Saïdou Simporé

Burkinabe footballer

Burkina Faso Defender Al-Faisaly SC

34Age

1Int'l goals*

7Clubs

293Club apps

30Club goals

179Height (cm)

Saïdou Simporé: profile

Saïdou Simporé (born 31 August 1992 in Burkina Faso) is a Burkinabé footballer who plays as a defender for Al-Faisaly SC.

Simporé's senior club career began in 2012 at AS SONABEL. He has played for 7 clubs in 3 countries since 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at National Bank of Egypt SC (2023–2026): 103 appearances and 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 293 appearances and 30 goals.

At international level, Simporé has represented Burkina Faso (2015–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Benin on 18 November 2025 (International Friendly).

Burkina Faso has produced 47 footballers in our database, including Abdoul Tapsoba, Zakaria Sanogo and Banou Diawara.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2015 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2025 – aged 33 (match)
Club career: 2012–present (15 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: Burkina Faso, Egypt and Jordan
Club goals per game: 0.10 (30 in 293)
Height: 179 cm — taller than 27% of Burkinabé internationals on record
Latest move: Al-Faisaly SC (2026)
Shares a birthday with: Christopher Katongo, Mahamane Traoré and Ibrahim Diakité (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2012–2016	AS SONABEL	Burkinabé Premier League	–	–
2016–2018	El Dakhleya	Egyptian Premier League	83	4
2019–2021	Al Masry SC	Egyptian Premier League	73	13
2021–2022	Al Ittihad Alexandria Club	Egyptian Premier League	29	2
2023–2026	National Bank of Egypt SC	Egyptian Premier League	103	10
2026–	Al-Faisaly SC	Jordan Premier League	5	1
–2012	Rail Club du Kadiogo	Burkinabé Premier League	–	–
	Total		293	30

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2015–	Burkina Faso	Senior	–	1

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	18 Nov 2025	Benin 0–3 Burkina Faso	90	International Friendly

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Saïdou Simporé?

Saïdou Simporé was born on 31 August 1992, which makes him 34 years old.

Where was Saïdou Simporé born?

Saïdou Simporé was born in Burkina Faso.

Which national team does Saïdou Simporé play for?

Saïdou Simporé plays international football for Burkina Faso.

Which clubs has Saïdou Simporé played for?

Saïdou Simporé's recorded clubs are AS SONABEL, El Dakhleya, Al Masry SC, Al Ittihad Alexandria Club, National Bank of Egypt SC, Al-Faisaly SC and Rail Club du Kadiogo.

What team does Saïdou Simporé play for now?

According to the latest data, Saïdou Simporé plays for Al-Faisaly SC.

How tall is Saïdou Simporé?

Saïdou Simporé is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Saïdou Simporé play?

Saïdou Simporé plays as a defender.