Esteban Abadie
Esteban Abadie | |
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| Born | December 1, 1997 Le Mans, Sarthe, France |
| Occupation | Professional rugby union player |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Flanker for Toulon and the French national rugby team |
Esteban Abadie (born 1 December 1997) is a professional French rugby union athlete who occupies the position of flanker for Toulon as well as representing the French national squad.
Club career
Hailing from Le Mans, Sarthe, Abadie developed through the youth ranks at Racing 92, where he made a single senior appearance during the 2017–18 Top 14 campaign facing Stade Toulousain.
In 2019, he joined CA Brive, becoming an integral figure despite the club's struggles with relegation. His proficiency in line-outs and dynamic ball-carrying abilities earned him a transfer to RC Toulon in June 2023. At Toulon, under the guidance of coaches Pierre Mignoni and Sergio Parisse, Abadie rapidly emerged as a prominent leader within the squad.
International career
Abadie received his initial call-up to the senior French side in January 2024 ahead of the Six Nations tournament, even though he was recovering from an injury at that time.
Style of play
Coming from a lineage deeply rooted in rugby, Esteban's father, grandfather, and great-uncle André Abadie all competed at the professional level.
Honours
- Winner of 1 Six Nations Championship title: 2025