brijeg | ? | (?) |
2006–2007 | Posušje | 17 | (0) |
2007–2008 | Šibenik | 21 | (0) |
2008–2009 | Croatia Sesvete | 11 | (0) |
2009 | Zrinjski Mostar | 5 | (0) |
2010 | Iskra Zelina | 14 | (0) |
2010–2011 | Aluminium Hormozgan | ? | (?) |
2011–2012 | Kustošija | ? | (?) |
2012 | London City | ||
2013–2015 | Burlington SC | ||
National team | |||
1999 | Cameroon U20 | 19 | (5) |
Teams managed | |||
2013–2015 | Burlington SC | ||
2019– | Galaxy FC | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
Etchu Tabi started his career in his native land with Sable FC. In 2001, he went overseas to sign with Argentinian giants San Lorenzo. After one season in Turkey with Samsunspor, he traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina to sign with NK Široki Brijeg.[2]
Tabi would have a successful career in Bosnian and Herzegovina and Croatian football. Where he played in the top leagues for both countries. He played for several clubs from these countries most notable with NK Široki Brijeg, HŠK Zrinjski Mostar and NK Šibenik.[3][4] During his time with Siroki Brijeg he played in the 2005–06 UEFA Cup against FC Basel.[5]
In 2012, he went overseas to Canada to sign with London City of the Canadian Soccer League. In 2013, he signed with expansion franchise Burlington SC as a player-coach.[6][7]
International career
He was also part of the Cameroon U-20 team at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.[8][9]
Managerial career
In 2013, he functioned as a player-coach for Burlington SC in the Canadian Soccer League.[10] He coached the club for three seasons, and qualified the team for the playoffs for two seasons reaching the quarterfinals each season. He is involved as coach with the Burlington SC Academy in the field of Skills Development.[11]In 2019, he served as the head coach for Galaxy FC in the Canadian Academy of Soccer League.[12]
References
- The African Champions League 2000
- Woile, Dennis Grebasch, Michael. "Siroki Brijeg 2004-05". en.eufo.de. Retrieved 2017-05-04.
- "William Tabi". hrnogomet.com. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- Woile, Dennis Grebasch, Michael. "HNK Sibenik 2007-08". en.eufo.de. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
- uefa.com. "UEFA Europa League 2005/06 - History - Široki Brijeg-Basel – UEFA.com". Uefa.com. Retrieved 2017-05-04.
- BURLINGTON S.C.:
- Glover, Robin. "June 9, 2013 CSL--Brampton City United vs Burlington SC (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- William Etchu Tabi at Zerozero
- "FIFA Tournaments - Players & Coaches - William TABI". FIFA.com. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- "Burlington's new CSL team still waiting to play first game". InsideHalton.com. 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
- "Burlington Soccer Club Academy – Elite Youth Soccer". www.burlingtonscacademy.com. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
- "Roster G". aofs. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
External sources
- 1HNL Stats at HRrepka.