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Elye Wahi

Elye Wahi is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eintracht Frankfurt.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Elye Wahi is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eintracht Frankfurt. Born in France, he represents the Ivory Coast national team at international level.

Early life

Elye Wahi was born on 2 January 2003 in Courcouronnes, France. His full name is Sepe Elye Delmas Wahi, and he holds Ivorian nationality through international representation.

Club career

Wahi is an attacking player whose current club is Eintracht Frankfurt. Recent player databases and transfer reporting indicate he has also been associated with Nice and Marseille during his senior career.

International career

Wahi represents Ivory Coast at international level. Sources identify him as an Ivory Coast national team player rather than a French senior international.

Playing style

Player profiles describe Wahi primarily as a centre-forward or forward, with some sources also listing winger roles. He is commonly reported as right-footed.

Key facts

  • Elye Wahi is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • He was born on 2 January 2003 in Courcouronnes, France.
  • He represents the Ivory Coast national team at international level.
  • He has also been associated with clubs Nice and Marseille during his senior career.
  • He is primarily a centre-forward and is right-footed.
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Canadian context

Wahi’s relevance to Canada is mainly through international football coverage and any matches involving Ivory Coast or Eintracht Frankfurt that are followed by Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Elye Wahi?
Elye Wahi is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eintracht Frankfurt and represents Ivory Coast internationally.
When was Elye Wahi born?
He was born on 2 January 2003.
What position does Elye Wahi play?
He plays mainly as a forward, often listed as a centre-forward.
Which club does Elye Wahi play for?
Current player profiles list Eintracht Frankfurt as his club.
Which national team does Elye Wahi represent?
He represents the Ivory Coast national team.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elye_Wahi
    Supports: Full name, date of birth, birthplace, current club, position, and international team.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/311118/elye-wahi
    Supports: Birthdate, position, club listing, nationality, height, and squad information.
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/elye-wahi/profil/spieler/659542
    Supports: Position, date of birth, birthplace, citizenship, and club history.
  4. Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=136722
    Supports: Current club listing, nationality, birth date, and player identity.