From Senegalese amateur fields to the heights of European football
In short: Abdallah Sima's journey is a masterclass in the modern football scouting network. Spotted playing in Senegal, he navigated a complex path through the Czech Republic, England, and Scotland before establishing himself as a consistent threat in France's top flight.
Sima's trajectory began with a scouting discovery by the French club Thonon Évian while he was playing for the amateur side Medina in Senegal. This initial spark led to a pivotal move in 2020 to the Czech club MAS Táborsko. His quick rise within the Czech Republic resulted from powerful displays during exhibition games; Slavia Prague noticed him following a goal for Táborsko versus Viktoria Žižkov, and he later netted two goals against Slavia Prague B in a different friendly. These moments triggered a swift transfer on 23 July 2020, where he quickly moved from the B team to the first team, making his debut on 26 September 2020.
His impact in the Czech First League was immediate and decorated. During the 2020–21 season, Sima scored 11 league goals, contributing to a total of 16 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions. His versatility was rewarded with several accolades, including being named the Czech First League Young Player of the Year for 2020–21 and Player of the Month in December 2021.
This success paved the way for a high-profile move to the English Premier League, joining Brighton & Hove Albion on 31 August 2021 on an undisclosed fee. The transition to the Premier League was marked by a series of strategic loans to gain experience. He spent the 2021–22 season with Championship side Stoke City, followed by a season-long loan to Angers in 2022, and a move to Scottish Premiership side Rangers in 2023. At Rangers, he earned Scottish Premiership Player of the Month honors in October 2023. After a loan spell with Brest in 2024, Sima secured a permanent move to Ligue 1 club Lens on 29 August 2025, signing a contract that runs until 2029.
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