# Botti Biabi

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, however moved to Scotland aged 12 and grew up in the Scotstoun area of Glasgow, 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. He signed for Falkirk as a 16-year-old from Junior side Clydebank. 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", where he joined up with their Under-21 squad.
On 31 August 2017, Biabi signed for Scottish Premiership club Hamilton Academical on a four-month loan.
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.
He was released by the club in July 2019.

### Brechin City

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

### 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.

## 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. He was called up to the Scotland under-19 side for matches in September 2014.

## Personal life

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

## Career statistics

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

## Honours

Swansea City U23
* Premier League Cup: 2016–17
Kelty Hearts
Cinch Scottish League 2: 2021-2022
Brechin City
Breedon Highland League: 2022-2023