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Dynel Simeu

Dynel Brown Kembo Simeu (born 13 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Cymru Premier club The New Saints.

Dynel Simeu
Personal information
Full name Dynel Brown Kembo Simeu[1]
Date of birth (2002-03-13) 13 March 2002 (age 24)
Place of birth Cameroon[2]
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[3]
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 The New Saints
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) 18 (0)
2024–2025 Teuta 15 (1)
2025–2026 Oldham Athletic 11 (2)
2026– The New Saints 0 (0)
International career
2018–2019 England U17 4 (0)
2019 England U18 4 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:56, 3 May 2026 (UTC)

Club career

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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]

On 3 September 2024, he joined Albanian side Teuta.[17][18]

On 7 November 2025, Simeu joined Oldham Athletic on a short-term contract.[19][20] On 9 January 2026, he extended his deal until the end of the season.[21] He was released by Oldham at the end of the 2025–26 season.[22]

In June 2026 it was announced he would join Cymru Premier club The New Saints for the 2026–27 season.[23]

International career

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Simeu has represented England at under-17 and under-18 level.[24][25]

Career statistics

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As of match played 2 May 2026[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Southampton 2021–22[26] Premier League 0000000000
2022–23[27] Premier League 0000000000
2023–24[28] Championship 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Carlisle United (loan) 2021–22[26] League Two 180000000180
Tranmere Rovers (loan) 2022–23[27] League Two 141100020171
Morecambe (loan) 2022–23[27] League One 180000000180
Teuta 2024–25 Kategoria Superiore 15110——161
Oldham Athletic 2025–26[29] League Two 112100010132
Career total 764300030824
  1. ↑ Includes FA Cup, Albanian Cup
  2. ↑ Includes League Cup

References

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  1. 1 2 Dynel Simeu at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  2. 1 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. ↑ "Teuta transferon mbrojtësin e Kombëtares angleze". Bota Sot (in Albanian). 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  18. ↑ "Teuta merr qendërmbrojtësin e Çelsit, goditje finale në merkato". Lajme Durrës (in Albanian). 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  19. ↑ Geldard, Suzanne (7 November 2025). "Oldham Athletic sign former Chelsea and Southampton defender". The Oldham Times. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  20. ↑ "Defender Dynel Simeu joins Oldham Athletic on short-term deal". BBC Sport. 7 November 2025.
  21. ↑ "Simeu Extends Latics Stay". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 9 January 2026. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  22. ↑ "Oldham: Jake Caprice among players departing Boundary Park". BBC Sport. 4 May 2026.
  23. ↑ "Welcome to Park Hall, Dynel Simeu!". The New Saints F.C. 5 June 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  24. ↑ "Ireland U-17s lose to strong England side in Tallaght". RTÉ Sport. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  25. ↑ 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.
  26. 1 2 "Games played by Dynel Simeu in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  27. 1 2 3 "Games played by Dynel Simeu in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  28. ↑ "Games played by Dynel Simeu in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  29. ↑ "Games played by Dynel Simeu in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
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