Victor Moses

Nigerian association football player (born 1990)

Nigeria Wing half FC Kaisar Nationality explained

35Age

38Int'l caps

12Int'l goals

11Clubs

398Club apps

46Club goals

177Height (cm)

Victor Moses: profile

Victor Moses (born 12 December 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a wing half for FC Kaisar.

Moses made the step into senior football with Crystal Palace F.C. in 2007. He has played for 11 clubs in 5 countries since 2007. His most appearances came at Chelsea F.C. (2012–2021), where he made 87 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 398 appearances and 46 goals.

At international level, Moses has represented Nigeria (2012–2018), earning 38 caps and scoring 12 goals. Our match database lists 8 of his international goals; the first came against Ethiopia on 29 January 2013 (Africa Cup of Nations). Before committing to Nigeria, he had represented England U16, England U17, England U19 and England U21.

Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Obafemi Martins and Alex Iwobi.

Nationality explained: Why does Victor Moses play for Nigeria?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2012 (aged about 22)
First international goal: 2013 – aged 22 (match)
Club career: 2007–present (20 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: United Kingdom, Turkey, Italy, Russia and Kazakhstan
Club goals per game: 0.12 (46 in 398)
Height: 177 cm — taller than 36% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: FC Kaisar (2026)
Shares a birthday with: Nathaniel Chalobah, Adam Larsen Kwarasey and Ramon Azeez (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2007–2010	Crystal Palace F.C.	Premier League	58	11
2010–2012	Wigan Athletic F.C.	EFL League One	74	8
2012–2021	Chelsea F.C.	Premier League	87	7
2013–2014	Liverpool F.C.	Premier League	19	1
2014–2015	Stoke City F.C.	EFL Championship	19	3
2015–2016	West Ham United F.C.	EFL Championship	21	1
2019–2020	Fenerbahçe Istanbul	Süper Lig	20	5
2020	Inter Milan	Serie A	12	0
2020–2021	Spartak Moscow	Russian Premier League	19	4
2021–2024	Spartak Moscow	Russian Premier League	51	5
2024–2025	Luton Town F.C.	EFL League One	18	1
2026–	FC Kaisar	Kazakhstan Premier League	–	–
	Total		398	46

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2005	England U16	Under-16	1	0
2006–2007	England U17	Under-17	12	9
2008–2009	England U19	Under-19	11	1
2010	England U21	Under-21	1	0
2012–2018	Nigeria	Senior	38	12

International goals (8)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	29 Jan 2013	Ethiopia 0–2 Nigeria	80 (pen)	Africa Cup of Nations
2	29 Jan 2013	Ethiopia 0–2 Nigeria	90 (pen)	Africa Cup of Nations
3	7 Sep 2013	Nigeria 2–0 Malawi	50 (pen)	World Cup Qualification
4	16 Nov 2013	Nigeria 2–0 Ethiopia	20 (pen)	World Cup Qualification
5	12 Nov 2016	Nigeria 3–1 Algeria	24	World Cup Qualification
6	12 Nov 2016	Nigeria 3–1 Algeria	90	World Cup Qualification
7	1 Sep 2017	Nigeria 4–0 Cameroon	56	World Cup Qualification
8	26 Jun 2018	Nigeria 1–2 Argentina	51 (pen)	FIFA World Cup

*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 Victor Moses?

Victor Moses was born on 12 December 1990, which makes him 35 years old.

Where was Victor Moses born?

Victor Moses was born in Lagos, Nigeria.

Which national team does Victor Moses play for?

Victor Moses plays international football for Nigeria. He has 38 caps and 12 goals on record.

Which clubs has Victor Moses played for?

Victor Moses's recorded clubs are Crystal Palace F.C., Wigan Athletic F.C., Chelsea F.C., Liverpool F.C., Stoke City F.C., West Ham United F.C., Fenerbahçe Istanbul, Inter Milan, Spartak Moscow, Luton Town F.C. and FC Kaisar.

What team does Victor Moses play for now?

According to the latest data, Victor Moses plays for FC Kaisar.

How tall is Victor Moses?

Victor Moses is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Victor Moses play?

Victor Moses plays as a wing half.