Simon Dia

Ousmane Simon Dia (born 17 July 1992 in Saint-Quentin, France), is a footballer who plays as a forward.

Simon Dia
Personal information
Full name Ousmane Simon Dia[1]
Date of birth (1992-07-17) 17 July 1992
Place of birth Saint-Quentin, France
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position(s) Forward
Youth career
Lille
Valenciennes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2014 Valenciennes 0 (0)
2011–2014 → Valenciennes B 45 (15)
2012–2013 → Lekhwiya (loan) 4 (0)
2014–2015 Amiens 17 (1)
2015–2017 Saint-Quentin 51 (21)
2017–2019 L'Entente SSG 47 (7)
2019 Police Tero 15 (9)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:52, 11 February 2019 (UTC)

Career

Dia 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]

Personal life

Dia's father is former footballer Ali Dia.[5]

References
  1. Naqi, Kelly (23 November 2016). "Finding Ali Dia". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  2. "UFFICIALE: Lekhwiya, preso Simon Dia" (in Italian). Tutto Mercato. 1 October 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  3. "La métamorphose de Simon DIA" (in French). Amiens SC. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  4. "Football/CFA2 (match amical): l'OSQ s'offre Simon Dia" (in French). 14 August 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  5. Naqi, Kelly (23 November 2016). "Finding Ali Dia". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
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