Carlos Simeon

**Last statistical update: 22:38, 12 May 2023 (UTC)**

**Carlos Dominique Simeon** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

## Career

### Pre-HTU

Youth
Simeon, originally as an outfielder, started playing football at around the age of 11, though "never took it seriously then" whilst turning out for Finchley Revolution and Alexandra Park as a youth. He would later appear for Hendon from under-16 to under-18 level. After moves to various other clubs, Simeon switched to Tower Hamlets and participated in a tournament based in Portugal. After playing against teams including Marítimo, the Portuguese club soon signed him to their under-19s.

Saint Louis Suns United
Around 2018, Simeon was attached to Seychelles Premier League side Saint Louis Suns United. He appeared for them in a 10 February 2018 defeat away to Tanzanian club Young Africans in qualifying in the CAF Champions League preliminary round; replacing Gervais Waye-Hive late on from the bench, which is where he remained for the drawn second leg on 21 February.

Ware
Simeon went back to England with Ware in April 2018.

Northern Dynamo
By July 2019, Simeon had made a return to the Seychelles Premier League with Northern Dynamo.

Clapton
Towards the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted campaign of 2020–21, Simeon signed with Clapton of the Essex Senior League. He debuted on 10 April 2021 in a Len Cordell Memorial Cup loss at Redbridge, which preceded 6 further cup appearances across that month and May versus Woodford Town, Barkingside, Cockfosters, Brimsdown, Stansted and Redbridge.

Romford
From the beginning of the 2021–22 campaign, Simeon headed to the Isthmian League - North Division with Romford. His opening appearances arrived on 7 and 11 August, as he took part in both the initial match and its replay as *The Boro* eventually eliminated Harpenden Town from the extra preliminary round. His league bow occurred on 14 August as they fell to a 7–0 loss at home to Maldon & Tiptree. On 30 August, Simeon was hospitalised after suffering a "severe head injury" in a defeat to Barking; an accidental collision in the 91st minute lead to him losing consciousness for "a lengthy period" and rushed to hospital, though he was discharged later that night following "numerous tests". By New Year's Day 2022, the goalkeeper had departed the club following a total of 20 games; including at the Len Salmon Stadium as HTU beat them 2–0 on 3 October.

Brentwood Town
On 6 January 2022, fellow Isthmian League - North Division side Brentwood Town announced that they had captured the services of Simeon. He was picked on 5 occasions across the next month or so, as he made his 1st appearance on 7 January at home to Hullbridge Sports (league) and his last on 8 February away to Coggeshall Town (cup); the latter headed to a penalty shoot-out, which they progressed through following a decisive spot-kick save by Simeon. On 25 February, he played for their reserves in a victory against *The Tags* on the road.

Seychelles
In mid-2017, Simeon was called up at international level by the Seychelles. He made 2 substitute appearances at the COSAFA Cup that year in South Africa, coming off the bench to replace Elijah Tamboo versus Mozambique on 28 June and Karl Hall against Zimbabwe on 30 June as they finished bottom of Group B. In 2018, Simeon was selected for the same competition and played 84 minutes in a 31 May loss to Mozambique as they placed 3rd in Group A.

### HTU

2021–22
In early March 2022, Simeon joined HTU "as cover" for Anthony Page. After being an unused substitute for competitive fixtures across much of the month against Bury Town, ex-club Brentwood Town, Stowmarket Town and Great Wakering Rovers, the goalkeeper made his unofficial debut for *The Tags* on 28 March as they beat May & Baker in a home friendly on 28 March. His competitive debut came in a 2–1 defeat away to Grays Athletic in the Isthmian League - North Division on 2 April, with a 2nd showing following on 8 April in a road win at Aveley. Simeon concluded his campaign on the bench for a senior encounter with Canvey Island and as a starter for a reserve game with Billericay Town.

2022–23
Ahead of the 2022–23 season, Simeon was part of the travelling squad for the pre-season trip to Jersey for the exhibition Jersey Cup. He was a substitute for the semi-final loss to Jersey Bulls on 16 July, though would start the third place play-off a day later versus Cray Wanderers; which they won 3–2.

## Style Of Play

Simeon was initially an outfield player, having played as a midfielder until at least 2019; having reportedly expressed a "preference for playing centre midfield where his role is divided between attack and defence" around March 2017. Despite this, he had become a goalkeeper by the time of his move to Clapton in 2021.

## Personal Life

Simeon moved to the United Kingdom from the Seychelles at the age of 7, having originally lived on Mahé island. He holds dual British and Seychellois nationality. Simeon attended Fortismere School (2010–2015).

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (4)
Hashtag United  v  May & Baker

Grays Athletic  v  Hashtag United

Aveley  v  Hashtag United

Cray Wanderers  v  Hashtag United

## External Links

* National Football Teams
* Soccerway
* Wikipedia
* World Football

## References

1. ↑ "Chapter 24🫶🏽🤞🏾" , 29 October 2022.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Football: Exclusive interview with Seychelles’ new international player, Carlos Simeon" (archived) , 23 June 2017.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Carlos Simeon - Soccer player profile & career statistics" (archived) .
4. ↑ "Football: Transitional league Division one" , 13 July 2019.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Carlos Simeon player stats" .
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Carlos SIMEON" .
7. ↑ "Romford goalkeeper Carlos Simeon discharged from hospital after nasty injury" , 31 August 2021.
8. ↑ "Match Report: Romford 0 - 3 Brentwood Town : First Team" , 1 January 2022.
9. ↑ "Ahead of Friday night's home fixture against @HullbridgeFC we have an incoming player announcement. Please join me in welcoming to the Carlos Simeon who joins us from @RomfordFC" , 6 January 2022.
10. ↑ "Brentwood Town - Appearances - Carlos Simeon - 2021-2022" .
11. ↑ "TODAY’S TAGS! 🚨 An unchanged lineup from our last fixture against Hullbridge, but note the new GK signing @iamkxngbaby on the bench today (signed as cover for Pagey)" , 12 March 2022.
12. ↑ "Young Seychellois footballer playing in Portugal's top league" , 12 March 2017.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Seychellois youngster signs for Portuguese side Marítimo" (archived) , 7 February 2017.
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Carlos Simeon" .