Moses Simon is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for Ligue 1 club Nantes and the Nigeria national team. He started his career with the GBS Academy. He has played for several clubs in Europe, such as Trenčín, Gent, and Levante, before joining Nantes in 2020.
Moses Simon is known for his speed, dribbling, and crossing abilities. He has also represented Nigeria at various levels, including the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he won the bronze medal. He is one of the most consistent and creative players in the Nigerian squad.
Moses Simon Early Life And Education
Moses Simon was born on July 12, 1995 in Jos, Nigeria. He was raised in Jos, Plateau State, where he completed elementary and secondary school.
-He enrolled at GBS, a football academy in Jos, to further his interest in football. This same academy has produced many successful players, including Ahmed Musa.
He balanced his football and academic careers by playing for various clubs in the Nigerian league while studying at the University of Lagos. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management in 2018.
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Moses Simon Career
Moses Simon joined the GBS Academy in Jos when he was eight years old and developed his skills there until 2013.
He signed a pre-contract with Ajax in 2013, but the deal fell through after he failed to impress in the pre-season training.
He moved to Slovakia and joined Trenčín in 2014, where he scored 13 goals in 33 league appearances and helped the club win the domestic double in 2015.
He then transferred to Belgium and joined Gent in 2015, where he scored 16 goals in 76 league appearances and won the Belgian Super Cup in 2015.
He later moved to Spain and joined Levante in 2018, where he scored one goal in 19 league appearances and struggled with injuries and form.
Moses Simon joined Nantes on loan in 2019, where he scored five goals in 26 league appearances and was voted the club’s player of the season. He signed a permanent deal with Nantes in 2020, where he has scored 20 goals in 106 league appearances so far and has become a fan favorite.
He made his debut for Nigeria in 2015, where he has scored nine goals in 60 appearances so far and has participated in the 2018 World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. He also participated in the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Moses Simon Wife And Children
Moses Simon is married to Ibukun Sarah Adenuga, whom he wedded on December 29, 2016 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The couple have two daughters, Emmanuella and Deborah, who were born in 2018 and 2020 respectively.
Moses Simon Net Worth
Moses Simon’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million dollars as of 2023.
