Kaleem Simon

Kaleem Strawbrige-Simon (born 8 July 1996) is a footballer who plays as a winger for League Of Ireland club Drogheda United and the Montserrat national team.

Club Career

Simon started his senior career with UCD in 2014 season. He joined newly promoted top division side Longford Town in December 2014. Following club's relegation after 2016 season, he moved to Bohemians.

Following spells with second division Irish clubs Cabinteely and Athlone Town, Simon joined NIFL Premiership club Warrenpoint Town in June 2019. He returned to League of Ireland First Division by signing for Wexford in January 2020.

International Career

Born in England to English father and Irish mother, Simon became eligible to play for Montserrat through his paternal grandmother. Recruitment team of Montserrat Football Association contacted him in Instagram after noticing his eligibility and enquired if he would be interested in representing them. This led to his inclusion in Montserrat national team for World Cup qualifiers in March 2021.

Simon made his international debut on 24 March 2021 in a 2–2 draw against Antigua and Barbuda. He was also eligible to play for Dominican Republic prior to this match.