Amara Simba
Senegalese footballer
Senegal
Forward
Amara Simba: profile
Amara Simba (born 23 December 1961 in Dakar, Senegal) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Simba started out at ASC Jeanne d'Arc in 1975. He played for 14 clubs in 5 countries between 1975 and 2002. His most appearances came at Paris Saint-Germain FC (1986–1993), where he made 126 appearances and scored 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 343 appearances and 84 goals.
At international level, Simba represented France (1991–1992), earning 3 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1975–2002 (28 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Senegal, France, Monaco, Mexico and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (84 in 343)
- Latest move
- Billericay Town F.C. (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Boniface, Jeffrey Schlupp and Mbwana Samatta (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1981 | ASC Jeanne d'Arc |
Senegal Premier League | – | – |
| 1983–1986 |  FC Versailles |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 1986–1993 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | 126 | 19 |
| 1990–1991 | AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 28 | 10 |
| 1993–1994 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 32 | 4 |
| 1994–1995 | Stade Malherbe Caen |
Ligue 3 | 37 | 12 |
| 1995–1996 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 39 | 4 |
| 1996–1998 |  Club León |
Liga MX | – | – |
| 1998–2000 |  Leyton Orient F.C. |
EFL League One | 37 | 13 |
| 2000 | Kettering Town F.C. |
Southern Football League | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | Barnet F.C. |
EFL League Two | – | – |
| 2000 | Kingstonian F.C. |
Isthmian League | 17 | 9 |
| 2000–2001 | St Albans City F.C. |
Southern Football League | 12 | 9 |
| 2001–2002 | Billericay Town F.C. |
National League South | 13 | 4 |
| Total | 343 | 84 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992 | France |
Senior | 3 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Amara Simba?
Amara Simba was born on 23 December 1961, which makes him 64 years old.
Where was Amara Simba born?
Amara Simba was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Amara Simba play for?
Amara Simba played international football for France. He has 3 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Amara Simba played for?
Amara Simba's recorded clubs are ASC Jeanne d'Arc, FC Versailles, Paris Saint-Germain FC, AS Cannes, AS Monaco FC, Stade Malherbe Caen, Lille OSC, Club León, Leyton Orient F.C., Kettering Town F.C., Barnet F.C. and Kingstonian F.C. among others.
What position does Amara Simba play?
Amara Simba played as a forward.
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