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Ivorian footballer (born 2002)

Simon Adingra Adingra with Union SG in 2023 Personal information Date of birth (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 24) Place of birth Abidjan, Ivory Coast Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Position Winger Team information Current team Monaco (on loan from Sunderland) Number 24 Youth career Right to Dream 2020–2021 Nordsjælland Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2021–2022 Nordsjælland 38 (11) 2022–2025 Brighton & Hove Albion 60 (8) 2022–2023 → Union SG (loan) 36 (11) 2025– Sunderland 14 (1) 2026– → Monaco (loan) 14 (3) International career‡ 2023– Ivory Coast 28 (5) Medal record Men's football Representing Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations Winner 2023 Ivory Coast * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 31 March 2026

**Simon Adingra** (born 1 January 2002) is an Ivorian professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [winger](/source/Winger_(association_football)) for [Ligue 1](/source/Ligue_1) club [Monaco](/source/AS_Monaco_FC), on loan from [Premier League](/source/Premier_League) club [Sunderland](/source/Sunderland_A.F.C.), and the [Ivory Coast national team](/source/Ivory_Coast_national_football_team).[1]

## Club career

### Early career

Adingra was born in [Abobo](/source/Abobo), a suburb of [Abidjan](/source/Abidjan).[2] A former player of the [Right to Dream Academy](/source/Right_to_Dream_Academy), Adingra joined Danish club [Nordsjælland](/source/FC_Nordsj%C3%A6lland) in January 2020.[3] He made his professional debut on 18 April 2021 in a 2–2 league draw against [Copenhagen](/source/F.C._Copenhagen). He replaced [Ivan Mesík](/source/Ivan_Mes%C3%ADk) at the 68th minute of the game and went on to score his team's second goal.[4]

### Brighton and Hove Albion

On 24 June 2022, Adingra transferred to [Premier League](/source/Premier_League) club [Brighton & Hove Albion](/source/Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_F.C.), signing a four-year contract.[5] Ten days later, Adingra joined Brighton's Belgian sister club [Union SG](/source/Royale_Union_Saint-Gilloise) on loan for the [2022–23 season](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Royale_Union_Saint-Gilloise_season).[6]

Adingra made his Brighton debut as a substitute in the opening game of the [2023–24 season](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_F.C._season) on 12 August. He scored the Seagulls' third goal in an eventual 4–1 home win over newly promoted [Luton Town](/source/Luton_Town_F.C.).[7] During that same season, Adingra made his first Premier League start on 16 September in a 3–1 victory over [Manchester United](/source/Manchester_United_F.C.) in which he recorded an assist.[8]

Upon returning to Brighton after winning the 2023 AFCON title, Adingra would score a brace in a 5–0 win against [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_F.C.) on 18 February 2024.[9]

### Sunderland

On 10 July 2025, Adingra joined fellow Premier League club [Sunderland](/source/Sunderland_A.F.C.), signing a five-year contract.[10] On 28 December 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw at home against [Leeds United](/source/Leeds_United_F.C.).[11]

### Loan to Monaco

On 2 February 2026, Sunderland announced that Adingra had been loaned to [AS Monaco](/source/AS_Monaco_FC) for the rest of the season.[12]

## International career

In March 2023, Adingra received his first call-up to the [Ivory Coast senior national team](/source/Ivory_Coast_national_football_team) for two [Africa Cup of Nations qualification](/source/2023_Africa_Cup_of_Nations_qualification_Group_H) matches against [Comoros](/source/Comoros_national_football_team).[13]

On 3 February 2024, Adingra scored a 90th minute equaliser in an eventual extra-time 2–1 win against [Mali](/source/Mali_national_football_team) in the quarter-finals of [2023 Africa Cup of Nations](/source/2023_Africa_Cup_of_Nations).[14] On 11 February, he provided two assists and was named as man of the match in the tournament's [final](/source/2023_Africa_Cup_of_Nations_final) against [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria_national_football_team), which ended in a 2–1 victory for Ivory Coast.[15][16]

