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Height
8
Shirt
35 years
May 15, 1990
Left
Preferred foot
Portugal
Country
€274.1K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
DM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches93%Shot attempts9%Goals0%
Chances created52%Aerial duels won57%Defensive contributions77%
Transfer value: €274.1K
Highest: €800K(Dec 31, 2015)
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Liga Portugal 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
8
Started
12
Matches
660
Minutes played
6.41
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Dec 28, 2025

Gil Vicente
D2-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 21, 2025

Santa Clara
D0-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 14, 2025

Alverca
W1-0
5
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 7, 2025

Estrela da Amadora
L3-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 1, 2025

Braga
L0-4
45
0
0
0
0
5.6

Nov 23, 2025

AD Fafe
L2-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 7, 2025

Estoril
L4-3
71
0
0
0
0
5.9

Nov 2, 2025

Moreirense
L0-2
69
0
0
1
0
7.0

Oct 25, 2025

Benfica
L5-0
90
0
0
0
0
5.8

Oct 5, 2025

Famalicao
D1-1
71
0
0
0
0
6.4
Arouca

Dec 28, 2025

Liga Portugal
Gil Vicente
2-2
Bench

Dec 21, 2025

Liga Portugal
Santa Clara
0-0
Bench

Dec 14, 2025

Liga Portugal
Alverca
1-0
5‎’‎
-

Dec 7, 2025

Liga Portugal
Estrela da Amadora
3-1
Bench

Dec 1, 2025

Liga Portugal
Braga
0-4
45‎’‎
5.6
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 33%
  • 3Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.10xG
4 - 3
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultMiss
0.04xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 660

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.10
xG on target (xGOT)
0.13
Non-penalty xG
0.10
Shots
3
Shots on target
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.98
Successful passes
362
Successful passes %
85.2%
Accurate long balls
35
Accurate long balls %
57.4%
Chances created
7
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
8
Successful crosses %
25.8%

Possession

Successful dribbles
4
Successful dribbles %
66.7%
Duels won
37
Duels won %
47.4%
Aerial duels won
8
Aerial duels won %
47.1%
Touches
546
Touches in opposition box
1
Dispossessed
7
Fouls won
12

Defending

Tackles
14
Interceptions
11
Blocked shots
5
Fouls committed
15
Recoveries
31
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
9
Clearances
8
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
20
xG against while on pitch
14.26

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
Red cards
0

News

About

David Simao is a 35-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Arouca, born on May 15, 1990, who is left-footed. Follow David Simao on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, David Simao has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 660 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.41, 4 yellow cards.

David Simao's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

David Simao's next match is on March 14, 2026 when Arouca face Benfica in the Liga Portugal.

Explore David Simao's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View David Simao's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

David Simao currently plays for Arouca alongside Arnau Solà, Fally Mayulu, Jakub Vinarcík, Nico Mantl, Romualdas Jansonas, João Valido, José Silva, Jose Fontán, Matías Rocha, Boris Popovic, Diogo Monteiro, Naïs Djouahra, Vladislav Morozov, Pablo Gozálbez, Miguel Puche, Ignacio de Arruabarrena, Hyun-Ju Lee, Javi Sánchez, Barbero, Alfonso Trezza, Yellu Santiago, Taichi Fukui, Espen van Ee, Dylan Nandín, Brian Mansilla, Bas Kuipers, Tiago Esgaio, Amadou Dante, Mateo Flores, Omar Fayed, Bruno Duarte, and Pedro Santos. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

David Simao's career has also included time at Arouca, Moreirense, AEK Athens, Hapoel Beer Sheva, Royal Antwerp, Boavista, CSKA Sofia, Benfica, Maritimo, Academica, Benfica B, Pacos de Ferreira, and CD Fátima.

On the international stage, David Simao has represented Portugal U21.

David Simao is from Portugal, and the national teams include Pedro Neto, Pote, Diogo Costa, Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, António Silva, Diogo Dalot, João Palhinha, Carlos Forbs, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Bernardo Silva, Joao Félix, João Carvalho, José Sá, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, João Neves, Trincão, Rafael Leão, Matheus Nunes, Francisco Conceição, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Rui Silva, Vitinha, Daniela Areia Santos, Inês Pereira, Catarina Amado, Lúcia Alves, Pauleta, Joana Marchão, Andreia Jacinto, Francisca Nazareth, Dolores Silva, Carole Costa, Diana Silva, Carolina Correia, and Diana Gomes. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, David Simao has won 2 titles: State Cup (2019/2020) with Hapoel Beer Sheva and Taça de Portugal (2011/2012) with Academica.

David Simao has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup Grp. G, Super League, First Division A, and First Professional League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of David Simao, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow David Simao to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches93%Shot attempts9%Goals0%
Chances created52%Aerial duels won57%Defensive contributions77%

Career

Senior career

Arouca (free agent)Jan 2022 - Jan 2026
131
2
16
0
13
0
7
0
12
0
43
3
24
3
88
11
37
4
12
1
1
0
31
1
CD FátimaAug 2009 - Aug 2010
26
5

National team

6
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Hapoel Beer Sheva

Israel
1
State Cup(19/20)

Academica

Portugal
1
Taça de Portugal(11/12)

News

About

David Simao is a 35-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Arouca, born on May 15, 1990, who is left-footed. Follow David Simao on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, David Simao has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 660 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.41, 4 yellow cards.

David Simao's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

David Simao's next match is on March 14, 2026 when Arouca face Benfica in the Liga Portugal.

Explore David Simao's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View David Simao's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

David Simao currently plays for Arouca alongside Arnau Solà, Fally Mayulu, Jakub Vinarcík, Nico Mantl, Romualdas Jansonas, João Valido, José Silva, Jose Fontán, Matías Rocha, Boris Popovic, Diogo Monteiro, Naïs Djouahra, Vladislav Morozov, Pablo Gozálbez, Miguel Puche, Ignacio de Arruabarrena, Hyun-Ju Lee, Javi Sánchez, Barbero, Alfonso Trezza, Yellu Santiago, Taichi Fukui, Espen van Ee, Dylan Nandín, Brian Mansilla, Bas Kuipers, Tiago Esgaio, Amadou Dante, Mateo Flores, Omar Fayed, Bruno Duarte, and Pedro Santos. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

David Simao's career has also included time at Arouca, Moreirense, AEK Athens, Hapoel Beer Sheva, Royal Antwerp, Boavista, CSKA Sofia, Benfica, Maritimo, Academica, Benfica B, Pacos de Ferreira, and CD Fátima.

On the international stage, David Simao has represented Portugal U21.

David Simao is from Portugal, and the national teams include Pedro Neto, Pote, Diogo Costa, Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, António Silva, Diogo Dalot, João Palhinha, Carlos Forbs, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Bernardo Silva, Joao Félix, João Carvalho, José Sá, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, João Neves, Trincão, Rafael Leão, Matheus Nunes, Francisco Conceição, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Rui Silva, Vitinha, Daniela Areia Santos, Inês Pereira, Catarina Amado, Lúcia Alves, Pauleta, Joana Marchão, Andreia Jacinto, Francisca Nazareth, Dolores Silva, Carole Costa, Diana Silva, Carolina Correia, and Diana Gomes. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, David Simao has won 2 titles: State Cup (2019/2020) with Hapoel Beer Sheva and Taça de Portugal (2011/2012) with Academica.

David Simao has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup Grp. G, Super League, First Division A, and First Professional League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of David Simao, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow David Simao to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.