Simon Zenke
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Simon Zenke: profile
Simon Zenke (born 24 December 1988 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Zenke made the step into senior football with Niger Tornadoes F.C. in 2005. He played for 9 clubs in 5 countries between 2005 and 2019. The busiest spell of his career was at Samsunspor FC (2010–2012): 53 appearances and 17 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 247 appearances and 36 goals.
Kaduna has produced 76 footballers in our database, including Vincent Enyeama, Celestine Babayaro and Sadiq Umar.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2005–2019 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Nigeria, France, Turkey, Belgium and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.15 (36 in 247)
- Latest move
- FC Dinamo Bucharest (2018)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Appiah, Serge Aurier and Diafra Sakho (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Niger Tornadoes F.C. |
Nigeria National League | 7 | 1 |
| 2007–2010 |  RC Strasbourg Alsace |
Ligue 1 | 37 | 3 |
| 2010–2012 |  Samsunspor FC |
Süper Lig | 53 | 17 |
| 2012–2013 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 | İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. |
Süper Lig | 19 | 2 |
| 2014–2015 | Şanlıurfaspor |
TFF First League | 22 | 3 |
| 2015–2016 | Kardemir Karabükspor |
Süper Lig | 29 | 3 |
| 2016–2018 |  Royale Union Tubize-Braine |
Challenger Pro League | 47 | 5 |
| 2018–2019 |  FC Dinamo Bucharest |
Liga I | 22 | 1 |
| Total | 247 | 36 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Simon Zenke?
Simon Zenke was born on 24 December 1988, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Simon Zenke born?
Simon Zenke was born in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Simon Zenke played for?
Simon Zenke's recorded clubs are Niger Tornadoes F.C., RC Strasbourg Alsace, Samsunspor FC, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K., Şanlıurfaspor, Kardemir Karabükspor, Royale Union Tubize-Braine and FC Dinamo Bucharest.
How tall is Simon Zenke?
Simon Zenke is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Simon Zenke play?
Simon Zenke played as a forward.
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