Botti Biabi

Botti Biabi
Personal information
Full name Botti Boulenin Biabi[1]
Date of birth (1996-03-08) 8 March 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Camberwell, London, England
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Drumchapel United
Youth career
Clydebank
2012–2014 Falkirk
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Falkirk 22 (3)
2015–2019 Swansea City 0 (0)
2017–2018 → Hamilton Academical (loan) 5 (0)
2018 → Macclesfield Town (loan) 3 (0)
2019 Ebbsfleet United 5 (0)
2019–2021 Stenhousemuir 35 (9)
2021–2022 Kelty Hearts 26 (3)
2022–2023 Brechin City 24 (9)
2023–2024 Kelty Hearts 22 (1)
2024– Drumchapel United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:54, 4 May 2024 (UTC)

Botti Boulenin Biabi (born 8 March 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for West of Scotland League Premier Division side Drumchapel United. He has previously played for Falkirk, Swansea City, Hamilton Academical, Macclesfield Town, Ebbsfleet United, Stenhousemuir, Brechin City and Kelty Hearts.

Career

Falkirk

Biabi was born in London,[3] however moved to Scotland aged 12 and grew up in the Scotstoun area of Glasgow,[4] where he attended Knightswood Secondary School and was involved in a training programme for youths in the city's housing estates organised by former Scotland player Andy McLaren.[5] He signed for Falkirk as a 16-year-old from Junior side Clydebank.[6] He made his first team debut in a promotion play-off game against Queen of the South on 6 May 2014. In all he made 32 appearances for Falkirk, in all competitions.

Swansea City

Biabi moved to Premier League club Swansea City on 17 August 2015 for a "six-figure fee",[7] where he joined up with their Under-21 squad.[4]

On 31 August 2017, Biabi signed for Scottish Premiership club Hamilton Academical on a four-month loan.[8]

On 31 January 2019, Biabi signed a one-year extension with Swansea City and joined Macclesfield Town on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.[9]

He was released by the club in July 2019.[10]

Brechin City

In October 2022, Biabi signed with Highland Football League side Brechin City until the end of the season.[11]

Kelty Hearts

In summer 2021, Biabi signed for Kelty Hearts and, after a season with Brechin City, he returned to the club in July 2023 signing for a 2nd time.[12][13]

International career

Because of parentage and birthplace, Biabi had a three-way choice to make between Ivory Coast, England and Scotland but elected to represent Scotland, the country of his upbringing.[14] He was called up to the Scotland under-19 side for matches in September 2014.[15]

Personal life

In September 2024, Biabi appeared in court accused of possession of cocaine with intent to supply.[16]

Career statistics

As of matches played 4 May 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Falkirk 2013–14[17] Scottish Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
2014–15[18] 22 3 4 0 3 0 2[b] 1 31 4
2015–16[19] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 22 3 4 0 3 0 3 1 32 4
Swansea City 2015–16[19] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016–17[20] 0 0 0 0 0 0 3[c] 1 3 1
2017–18[21] 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[c] 0 1 0
2018–19[22] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 4[c] 0 4 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 8 1
Hamilton Academical (loan) 2017–18[21] Scottish Premiership 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Macclesfield Town (loan) 2018–19[22] League Two 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Ebbsfleet United 2019–20[23] National League 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Stenhousemuir 2019–20[23] Scottish League Two 14 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 3
2020–21[24] 21 6 2 0 3 1 0 0 26 7
Total 35 9 2 0 3 1 0 0 40 10
Kelty Hearts 2021-22[25] Scottish League Two 26 3 3 0 4 0 1[b] 0 34 3
2023-24[26] Scottish League One 22 1 2 0 4 1 2[b] 2 30 4
Total 48 4 5 0 8 1 3 2 64 7
Brechin City 2022-23[27] Highland League 24 9 1 0 0 0 2[d] 1 27 10
Total 142 25 12 0 14 2 16 5 184 32
  1. ^ Appearance in the Scottish Championship play-offs
  2. ^ a b c Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  3. ^ a b c Appearances for Swansea City under-23s in the EFL Trophy
  4. ^ Two appearances in the Pyramid Playoffs

Honours

Swansea City U23

References

  1. ^ "Updated squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  2. ^ Botti Biabi at Soccerway
  3. ^ "Biabi move to Swansea imminent". falkirkherald.co.uk. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Swansea have signed teenage striker Botti Biabi from Falkirk". skysports.com. Sky Sports. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  5. ^ Andy McLaren fighting for funding in bid to get kids off the streets and on to football pitches, Daily Record, 24 January 2017
  6. ^ On-loan Hamilton kid Botti Biabi on how growing up in rough Glasgow neighbourhood is helping shape his career, Daily Record, 1 October 2017
  7. ^ "Swansea City sign Falkirk striker Botti Biabi". BBC Sport. BBC. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  8. ^ MacRae, Daryn (31 August 2017). "Hamilton sign Swansea striker Botti Biabi on loan". STV. Archived from the original on 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Biabi joins Macclesfield on loan". Swansea City A.F.C. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  10. ^ "Gregor Zabret makes Oldham loan move | Swansea". www.swanseacity.com. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  11. ^ Goodwin, Sophie (14 October 2022). "Highland League: Brechin City sign forward Botti Biabi on deal until end of season". Press & Journal. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Botti Biabi Signs". www.keltyhearts.co.uk. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Botti Biabi gives his thoughts on return to the club". www.dunfermlinepress.com. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  14. ^ "BIABI CHOOSES SCOTLAND". falkirkfc.co.uk. Falkirk F.C. 17 August 2015. Archived from the original on 28 January 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  15. ^ "Swans snap up Falkirk youngster Biabi". swanseacity.com. Swansea City AFC. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  16. ^ "Scots footballer accused of drugs charges". Glasgow Times. 24 September 2024.
  17. ^ "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  18. ^ "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  19. ^ a b "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  20. ^ "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  21. ^ a b "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  22. ^ a b "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  23. ^ a b "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  24. ^ "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  25. ^ "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  26. ^ "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  27. ^ "Games played by Botti Biabi in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  28. ^ "It's a perfect end to the season, says King". www.premierleague.com. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2023.