Charles Abi

Charles Nathan Abi (born 12 April 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss Challenge League club Stade Lausanne Ouchy.

Personal life
Charles Abi was born in Clermont-Ferrand in the center of France to Togolese parents. His father, Tchessa Abi, is a Togolese barrister and minister. He holds French and Togolese nationalities.

Club career
On 25 April 2018, Abi signed his first professional contract with Saint-Étienne. He made his professional debut with Saint-Étienne in a 1–1 Ligue 1 tie with Nice on 16 December 2018, and scored his first first team goal in an away Coupe de France tie at Paris FC, on 18 January 2020.

On 31 August 2021, Abi joined Guingamp on loan for the 2021–22 season.

On 6 February 2023, Abi signed for Swiss Challenge League club Stade Lausanne Ouchy. Instead of a transfer fee, Saint-Étienne received a sell-on clause.

International career
Abi is a youth international for France.

Honours
Saint-Étienne


 * Coupe de France runner-up: 2019–20