Simon Diedhiou
Senegalese footballer
Senegal
Forward
Simon Diedhiou: profile
Simon Diedhiou (born 10 July 1991 in Dakar, Senegal) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Diedhiou made the step into senior football with Diambars FC in 2008. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2008. His most appearances came at FK Haugesund (2015–2016), where he made 29 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 29 appearances and 9 goals.
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 3: Senegal, Norway and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.31 (9 in 29)
- Latest move
- KAA Gent (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mark González, Jamba and Sherif Ekramy (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2014 | Diambars FC |
Senegal Premier League | – | – |
| 2015–2016 |  FK Haugesund |
1. divisjon football | 29 | 9 |
| 2016– |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 29 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Simon Diedhiou?
Simon Diedhiou was born on 10 July 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Simon Diedhiou born?
Simon Diedhiou was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which clubs has Simon Diedhiou played for?
Simon Diedhiou's recorded clubs are Diambars FC, FK Haugesund and KAA Gent.
How tall is Simon Diedhiou?
Simon Diedhiou is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Simon Diedhiou play?
Simon Diedhiou played as a forward.
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