## Career statistics

### Club

- *As of match played 17 May 2026*[1]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Nordsjælland 2020–21 Danish Superliga 7 2 0 0 — — 7 2 2021–22 Danish Superliga 31 9 2 1 — — 33 10 Total 38 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 40 12 Union SG (loan) 2022–23 Belgian Pro League 36 11 4 3 — 11[c] 1 51 15 Brighton & Hove Albion 2023–24 Premier League 31 6 1 0 0 0 8[d] 1 40 7 2024–25 Premier League 29 2 1 0 3 3 — 33 5 Total 60 8 2 0 3 3 8 1 73 12 Sunderland 2025–26 Premier League 14 1 1 0 0 0 — 15 1 Monaco (loan) 2025–26 Ligue 1 14 3 1 0 — 2[e] 0 17 3 Career total 162 34 10 4 3 3 21 2 196 43

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Includes [Danish Cup](/source/Danish_Cup), [Belgian Cup](/source/Belgian_Cup), [FA Cup](/source/FA_Cup), [Coupe de France](/source/Coupe_de_France)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Includes [EFL Cup](/source/EFL_Cup)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Two appearances in [UEFA Champions League](/source/UEFA_Champions_League), nine appearances and one goal in [UEFA Europa League](/source/UEFA_Europa_League)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-UEL_20-0)** Appearances in UEFA Europa League

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Appearances in [UEFA Champions League](/source/UEFA_Champions_League)

### International

- *As of match played 31 March 2026*[1]

Appearances and goals by national team and year National team Year Apps Goals Ivory Coast 2023 5 1 2024 13 2 2025 8 1 2026 2 1 Total 28 5

*Scores and results list Ivory Coast's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Adingra goal.*

List of international goals scored by Simon Adingra No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref. 1 17 November 2023 Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast Seychelles 3–0 9–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification [17] 2 3 February 2024 Stade de la Paix, Bouaké, Ivory Coast Mali 1–1 2–1 (a.e.t.) 2023 Africa Cup of Nations 3 19 November 2024 Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast Chad 2–0 4–0 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification 4 10 October 2025 Côte d'Or National Sports Complex, Saint Pierre, Mauritius Seychelles 6–0 7–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 5 28 March 2026 Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, England South Korea 2–0 4–0 Friendly

## Honours

**Ivory Coast**

- [Africa Cup of Nations](/source/Africa_Cup_of_Nations): [2023](/source/2023_Africa_Cup_of_Nations)[16]

**Individual**

- [Africa Cup of Nations](/source/Africa_Cup_of_Nations) Best Young Player: [2023](/source/2023_Africa_Cup_of_Nations)[18]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-soccerway_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-soccerway_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-soccerway_1-2) [Simon Adingra](https://int.soccerway.com/players/-/688732/) at Soccerway

