Simon Gbegnon

Simon Credo Gbegnon Amoussou (born 27 October 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Dinamo Tbilisi. Born in France, he represents Togo at international level.

Club Career

Born in Nantes to Togolese parents, Gbegnon started his career with Vaillante Sports d'Angers in the 2010–11 season. He subsequently represented FC Reze and AC Chapelain, before joining USJA Carquefou in 2013, being initially assigned to the second team.

On 17 June 2015, Gbegnon joined SAS Epinal in the Championnat National, being a regular starter during his two-year spell. On 1 June 2017, he moved to fellow league team AS Beziers, and achieved promotion in his first campaign.

Gbegnon made his professional debut on 27 July 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute for Mickael Diakota, in a 2–0 away win against AS Nancy. He scored his first goal the following 19 April, netting his team's third in a 6–5 away defeat of Valenciennes FC; he was a first-choice for the club during the campaign, but suffered team relegation.

On 7 August 2019, Gbegnon moved abroad for the first time in his career and signed for Segunda Division newcomers CD Mirandes.