Towering SA striker Simon van Duivenbooden has joined Finnish Club Vaasan Palloseura on a one-year deal after parting ways with Cape Town City.
Van Duivenbooden joined the Citizens from Dutch side Vitesse in August 2025 but struggled for game time at the Mother City outfit registering no goals or assists.
The 23-year-old was announced by the club who are campaigning in Finland’s top tier, Veikkausliiga, on Friday afternoon.
“Welcome to Raita, Simon! 🤩🖤🤍
“Our fresh 23-year-old Dutch striker brings to Vepsu experience from the Netherlands’ top league level as well as the country’s second-highest league level 🔥”
🗣️ Sports Director Tommi Pikkarainen:
– He’s a good-sized striker and he has a strong player pathway behind him. It shows in his playing: the technical, tactical, and physical readiness for scoring goals are all in place.”
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