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Sunderland sign winger Adingra from Brighton"](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4353211). Premier League. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["FRA AKADEMI TIL SUPERLIGA: SIMON ADINGRA"](https://fcn.dk/2021/01/fra-akademi-til-superliga-simon-adingra/). 28 January 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Carlsson, Mads (19 April 2021). ["SIMON SCOREDE I SIN DRØMMEDEBUT: JEG ER KLAR PÅ AT GRIBE MIN CHANCE"](https://fcn.dk/2021/04/simon-scorede-i-sin-droemmedebut-jeg-er-klar-paa-at-gribe-min-chance/). *FC Nordsjælland*. Retrieved 1 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Simon Adingra signs for Albion"](https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2654932/simon-adingra-signs-for-albion). Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Simon Adingra joins Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on loan"](https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2658490/simon-adingra-joins-royale-union-saint-gilloise-on-loan). Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Subs seal impressive win for Albion"](https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3630184/subs-seal-impressive-win-for-albion). Brighton & Hove Albion. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Shambolic Manchester United endure crowd dissent after humbling defeat to Brighton"](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-brighton-premier-league-result-b2412820.html). *The Independent*. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Rindl, Joe (18 February 2024). ["Sheffield United 0–5 Brighton: Mason Holgate sent off in heavy home defeat"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68266300). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 11 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Adingra arrives from Brighton"](https://www.safc.com/news/2025/july/10/adingra-arrives-from-brighton/). Sunderland A.F.C. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Sunderland analysis: Missed chances rued in draw against Leeds"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgex3ln0yj0o). BBC.com. 28 December 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Adingra joins AS Monaco on loan"](https://www.safc.com/news/2026/february/02/adingra-joins-/). *www.safc.com*. Retrieved 2 February 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Elim. CAN 2023 (3è et 4è CIV-COM & COM-CIV) : Jean Louis Gasset dévoile les 23 Eléphants"](http://www.fifciv.com/?q=elim-can-2023-3%C3%A8-et-4%C3%A8-civ-com-com-civ-jean-louis-gasset-d%C3%A9voile-les-23-el%C3%A9phants). *Fédération Ivoirienne de Football*. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Match Centre"](https://www.cafonline.com/caf-africa-cup-of-nations/match-centre?competition=190&season=2023&match=2414316). *Confédération Africaine de Football*. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2023caff_15-0)** ["Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast: Sebastian Haller grabs winner as Hosts win Africa Cup of Nations after Wild Tournament"](https://www.eurosport.com/football/africa-cup-of-nations/2024/nigeria-v-ivory-coast-afcon-final-live_sto10013363/story.shtml). Eurosport. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_16-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_16-1) Stevens, Rob (11 February 2024). ["Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 14 February 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Ivory Coast score nine against Seychelles for record victory"](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20231117-ivory-coast-score-nine-against-seychelles-for-record-victory). France 24. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** @CAF_Online (11 February 2024). ["\[Watch out for Simon Adingra, Africa! 💎 Côte d'Ivoire's sensational talent is the Best Young Player of #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023! 👏🇨🇮 \]"](https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1756811847829696962) (Tweet). Retrieved 12 February 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).

## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Simon Adingra](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Simon_Adingra).

- [Simon Adingra](https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/pages/en/player-detail-statistics-striker/487117) at [Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.](/source/Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_F.C.)

- [Simon Adingra](https://web.archive.org/web/2024/https://www.premierleague.com/players/126317/) at [Premier League](/source/Premier_League) (archived)

- [Simon Adingra](https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/simon-adingra/) at WorldFootball.net

v t e AS Monaco FC – current squad 1 Hradecky 2 Vanderson 3 Dier 4 Teze 5 Kehrer 6 Zakaria 8 Pogba 9 Balogun 10 Golovin 11 Akliouche 12 Caio Henrique 13 Mawissa 14 Biereth 15 Camara 16 Köhn 17 Idumbo 18 Minamino 20 Ouattara 22 Salisu 23 Bamba 24 Adingra 25 Faes 27 Diatta 28 Coulibaly 29 Brunner 31 Fati 40 Stawiecki 43 Cabral 44 Nibombé 50 Lienard Head coach: Pocognoli

Ivory Coast squads v t e Ivory Coast squad – 2023 Africa Cup of Nations winners (3rd title) 1 Y. Fofana 2 Diomande 3 Konan 4 Seri 5 Singo 6 S. Fofana 7 Kossounou 8 Kessié 9 Bamba 10 Konaté 11 Krasso 12 Boly 13 Boga 14 Diakité 15 Gradel 16 Ayayi 17 Aurier (c) 18 I. Sangaré 19 Pépé 20 Kouamé 21 Ndicka 22 Haller 23 B. Sangaré 24 Adingra 25 Doumbia 26 Diallo 27 Lazare Coach: Gasset / Faé a a Gasset was fired after the group stage and replaced by Faé. v t e Ivory Coast squad – 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 Y. Fofana 2 O. Diomande 3 Konan 4 Seri 5 Singo 6 S. Fofana 7 Kossounou 8 Kessié (c) 9 Bonny 10 Adingra 11 Y. Diomande 12 Wahi 13 Opéri 14 Diakité 15 Diallo 16 Koné 17 Doué 18 Sangaré 19 Pépé 20 Agbadou 21 Ndicka 22 Guessand 23 Lafont 24 Touré 25 Guiagon 26 Inao Oulaï Coach: Faé

v t e Africa Cup of Nations Young Player of the Tournament 2019: Diatta 2021: Kaboré 2023: Adingra

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