Dynel Simeu

Dynel Brown Kembo Simeu (born 13 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender. He last played for Premier League club Southampton.

Dynel Simeu

Personal information
Full name	Dynel Brown Kembo Simeu[1]
Date of birth	(2002-03-13) 13 March 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Cameroon[2]
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[3]
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	Chelsea
2021–2022	Southampton
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2024	Southampton	0	(0)
2022	→ Carlisle United (loan)	18	(0)
2022–2023	→ Tranmere Rovers (loan)	14	(1)
2023	→ Morecambe (loan)	17	(0)
International career
2018–2019	England U17	4	(0)
2019	England U18	4	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:27, 7 May 2023 (UTC)

Club career

After playing youth football with Chelsea and Southampton,^[2][4] Simeu moved on loan to Carlisle United in January 2022.^[5][6]

On 1 September 2022, Simeu joined Tranmere Rovers on a season-long loan.^[7][8] He made his debut for the club in a 2–0 defeat to Leyton Orient, coming on as a substitute for Josh Hawkes in the 70th minute.^[9] On 14 October 2022, Simeu scored his first professional goal in a 3–0 victory against Crewe.^[10] He was given a red card during Tranmere's 0–2 defeat to AFC Wimbledon on 19 November 2022 for violent conduct after he threw Harry Pell to the floor off the ball.^[11][12]

On 5 January 2023, Simeu joined Morecambe for the remainder of the season after ending his loan spell with Tranmere early.^[13][14]

During an under-21 match against Aston Villa in August 2023, Simeu ruptured his achilles and was reported to be facing an extended spell on the sidelines.^[15]

Simeu was released by Southampton at the end of the 2023–24 season, without making a first-team appearance.^[16]

International career

Simeu has represented England at under-17 and under-18 level.^[17][18]

Career statistics

As of match played 7 May 2023

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Southampton	2021–22[19]	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022–23[20]	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023–24[21]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Carlisle United (loan)	2021–22[19]	League Two	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	18	0
Tranmere Rovers (loan)	2022–23[20]	League Two	14	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	17	1
Morecambe (loan)	2022–23[20]	League One	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	17	0
Career total			49	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	52	1

References

1. "England - D. Simeu - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
2. "Saints sign highly-rated youngster Simeu". Southampton FC. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
3. "Dynel Simeu: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
4. "Southampton sign Dynel Simeu from Chelsea". BBC Sport. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
5. "Dynel Simeu: Carlisle United sign Southampton defender on loan". BBC Sport. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
6. "Simeu joins Carlisle on loan". Southampton FC. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
7. "Simeu loaned to Tranmere". Southampton FC. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
8. "Tranmere sign Glatzel and Simeu on loan". BBC Sport.
9. "Leyton Orient 2–0 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
10. "Tranmere Rovers 3–0 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
11. "Tranmere Rovers 0–2 AFC Wimbledon". BBC Sport. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
12. Warlow, Rob (21 November 2022). "'Age is not an excuse' - Southampton defender issues apology with honest message after red card". Hampshire Live. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
13. "Simeu moves to Morecambe on loan". Southampton FC. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
14. "Simeu joins Morecambe after Tranmere loan ended". BBC Sport.
15. House, Alfie (25 August 2023). "Southampton defender announces spell on sidelines due to injury". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
16. "Men's retained list published for 2024". Southampton F.C. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
17. "Ireland U-17s lose to strong England side in Tallaght". RTÉ Sport. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
18. Veevers, Nicholas (16 November 2019). "A thrilling Game in Pinatar, as the young Lions come back from behind to draw 4–4". The Football Association. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
19. "Games played by Dynel Simeu in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
20. "Games played by Dynel Simeu in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
21. "Games played by Dynel Simeu in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 June 2024.