Simon Adingra is an Ivorian professional footballer born in 2002.
He plays as a winger for Eredivisie club Ajax, on loan from Premier League club Sunderland.
Adingra made his professional debut for FC Nordsjælland in April 2021, scoring a goal shortly after coming on as a substitute.
Биография
Early Life
Simon Adingra was born in 2002 in Abobo, a suburb of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. He honed his football skills at the Right to Dream Academy, which is known for nurturing young talent in the sport. This foundation set the stage for his professional career in football.
Career
Adingra began his professional journey with Danish club FC Nordsjælland, joining them in January 2020. He made a notable debut on April 18, 2021, scoring a goal in a 2–2 draw against Copenhagen. His impressive performance caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to a transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion in June 2022, where he signed a four-year contract. Shortly after, he was loaned to Brighton's sister club, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, for the 2022–23 season.
Upon returning to Brighton, Adingra made an immediate impact in the Premier League, scoring his first goal in a 4–1 victory over Luton Town on August 12, 2023. He continued to shine, contributing significantly to his team's success, including a brace in a 5–0 win against Sheffield United in February 2024. In July 2025, he signed with Sunderland A.F.C. and scored his first goal for the club later that year. In February 2026, he was loaned to AS Monaco for the remainder of the season.
International Career
Adingra's international career took off in March 2023 when he received his first call-up to the Ivory Coast national team. He played a crucial role in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring a vital equalizer in the quarter-finals against Mali and assisting in the final against Nigeria, helping his team secure the championship. His performances earned him the title of Best Young Player of the tournament. As of May 2026, he was selected to represent Ivory Coast in the upcoming World Cup, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
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As of match played 17 May 2026
International
As of match played 20 June 2026
Scores and results list Ivory Coast's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Adingra goal.
Early career
Adingra was born in Abobo, a suburb of Abidjan. A former player of the Right to Dream Academy, Adingra joined Danish club Nordsjælland in January 2020. He made his professional debut on 18 April 2021 in a 2–2 league draw against Copenhagen. He replaced Ivan Mesík at the 68th minute of the game and went on to score his team's second goal.
Brighton and Hove Albion
On 24 June 2022, Adingra transferred to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, signing a four-year contract. Ten days later, Adingra joined Brighton's Belgian sister club Union SG on loan for the 2022–23 season. Adingra made his Brighton debut as a substitute in the opening game of the 2023–24 season on 12 August. He scored the Seagulls' third goal in an eventual 4–1 home win over newly promoted Luton Town. During that same season, Adingra made his first Premier League start on 16 September in a 3–1 victory over Manchester United in which he recorded an assist. Upon returning to Brighton after winning the 2023 AFCON title, Adingra would score a brace in a 5–0 win against Sheffield United on 18 February 2024.
Sunderland
On 10 July 2025, Adingra joined fellow Premier League club Sunderland, signing a five-year contract. On 28 December 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw at home against Leeds United.
Loan to Monaco
On 2 February 2026, Sunderland announced that Adingra had been loaned to Ligue 1 club Monaco for the rest of the season.
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In March 2023, Adingra received his first call-up to the Ivory Coast senior national team for two Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Comoros. On 3 February 2024, Adingra scored a 90th minute equaliser in an eventual extra-time 2–1 win against Mali in the quarter-finals of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. On 11 February, he provided two assists and was named as man of the match in the tournament's final against Nigeria, which ended in a 2–1 victory for Ivory Coast. On May 15, 2026, Adingra was integrated by Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé in his list of 26 players in order to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
- Club
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2022–2025)
- Club
- FC Nordsjælland (2020–2022)
- Club
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (2022–2023)
- Club
- Sunderland A.F.C. (2025–)
- Club
- AS Monaco FC (2026–2026)
- Club
- Ivory Coast men's national football team (2023–)
- Club
- AFC Ajax (2026–)
- National team
- Ivory Coast
Наследие
Ivory Coast
Africa Cup of Nations: 2023 Individual
Africa Cup of Nations Best Young Player: 2023
Клубы
- Ivory Coast men's national football team2023сейчас
- Sunderland A.F.C.2025сейчас
- AFC Ajax2026сейчас
- FC Nordsjælland2020–2022
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2022–2025
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise2022–2023
- AS Monaco FC2026–2026
Играл вместе с
- Aadil AssanaAS Monaco FC · 2011–2014
Aaron ConnollyBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Aaron HughesBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2014–2015
Aaron MokoenaAFC Ajax · 1999–2003
Abdelaziz Ben TifourAS Monaco FC · 1956–1958
Abdelhak NouriAFC Ajax · 2015–2017- Abdellah LiegeonAS Monaco FC · 1981–1987
Abdelmounaim BoutouilRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2020
Abdelrafik GérardRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2018- Abderrahmane BoubekeurAS Monaco FC · 1954–1958
Abdou DialloAS Monaco FC · 2014–2015
Abdou Kader ManganeSunderland A.F.C. · 2013–2013
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Simon Adingra is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Eredivisie club Ajax, on loan from Premier League club Sunderland, and the Ivory Coast national team.
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