Charles Abi

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. On 18 January 2025, Abi signed a six-months contract with Championnat National club Rouen, with a club option to extend for two additional seasons.

Abi is a youth international for France, playing for the national U16, U18 and U19 teams. He was called up to the Togo national team for a set of friendlies in March 2026.

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.

Saint-Étienne

Coupe de France runner-up: 2019–20