Charbel Dabire

Charbel Dabire (born January 15, 1997) is a Burkinabé professional football defensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Wagner and was drafted in the fifth round (44th overall) of the 2019 CFL draft.

Early life Charbel Dabire was born on January 15, 1997, in Burkina Faso. His family moved to Canada when he was young, and he attended Mount Carmel High School in Toronto. After a time at Mount Carmel, Dabire transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

College career After graduating high school, Dabire spent 2015 with the New Mexico Military Institute junior college. He was named team captain prior to his senior year of 2018. As team captain, Dabire made a career-best 26 tackles, and recorded one 36-yard fumble return touchdown off a blocked punt.

Professional career Saskatchewan Roughriders Following his senior year, Dabire was selected with the 44th pick of the 2019 CFL draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He signed his rookie contract with the Roughriders in May 2019. In his first season, Dabire appeared in 11 games, started one, and made seven tackles and a sack. He played his first game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in week two, making one tackle. Dabire finished the 2021 season with 11 games played, eight tackles and one sack.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats On February 11, 2026, it was announced that Dabire had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.