Zema Abbey
| Date of birth | 17 April 1977 |
| Place of birth | Luton |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Forward |
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 |
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| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | League Division 2 | 15 | 5 |
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| 2000-01 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 11 | 9 |
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| 2001-02 | Norwich City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 6 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Norwich City | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 12 | 18 |
5 |
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| 2003-04 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 1 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Boston United | League Two | 3 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Bradford City | League One | 6 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Torquay United | League One | 2 | 4 |
1 |
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| 2004-05 | Wycombe Wanderers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Two | 3 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Kettering Town | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2000 | Grimsby Town v Norwich City | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Norwich City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Queens Park Rangers v Norwich City | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Norwich City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Fulham v Norwich City | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Norwich City v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Norwich City v Watford | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Birmingham City v Norwich City | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Norwich City v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Crystal Palace v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Norwich City v Stockport County | W | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Norwich City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Huddersfield Town v Norwich City | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Watford v Norwich City | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Norwich City v Preston North End | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Norwich City v Grimsby Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v Norwich City | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 May 2001 | Wimbledon v Norwich City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Millwall v Norwich City | L | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Norwich City v Manchester City | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Brentford v Norwich City | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Wimbledon v Norwich City | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Norwich City v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Norwich City v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Rotherham United v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Preston North End v Norwich City | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Bradford City v Norwich City | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Wimbledon v Norwich City | L | 4-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Norwich City v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Norwich City v Crystal Palace | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Burnley v Norwich City | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Norwich City v Derby County | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Crystal Palace v Norwich City | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Norwich City v Walsall | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Norwich City v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Grimsby Town v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Norwich City v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Jan 2003 | Norwich City v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Jan 2003 | Watford v Norwich City | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Norwich City v Dagenham and Redbridge | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Norwich City v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Sheffield Wednesday v Norwich City | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Southampton v Norwich City | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 25 Feb 2003 | Gillingham v Norwich City | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Mar 2003 | Norwich City v Ipswich Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Mar 2003 | Norwich City v Reading | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Mar 2003 | Portsmouth v Norwich City | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Norwich City v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Millwall v Norwich City | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Nottingham Forest v Norwich City | L | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Mar 2003 | Norwich City v Wimbledon | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Norwich City v Bradford City | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Derby County v Norwich City | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Norwich City v Burnley | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Walsall v Norwich City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Norwich City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 May 2003 | Norwich City v Preston North End | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Bradford City v Norwich City | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Norwich City v Rotherham United | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Sheffield United v Norwich City | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.