Simon Ogar Veron
Simon Ogar Veron or simply Ogar (born 24 April 1987) is a Nigerian professional footballer. As of 2018, he plays for Lida.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Simon Ogar Veron | ||
Date of birth | 24 April 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Smorgon | ||
Youth career | |||
Christ Ambassador Spots Academy | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004 | Sandnessjøen | ||
2005 | Stålkameratene | ||
2006–2007 | Christ Ambassador FC | ||
2008–2009 | Vitebsk | 39 | (0) |
2010–2011 | Torpedo-BelAZ Zhodino | 37 | (0) |
2012–2013 | Dinamo Brest | 55 | (0) |
2014 | Naftan Novopolotsk | 8 | (0) |
2016 | Dinamo Brest | 12 | (0) |
2017–2019 | Lida | 67 | (1) |
2019– | Smorgon | 13 | (0) |
National team | |||
Nigeria U20 | |||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 December 2019 |
Career
Club
While playing for Nigerian youth national team at a friendly tournament in Sweden in 2004, Ogar left the team and illegally moved to Norway, seeking asylum there. During 2004 and 2005 he played for low level Norwegian clubs Sandnessjøen and Stålkameratene, while living at a refugee camp. In late 2005 he was at a trial at the top level club Bodø/Glimt. The club was interested in signing the player,[1] but due to complications in paperwork related to Ogar's requested permanent residency in Norway, the deal was off and the player had to return to Nigeria.[2]
In 2008 Ogar moved to Belarus, where has been living and playing ever since.
International
Ogar was during his time in Norway member of the Nigeria national under-20 football team.[3]