David Simão

Born in Versailles, Yvelines, France, Simão spent most of his youth career at S.L. Benfica, having arrived at the age of 10 from Grupo Instrução Musical Desportiva Abóboda. On 19 January 2008, he was called to the first team for a Taça de Portugal tie against C.D. Feirense, courtesy of manager José Antonio Camacho, and was also picked for both UEFA Cup round-of-16 matches against Getafe CF, not being used however in any of the three fixtures. Simão made his professional debut with C.D. Fátima, on loan, his first appearance being against C.D. Santa Clara in the 2009–10 season opener in the Segunda Liga, a 1–0 away loss. On 26 September 2009, he scored his first goal for the side, in a 1–1 away draw to Gil Vicente FC. On 17 June 2010, Simão moved to F.C. Paços de Ferreira, still on loan. He made his Primeira Liga debut on 14 August in a 1–0 home win over Sporting CP, and only missed five league games (19 starts, 2,051 minutes of action) during the campaign as the team finished in seventh position. Simão returned to Benfica for 2011–12 but, deemed surplus to requirements by manager Jorge Jesus, he moved to fellow top-tier Académica de Coimbra again on loan, on 17 January 2012. He scored his first goal for his new club on 26 March, netting from 40 yards in a 2–1 defeat at S.C. Braga. On 20 May, he played 69 minutes of a 1–0 victory against Sporting in the final of the Portuguese Cup, their first title in the competition in 73 years. On 31 July 2012, Simão was loaned to C.S.…

As of match played on 27 May 2023

Simão's older brother, Bruno, was also a footballer, in the defender position.

Académica

Taça de Portugal: 2011–12 Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Israel State Cup: 2019–20 Individual

SJPF Young Player of the Month: December 2012, January 2013