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All you need to know about Moses Simon including his profile, age, salary, net worth, girlfriend, house, cars, pictures, and latest news.
Moses Simon biography
Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon is a 27-year-old professional footballer who plays for French Ligue 1 club, Nantes and the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
He was born in Jos, Nigeria, on July 12, 1995, to Nigerian parents including his father who served in the Army.
Simon is a product of the famed GBS Academy, the same football academy in Nigeria that produced the likes of Ahmed Musa.
He started to draw attention from top European clubs as a teenager and was signed by Ajax in the summer of 2013, beating off competition from the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham.
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However, Simon left for Slovakia a few months later, joining AS Trencin having only played for the Ajax reserve team.
One year later again, the exciting winger was on the move, this time to Belgium, joining KAA Gent on a three-year deal.
He would later go on to play for Levante in the Spanish La Liga and then Nantes where he still plays in the French Ligue 1.
Moses Simon Profile
Full name: Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon
Birth date: July 12, 1995
Nationality: Nigerian
Place of birth: Jos, Nigeria
Age: 27 years old (as of June 2023)
Current club: Nantes
Height: 5 ft 6'in
Marital status: Married
Salary: £29,000 per week
Net worth: £6.9 million
Instagram: @m_simon27
Twitter: @simon27moses
How old is Moses Simon?
Moses Simon is 27 years old as of June 2023.
Moses Simon Career
Simon started his career at GBS Academy - a football academy based in Jos. He was linked to a number of top clubs before signing a pre-contract agreement for Dutch club, Ajax.
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While there, Simon made his debut in a pre-season game against De Graafschap in July 2013 and also scored the final goal in the 3-0 win.
After pre-season, the youngster was utilised more by the Ajax reserves and would not play a single game for the first team till he left the club in January 2014.
The Nigerian winger signed a three-year contract with Slovakian side, AS Trencin and instantly became a key player with seven goals in 14 games to end the 2013/14 season and then scored 10 goals in 25 games in the first half of the following season before moving to KAA Gent in Belgium.
Gent paid a mere €800,000 to sign Moses on January 6, 2015, and their investment was instantly rewarded as the Nigerian forward scored six goals in nine games in the second half of the 2014/15 season to win the Belgian Pro League title for the first time in their history.
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His contribution was immense, also providing an assist in the 2015 Belgian Super Cup which Gent won as well.
Moses had a successful time in Belgium, spanning three and a half seasons, scoring 21 goals and assisting 18 in 136 games for Gent after which he joined Levante in 2018 for €3.5 million.
His time in La Liga with Levante only lasted the 2018/19 season with game time difficult to come by and was loaned out to Nantes the next season.
Simon impressed in France which led to Nantes triggering his €5 million option to make the move permanent in 2020.
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He signed a four-year contract which runs until the summer of 2024 and has so far played 146 games for the club, with 26 goals and assists each.
Moses Simon Salary & Contract
Moses Simon's contract at Nantes ends in 2024 after he joined from Levante initially on loan in 2019 and then permanently on a four-year deal in 2020.
He is one of the highest-paid players at Nantes, earning an estimated £29,000 a week. He earns about £1.5 million a year.
What is Moses Simon's Net Worth?
Moses Simon has been one of the highest-paid players and he has played since his Belgium days.
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His net worth is estimated to be around £6.9 million, being the amount he has earned over the years. There is however no verifiable news as to any properties or investments he has.
Moses Simon Wife/Girlfriend
Moses Simon is married. He got married to Ibukun Sarah Adenuga in 2016. The couple are blessed with 2 children - with his second daughter born on April 30, 2020.
Moses Simon House & Cars
Currently, there exists little to no verifiable information on houses, investments or properties he owns.
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However, Simon is a philanthropist, giving back to society, and was recognized by Friends of Peace Foundation. He also has his own academy, Simoiben FC.
Moses Simon FIFA 23 ratings
On FIFA 23, Moses Simon has a rating of 76 and also has a potential of 76. Positionally, he can play LM, ST and LW.
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Simon has got a 4-star skill moves rating. He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His work rates are High / Medium. Simon's height is 168 cm cm and his weight is estimated at 69 kg kg according to the FIFA database.
His best attributes are his sprint speed (90), agility (90), acceleration (89) and balance (92).
Moses Simon Social Media
Moses Simon is on both Twitter and Instagram. His Twitter handle is @simon27moses.
His recent posts have been on Instagram and his Instagram handle is @m_simon27, mostly posting about his holiday.
Moses Simon Super Eagles Career
Moses Simon made 5 appearances for the U20 Nigerian team. However, he got his first senior call-up from Daniel Amokachi, who was in interim charge of the Super Eagles in 2015.
He made his debut in March 2015 in a friendly game against Uganda. His first goal came in November of the same year, scoring in a 2-0 win against Niger.
Moses Simon could not make the final team for the 2018 World Cup due to injury but has since bounced back to become a regular for the team.
At the 2019 Nations Cup, Simon played on the wing for Nigeria and was vital when Nigeria won against South Africa, providing the assists for the winner.
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Nigeria ended up third in the tournament. At the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Nantes winger was crucial in the match against Egypt, as Nigeria won the match.
Although the tournament in Cameroon ended in disappointment for Nigeria with a second-round exit, Simon was still the Super Eagles’ best player in the group stages.
The 27-year-old has so far played 57 games for the Super Eagles, scoring eight goals and assisting nine according to stats culled on Transfermarkt.
Moses Simon Latest News
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17:01 - 14.06.2023
Super Eagles Moses Simon of interest to Lille and Nice
Nigeria's Moses Simon Daddy is reportedly on the radar of Lille and Nice.
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07:23 - 04.06.2023
Moses Simon avoids relegation as Moffi finishes above Messi on Ligue 1 scorer’s chart
Nigerian forwards Moses Simon and Terem Moffi ended the Ligue 1 season on a high with important wins with Nantes and OGC Nice on the final day
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19:02 - 27.03.2023
SUPER EAGLES Daddy Moses restores Nigeria's pride in Bissau
Nigeria Super Eagles have put smiles back on the faces of Nigerians after scoring their first goal in over six hours of football
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01:26 - 25.12.2022
Ligue 1 Moses Simon and Lionel Messi are among the most dangerous passers in Ligue 1
Moses Simon's impressive season for Nantes has not gone unnoticed, and he has been put in the same category as the GOAT
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