Simon Dia Explained

Simon Dia
Fullname:Ousmane Simon Pierre Alexandre Dia
Birth Date:17 July 1992
Birth Place:Saint-Quentin, France
Height:1.93 m[1]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Bangkok
Clubnumber:92
Youthclubs1:Lille
Youthclubs2:Valenciennes
Years1:2010–2014
Clubs1:Valenciennes
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2014
Clubs2:Valenciennes B
Caps2:45
Goals2:15
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Lekhwiya (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:Amiens
Caps4:18
Goals4:1
Years5:2015–2017
Clubs5:Saint-Quentin
Caps5:51
Goals5:21
Years6:2017–2019
Clubs6:Entente SSG
Caps6:61
Goals6:10
Years7:2019
Clubs7:Police Tero
Caps7:15
Goals7:9
Years8:2020
Clubs8:Chainat Hornbill
Caps8:6
Goals8:1
Years9:2021
Clubs9:Ratchaburi
Caps9:5
Goals9:1
Years10:2021
Clubs10:Sitra
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Years11:2022
Clubs11:Kasetsart
Caps11:16
Goals11:7
Years12:2023
Clubs12:Ayutthaya United
Caps12:13
Goals12:3
Years13:2023–2024
Clubs13:Olympic Charleroi
Caps13:10
Goals13:1
Years14:2024–
Clubs14:Bangkok
Caps14:0
Goals14:0
Club-Update:9 August 2023

Ousmane Simon Pierre Alexandre Dia (born 17 July 1992) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Thai League 2 club Bangkok.

Career

Simon Dia was born in Saint-Quentin, France. He began his career at Valenciennes. In October 2012, Dia signed on loan for Qatari club Lekhwiya.[2] During his time at the club, Dia made four first team appearances for the club in the Qatar Stars League.

In January 2014, Dia signed for Amiens, making his debut against Dunkerque.[3]

On 14 August 2015, Dia signed for his hometown club of Saint-Quentin, after rejecting an offer from Belgian club Seraing.[4]

On 1 July 2023, Dia signed for Olympic Charleroi, returning to European football for the first time since 2019.[5]

Personal life

Dia is the son of Ali Dia.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Simon Dia . 2023-01-11 . worldfootball.net . en.
  2. Web site: UFFICIALE: Lekhwiya, preso Simon Dia. Tutto Mercato. 1 October 2012. 24 November 2016. Italian.
  3. Web site: La métamorphose de Simon DIA. Amiens SC. 23 July 2014. 24 November 2016. French.
  4. Web site: Football/CFA2 (match amical): l’OSQ s’offre Simon Dia. 14 August 2015. 24 November 2016. French.
  5. Web site: SIMON DIA EST DOGUE Royal Olympic Club Charleroi - . 2023-08-09 . fr-FR.
  6. Web site: Finding Ali Dia. Bleacher Report. Kelly. Naqi. 23 November 2016. 24 November 2016.