Simon Banza

Player Profile

Simon Bokoté Banza (born 13 August 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for UAE Pro League side Al Jazira. Born in France, he plays for the DR Congo national team. Formed at Lens, where he played 98 games and scored 16 goals including in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, he went on to play in Portugal's Primeira Liga for Famalicão and Braga. Shortly after making his senior international debut, he was chosen for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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