Moses Simon: profile
Moses Simon (born 12 July 1995 in Jos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for FC Nantes.
Simon started out at AFC Ajax in 2013. He has played for 5 clubs in 5 countries since 2013. His most appearances came at KAA Gent (2015–2018), where he made 136 appearances and scored 21 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 228 appearances and 48 goals.
At international level, Simon has represented Nigeria (2015–present). Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Eswatini on 17 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Jos has produced 55 footballers in our database, including Mikel John Obi, Ahmed Musa and Victor Obinna.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2013–present (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Netherlands, Slovakia, Belgium, Spain and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (48 in 228)
- Height
- 168 cm — taller than 12% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Nantes (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nico Williams, Ziad Jaziri and Alloysius Agu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | – | – |
| 2014–2015 |  FK AS Trenčín |
Slovak First Football League | 39 | 17 |
| 2015–2018 |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 136 | 21 |
| 2018–2020 |  Levante UD |
La Liga | 23 | 1 |
| 2019–2020 |  FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 30 | 9 |
| 2020– | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| — | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| Total | 228 | 48 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– |  Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2015– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Nov 2015 | Nigeria 2–0 Eswatini | 51 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 4 Sep 2017 | Cameroon 1–1 Nigeria | 30 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 15 Jan 2022 | Nigeria 3–1 Sudan | 46 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 27 Mar 2026 | Iran 1–2 Nigeria | 7 | Jordan International Tournament |
| 5 | 31 Mar 2026 | Jordan 2–2 Nigeria | 25 | Jordan International Tournament |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Moses Simon?
Moses Simon was born on 12 July 1995, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Moses Simon born?
Moses Simon was born in Jos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Moses Simon play for?
Moses Simon plays international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Moses Simon played for?
Moses Simon's recorded clubs are AFC Ajax, FK AS Trenčín, KAA Gent, Levante UD and FC Nantes.
What team does Moses Simon play for now?
According to the latest data, Moses Simon plays for FC Nantes.
How tall is Moses Simon?
Moses Simon is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Moses Simon play?
Moses Simon plays as a forward.
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