Dynel Simeu

Biography

Dynel Brown Kembo Simeu (born 13 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Cymru Premier club The New Saints. After playing youth football with Chelsea and Southampton, Simeu moved on loan to Carlisle United in January 2022. On 1 September 2022, Simeu joined Tranmere Rovers on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the club in a 2–0 defeat to Leyton Orient, coming on as a substitute for Josh Hawkes in the 70th minute. On 14 October 2022, Simeu scored his first professional goal in a 3–0 victory against Crewe. He was given a red card during Tranmere's 0–2 defeat to AFC Wimbledon on 19 November 2022 for violent conduct after he threw Harry Pell to the floor off the ball. On 5 January 2023, Simeu joined Morecambe for the remainder of the season after ending his loan spell with Tranmere early. During an under-21 match against Aston Villa in August 2023, Simeu ruptured his achilles and was reported to be facing an extended spell on the sidelines. Simeu was released by Southampton at the end of the 2023–24 season, without making a first-team appearance. On 3 September 2024, he joined Albanian side Teuta. On 7 November 2025, Simeu joined Oldham Athletic on a short-term contract. On 9 January 2026, he extended his deal until the end of the season. He was released by Oldham at the end of the 2025–26 season. In June 2026 it was announced he would join Cymru Premier club The New Saints for the 2026–27 season. Simeu has represented England at under-17 and under-18 level.