Zoumana Simpara

Zoumana Simpara (born 2 February 1998) is a Malian footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Career Club career Simpara was a member of AS Korofina and AS Bakaridjan in the Malian Première Division. While with AS Bakaridjan in 2016, Simpara made two appearances for the club in the CAF Confederation Cup against Tunisian club Stade Gabèsien.

On 16 April 2016, Simpara signed with American third division side and New York Red Bulls affiliate club, New York Red Bulls II in the United Soccer League. The following day, Simpara made his debut for the club as a second-half substitute in a scoreless draw against the Rochester Rhinos. On 2 August 2016 Simpara scored his first goal for New York in a 5–0 rout over Harrisburg City Islanders. On 12 August Simpara scored his second goal of the season for New York in a 5–1 victory over Orlando City B.

Simpara was released by Red Bulls II in November 2016.

International career During the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup Simpara made two appearances for Mali against Belgium and Honduras.

Career statistics

Honors Club New York Red Bulls II USL Cup (1): 2016