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.

Early life Zebie was born in Rueil-Malmaison, France to Ivorian parents. He acquired French nationality on 29 July 1999, through the collective effect of his parents' naturalization.

He moved to Lachine, Quebec at age nine, later moving to Brossard, Quebec. He began playing soccer at age six in Paris, and began playing soccer in Canada with Lachine SC. He then headed to Europe, where he trialed with English club Leeds United and Scottish club Rangers.

Club career In 2014, he returned to FC Edmonton, where he trained with the first team for the second half of the season. Zebie would spend three seasons with FC Edmonton, before the club ceased operations after the 2017 season.

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

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

Coaching career On April 7, 2022, Zebie was named as an assistant coach at FC Edmonton under Alan Koch.

Personal life His younger brother Bruno was also a soccer player.

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