Zema Abbey

Date of birth17 April 1977
Place of birthLuton
NationalityEnglish
Weight81 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionForward

Abbey started the 2000-01 season at Cambridge United with a flourish and scored five league goals before suffering a dip in form.

In December, he moved on to Norwich City for a substantial fee and made an immediate impact for the Canaries.

Although regularly in the squad, he was often used as a substitute, netting his first goal for his new club in the home game against Queens Park Rangers.

A pacy centre forward who can also operate in a wide role, his excellent close control enables him to go past defenders with ease.

He also possesses an excellent spring in his jump that allows him to beat much taller players in the air.

Abbey joined Torquay United in March 2005 on a short-term contract.

Rejoined Arlesey Town in July 2009 as Assistant Manager.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Arlesey Town 01 Jul 1997 30 Jun 1998
Hitchin Town 01 Jul 1998 11 Feb 2000
Cambridge United 11 Feb 2000 15 Dec 2000
Norwich City 15 Dec 2000 27 Aug 2004
Boston United 27 Aug 2004 27 Sep 2004
Wycombe Wanderers 07 Oct 2004 07 Nov 2004
Bradford City 16 Nov 2004 15 Jan 2005
Stoke City 17 Jan 2005 27 Jan 2005 T
Torquay United 02 Mar 2005 30 Jun 2005
Barnet 04 Jul 2005 15 Jul 2005 T
Forest Green Rovers 19 Aug 2005 30 Jun 2006
Kettering Town 01 Jul 2006 01 Dec 2006
Barton Rovers 30 Jan 2007 09 Nov 2007
Halesowen Town 09 Nov 2007 30 Jun 2009
Arlesey Town 01 Jul 2009

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2000-01 Cambridge United FA Cup 1
2000-01 Cambridge United LDV Vans Trophy 1
2000-01 Cambridge United League Cup 1
1
2000-01 Cambridge United League Division 2 15
5
1
2000-01 Norwich City League Division 1 11
9
1
1
2001-02 Norwich City League Cup 1
2001-02 Norwich City League Division 1 6
1
2002-03 Norwich City FA Cup 1
2
1
1
2002-03 Norwich City League Division 1 12
18
5
3
2003-04 Norwich City League Division 1 1
2
2004-05 Boston United League Two 3
2
1
2004-05 Bradford City League One 6
1
1
2004-05 Torquay United League One 2
4
1
2004-05 Wycombe Wanderers LDV Vans Trophy 1
2004-05 Wycombe Wanderers League Two 3
2
1
2006-07 Kettering Town FA Cup 1
1
2012-13 Arlesey Town FA Cup
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
12 Aug 2000 Cambridge United v Bury L 0-1 League Division 2
19 Aug 2000 AFC Bournemouth v Cambridge United D 1-1 League Division 2
22 Aug 2000 Cambridge United v Portsmouth D 0-0 League Cup 1st round 1st leg
26 Aug 2000 Cambridge United v Bristol City W 1-0 League Division 2
28 Aug 2000 Notts County v Cambridge United W 0-1 League Division 2
02 Sep 2000 Oxford United v Cambridge United D 1-1 League Division 2
05 Sep 2000 Portsmouth v Cambridge United L 1-0
Agg: 1-0
League Cup 1st round 2nd leg
09 Sep 2000 Cambridge United v Rotherham United W 6-1 League Division 2
12 Sep 2000 Cambridge United v Port Vale W 4-0 League Division 2
23 Sep 2000 Cambridge United v Bristol Rovers L 0-3 League Division 2
30 Sep 2000 Oldham Athletic v Cambridge United W 1-3 League Division 2
13 Oct 2000 Cambridge United v Luton Town W 2-1 League Division 2
17 Oct 2000 Cambridge United v Stoke City D 1-1 League Division 2
21 Oct 2000 Colchester United v Cambridge United L 2-0 League Division 2
31 Oct 2000 Swindon Town v Cambridge United L 3-1 League Division 2
04 Nov 2000 Cambridge United v Brentford D 1-1 League Division 2
05 Dec 2000 Cambridge United v Colchester United W 2-0 LDV Vans Trophy 1st round - southern section
09 Dec 2000 Morecambe v Cambridge United L 2-1 FA Cup 2nd round
13 Jan 2001 Cambridge United v Notts County D 2-2 League Division 2


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.