Simon Gbegnon

Born in Nantes to Togolese parents, Gbegnon started his career with Vaillante Sports d'Angers in the 2010–11 season. He subsequently represented FC Rezé and AC Chapelain, before joining USJA Carquefou in 2013, being initially assigned to the second team. On 17 June 2015, Gbegnon joined SAS Épinal in the Championnat National, being a regular starter during his two-year spell. On 1 June 2017, he moved to fellow league team AS Béziers, and achieved promotion in his first campaign. Gbegnon made his professional debut on 27 July 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute for Mickaël Diakota, in a 2–0 away win against AS Nancy. He scored his first goal the following 19 April, netting his team's third in a 6–5 away defeat of Valenciennes FC; he was a first-choice for the club during the campaign, but suffered team relegation. On 7 August 2019, Gbegnon moved abroad for the first time in his career and signed for Segunda División newcomers CD Mirandés. On 12 September 2022, Gbegnon signed a one-year contract with Cholet in Championnat National.

Born in France, Gbegnon is Togolese by descent. He debuted for the Togo national football team in a friendly 0–0 tie with Libya on 24 March 2017.