Allan Zebie

Allan Hugues Zebie (born May 29, 1993) is a soccer coach and former player. Born in France, Zebie was called up to Canadian youth teams as a player.

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
Youth career
Lachine SC
FC Sélect Rive-Sud
Edmonton Juventus SC
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)
2019–2021 FC Edmonton 39 (0)
Total 93 (1)
Managerial career
2022 FC Edmonton (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2021
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of May 4, 2015

Early life

Zebie was born in Paris, France to parents of Ivorian descent and moved to Lachine, Quebec at age nine, later moving to Brossard, Quebec.[1] He began playing soccer at age six in Paris, and began playing soccer in Canada with Lachine SC.[1] His family then moved to Edmonton when he was 15.[1] He later joined the FC Edmonton Academy.[2] He then headed to Europe, where he trialed with English club Leeds United and Scottish club Rangers.[3]

Club career

In 2014, he returned to FC Edmonton, where he trained with the first team for the second half of the season.[2][3] In January 2015, he signed a professional contract with FC Edmonton to play in the North American Soccer League.[3] He made his debut for Edmonton on May 3 against Minnesota United FC as a substitute for Albert Watson in a 2–2 draw.[4] Zebie would spend three seasons with FC Edmonton, before the club ceased operations after the 2017 season.[5]

Zebie was announced as part of the roster of the re-launched FC Edmonton in the new Canadian Premier League on November 29, 2018.[6] On November 27, 2019, Zebie re-signed with Edmonton for the 2020 season.[7] He once again re-signed for the 2021 season.[8] On November 14, 2021, he announced his retirement from the sport.[9]

International career

Zebie was a member of the Canada U-20 team that participated at the 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[10] He was an unused substitute in all of Canada's games at the tournament.[11]

Coaching career

On April 7, 2022, Zebie was named as an assistant coach at FC Edmonton under Alan Koch.[12]

Personal life

His younger brother Bruno was also a soccer player.[13]

Career statistics
As of November 13, 2021[14]
Club League Season League Playoffs National Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Edmonton North American Soccer League 2015 210—10220
2016 110—10120
2017 221—20241
Canadian Premier League 2019 230—00230
2020 50——50
2021 110—00110
Career Total 9310040971

References
  1. "Bruno Zebie Canada profile". Canadian Soccer Association.
  2. "Sans le FC Edmonton, Allan Zebie ne serait pas professionnel" [Without FC Edmonton, Allan Zebie wouldn't be a professional]. Ici Radio-Canada Télé (in French). December 2, 2017.
  3. Sandor, Steven (January 22, 2015). "Back in the fold: Zebie signs deal with FC Edmonton". The 11. Archived from the original on April 21, 2015.
  4. "James, Zebie announce retirement following Forge win". FC Edmonton. November 14, 2021.
  5. "Club Statement - FC Edmonton withdraws from North American Soccer League". FC Edmonton. November 24, 2017. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  6. Larson, Kurt (November 29, 2018). "First class: Canadian Premier League signings ready to compete in historic inaugural season". Canadian Premier League.
  7. "Connor James, Jeannot Esua headline latest group of FC Edmonton re-signings". Canadian Premier League. November 27, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
  8. O'Connor-Clarker, Charlie (January 12, 2021). "Allan Zebie returning to FC Edmonton for 2021 season". Canadian Premier League.
  9. Jacques, John (November 14, 2021). "Multi-Era Eddie Allan Zebie Retires". Northern Tribune.
  10. "Allan Zebie". Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  11. Massey, Benjamin (January 22, 2015). "FC Edmonton Academy Graduates Another One: Allan Zebie Joins Eddies". Maple Leaf Forever. Archived from the original on July 19, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  12. "FC Edmonton adds May and Zebie to coaching staff". FC Edmonton. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  13. O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (May 27, 2020). "Zebie brothers hoping Bruno's switch to Cavalry might ignite Al Classico rivalry". Canadian Premier League.
  14. Allan Zebie at Soccerway


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