Date of birth | 20 October 1978 |
Place of birth | Port Harcourt |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Weight | 68 kg |
Height | 1.78 m |
Position | Defender/Right back |
Abbey was affected by a string of minor injuries: knee, shoulder, groin strain, hamstring and also a bout of 'flu, nevertheless his overall performance at right back for Macclesfield Town showed steady improvement in 2000-01.
He is now much more of a team player, although he still retains his natural individual flair and enthusiasm.
Abbey went on the Moss Rose transfer list in March 2002.
He joined Port Vale in December 2004 on non-contract terms then secured a contract to the end of the season.
Abbey joined Crewe Alexandra in July 2007 with a one-year contract that was extended to June 2009 in May 2008.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Sharks FC | 01 Jul 1998 | 20 Aug 1999 | |
Macclesfield Town | 20 Aug 1999 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
Port Vale | 17 Dec 2004 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
Crewe Alexandra | 31 Jul 2007 | 30 Jun 2009 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1999-00 | Macclesfield Town | FA Cup | 2 |
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1999-00 | Macclesfield Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2000-01 | Macclesfield Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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2000-01 | Macclesfield Town | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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2000-01 | Macclesfield Town | League Division 3 | 13 | 5 |
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2001-02 | Macclesfield Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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2001-02 | Macclesfield Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Macclesfield Town | League Division 3 | 15 | 2 |
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2002-03 | Macclesfield Town | FA Cup | 2 |
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2002-03 | Macclesfield Town | League Division 3 | 16 | 6 |
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2003-04 | Macclesfield Town | FA Cup | 3 |
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2003-04 | Macclesfield Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Macclesfield Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Macclesfield Town | League Division 3 | 23 | 2 |
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2004-05 | Port Vale | League One | 16 | 2 |
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2005-06 | Port Vale | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Port Vale | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Port Vale | League One | 19 | 1 |
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2006-07 | Port Vale | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2006-07 | Port Vale | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
2006-07 | Port Vale | League Cup | 3 | ||||
2006-07 | Port Vale | League One | 18 | 6 |
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2007-08 | Crewe Alexandra | League One | 20 | 3 |
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2008-09 | Crewe Alexandra | League One | 4 | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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2003-04 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | ||||
2003-04 | Nigeria | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
2003-04 | Nigeria | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Nigeria | Unity Cup | 1 | ||||
2004-05 | Nigeria | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
2004-05 | Nigeria | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
2006-07 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | ||||
2006-07 | Nigeria | International Friendly | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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26 Jul 2003 | Nigeria v Venezuela | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
27 Jan 2004 | Nigeria v Morocco | L | 0-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals Group D |
31 Jan 2004 | Nigeria v South Africa | W | 4-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals Group D |
04 Feb 2004 | Benin v Nigeria | W | 1-2 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals Group D |
08 Feb 2004 | Cameroon v Nigeria | W | 1-2 | Africa Cup of Nations | Quarter-final |
11 Feb 2004 | Tunisia v Nigeria | L | 1-1 (3-5) | Africa Cup of Nations | Semi-final |
13 Feb 2004 | Nigeria v Mali | W | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | 3rd place |
29 May 2004 | Nigeria v Republic of Ireland | W | 3-0 | Unity Cup | |
05 Jun 2004 | Nigeria v Rwanda | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 4 |
20 Jun 2004 | Angola v Nigeria | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 4 |
03 Jul 2004 | Nigeria v Algeria | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 4 |
17 Nov 2004 | South Africa v Nigeria | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
05 Jun 2005 | Rwanda v Nigeria | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 4 |
02 Sep 2006 | Nigeria v Niger | W | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 3 |
08 Oct 2006 | Lesotho v Nigeria | W | 0-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 3 |
06 Feb 2007 | Ghana v Nigeria | L | 4-1 | International Friendly |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.