About Amara Simba
Born 1961. Amara Simba is a French and Senegalese association football player.
Amara Simba (born 23 December 1961) is a retired French professional footballer who played as a forward.
Club career During his career, Simba played for Jeanne d'Arc, FCR Houdanaise, Versailles, Paris Saint-Germain, Cannes, Monaco, Caen and Lille in France, León in Mexico and Leyton Orient, Kingstonian, Kettering Town, Barnet, St. Albans City, Billericay Town and Clacton Town in England.
Simba's move to Leyton Orient came about as a result of his training with the club to keep fit while on holiday in London.
He was awarded most beautiful goal in the French Division in 1992-93 for a goal in which he received the ball, controlled it with his chest and finished it off with a bicycle kick.
International career Simba was also selected to play for the France national team on three occasions, by then manager Michel Platini. He scored two goals, but injury prevented his participation in Euro 92 and his international career came to an end.
Honours
Paris Saint-Germain Coupe de France: 1992-93
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Amara Simba?
Senegalese footballer
When was Amara Simba born?
Amara Simba was born on 23 December 1961 in Dakar.
What is Amara Simba's occupation?
Amara Simba is an association football player.
What nationality is Amara Simba?
Amara Simba is French and Senegalese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amara Simba. https://biography.guide/amara-simba/
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