Mohamed Simakan is a professional footballer who represents both Guinea and France.
He began his professional career at RC Strasbourg Alsace in 2019.
Simakan transferred to RB Leipzig in March 2021, where he became a key player.
Биография
Early Life
Mohamed Sanousy Simakan was born in Marseille to Guinean parents and acquired French nationality on November 7, 2005, through his mother's naturalization. This multicultural background has influenced his identity as a professional athlete.
Career
Simakan began his professional journey in football when he signed his first contract with RC Strasbourg Alsace on May 16, 2018. He made his debut in a UEFA Europa League match against Maccabi Haifa on July 25, 2019. His impressive performances in Ligue 1 led to a transfer to RB Leipzig on March 22, 2021, where he quickly established himself as a key player. During his time at Leipzig, he participated in significant matches, including his Champions League debut on September 21, 2021, and scoring his first Champions League goal on September 6, 2022. Notably, he scored the first goal of the 2023–24 Champions League season on September 19, 2023, in a match against Young Boys.
In September 2024, Simakan took a new step in his career by joining Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, continuing to showcase his skills on an international stage.
International Career
Simakan's talent was recognized at the international level when he was called up to the France U20 national team, where he made a notable impact by scoring a header in his first match against Slovenia, contributing to a 2–2 draw. His style of play is characterized by his strength in ground and aerial duels, making him a versatile defender capable of playing both right-back and center-back positions.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Thanks to his great performance with Strasbourg in Ligue 1, Simakan was called up by Bernard Diomède to play for France U20 national team. He played his first game as a starter against Slovenia in which he scored a header contributing to his team's 2–2 draw.
Strasbourg
On 16 May 2018, Simakan signed his first professional contract with Strasbourg. He made his professional debut in a 3–1 UEFA Europa League win over Maccabi Haifa on 25 July 2019.
RB Leipzig
On 22 March 2021, Simakan agreed to join German club RB Leipzig on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee, to be effective in the summer of 2021. He made his debut for the club in the First round of the DFB Pokal against SV Sandhausen, which ended in a 4–0 win. He made his Champions League debut on 21 September 2021, in a 2–1 defeat to Club Brugge. Simakan immediately became an important player for the club, taking part in 28 Bundesliga matches, He missed two matches during the season due to the COVID-19 virus. He was also instrumental in the DFB Pokal, where he took part in all the matches on route to Leipzig winning the title. In his second season with the club, Simaken continued to be an important part of the team, as he played 24 matches in the league, scoring once. On 6 September 2022, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 4–1 defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk. Simaken participated in 5 matches in the DFB Pokal, where RB Leipzig won the competition for the second straight season, however he was an unused substitute in the final. On 19 September 2023, he scored the first ever goal of the 2023–24 Champions League season in the 3rd minute of a 3–1 away win over Young Boys.
Al-Nassr
On 2 September 2024, Simakan joined Saudi Pro League…
According to Sofascore.com's football algorithm, Simakan's strengths include ground duels and aerial duels. He is a ball-carrying, aggressive, versatile defender adept at playing either right-back or center-back.
- National team
- France
- Club
- RC Strasbourg Alsace (2019–)
- Club
- RB Leipzig
Личное
Born in Marseille to Guinean parents, Simakan acquired French nationality on 7 November 2005, through the collective effect of his mother's naturalization.
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aaron AnselminoRC Strasbourg Alsace · 2026- Abdallah N'dourRC Strasbourg Alsace
- Abdelilah FahmiRC Strasbourg Alsace · 2003–2005
Abdelkrim MerryRC Strasbourg Alsace · 1983–1984- Abdellah LiegeonRC Strasbourg Alsace · 1987–1989
Abdou DialloRB Leipzig · 2022–2023
Ademola LookmanRB Leipzig · 2018–2022
Adrian MrowiecRB Leipzig · 2012–2012- Agyemang DiawusieRB Leipzig · 2015–2017
- Agyemang DiawusieRB Leipzig · 2017–2018
- Ahmed Abou MoslemRC Strasbourg Alsace · 2006–2009
Ahmed KantariRC Strasbourg Alsace · 2006–2008
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Mohamed Sanousy Simakan is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.
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