This Moses Simon biography covers his stats, current club details, and transfer news. Fans often search for his net worth, salary, and lifestyle, such as his cars and house. Personal details like his tribe, state of origin, age, and questions like “who is Moses Simon wife” or “Moses Simon is from which state” are also looked for. Discover Moses Simon age and his achievements.
Moses Simon Biography
In Jos city, Nigeria, a boy named Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon was born on 12 July 1995. He was small for a footballer, only 1.68 m tall, but very fast and clever on the pitch. His dad worked in the Nigerian Army, and Moses grew up dreaming of playing football for big clubs.
Moses Simon’s father is from Obagaji, Agatu LGA in Benue State, making it his state of origin. Born in Plateau State, Simon spent his early years there and is closely linked to Jos’ football scene. Despite these ties, he grew up in Kaduna State.
The Super Eagles winger is the ninth of ten children; he lost one brother to illness and two sisters during childbirth. Despite excelling academically, Simon chose football over his father’s wish for him to become a doctor or soldier.
Moses is a devout Christian who has openly expressed his faith, including presenting his children to God in church.
Moses Simon Football Career
From a very young age, Moses trained at GBS Academy from 2003 to 2013, the same place where famous footballer Ahmed Musa learned. He was so talented that clubs from all over the world noticed him. In 2013, he signed a deal to train with Ajax in the Netherlands. He played a couple of friendly games for them and even scored goals, but Ajax decided not to sign him.
After that, Moses went to AS Trenčín in Slovakia, where he started his professional football journey.
AS Trenčín (2014–2015)
Moses signed a three-year contract in January 2014.
In his first league game, he helped his team draw 1–1 against MFK Košice.
In his first European game, he scored three goals in one match against Vojvodina Novi Sad!
Later, his team was knocked out by Hull City.
Big clubs like Liverpool, Tottenham, Hull, and Ajax wanted him, but Moses moved to Gent in Belgium.
Gent (2015–2018)
Gent signed Moses in January 2015.
In his first league game, Gent won 3–1 against Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz.
And in his second game, something funny happened: he was sent off after 30 seconds in the Belgian Cup!
In his third league game, he scored three goals again and was named Belgian league player of the week.
Moses became a star and helped Gent win their first Belgian Pro League title in May 2015. He also assisted the winning goal in the Belgian Super Cup later that year.
Levante (2018–2020)
In August 2018, Moses joined Levante in Spain on a five-year contract. He said he was happy to play there.
Nantes (2019–2025)
In August 2019, he went on loan to Nantes in France.
Nantes liked him so much that they bought him permanently and signed him for four years.
In December 2023, he extended his contract until 2026.
On 17 May 2025, he played his 200th game for Nantes and scored a goal!
Paris FC (2025–Present)
On 25 June 2025, Moses moved to Paris FC in France with a three-year contract. The club paid about €7 million for him.
Playing for Super Eagles of Nigeria
Moses started playing for Nigeria’s U20 team from 2013 to 2015. Then, in March 2015, he joined the senior national team and played his first game against Uganda.
He scored his first goal for Nigeria on 8 September 2015 against Niger.
Moses was picked for the 2016 Olympics provisional team and almost went to the 2018 World Cup, but got injured.
He played in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Some of his important goals include:
- 2015 vs Niger, Cameroon, and Swaziland
- 2023 vs Mozambique
- 2025 vs Jamaica in the Unity Cup, where Nigeria won on penalties
Moses Simon Achievements
Clubs:
- Gent: Belgian Pro League 2014–15, Belgian Super Cup 2015
- Nantes: Coupe de France 2021–22
International:
- Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations runner-up 2023, Unity Cup 2025
Honours:
- Moses is a Member of the Order of the Niger
Moses Simon Stats
Beginning at Trenčín, Moses scored 17 goals in 39 appearances in two seasons. Moving to Gent, he featured in 136 matches, netting 21 goals across domestic and continental competitions.
A season at Levante saw him score once in 23 La Liga appearances, before joining Nantes initially on loan, then permanently, where he amassed 37 goals in 201 appearances, contributing in Ligue 1, domestic cups, and European fixtures. In 2025, he joined Paris FC, scoring three times in 12 appearances.
Internationally, Simon has earned 88 caps for Nigeria since 2015, scoring 10 goals.
Wife & Children
Ibukun Sarah Adenuga is the wife of Super Eagles star Moses Simon. She is the founder and CEO of Simoiben Academy, established in 2015 in Kaduna.
The academy has nurtured young Nigerian football talents, including 18-year-old Flying Eagles defender Benjamin Frederick, who recently joined English Premier League club Brentford.
Other graduates include Solomon John, now at Czech club Mlada Boleslav, and Lawrence Shimave Ugen, who signed with Latvia’s BFC Daugavpils in 2023.
Born on September 5 in Nigeria, Ibukun studied Banking and Finance at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and later earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business Management from Artevelde University of Applied Sciences in Belgium.
Ibukun and Moses Simon’s relationship began in high school and continued through his move to Europe. They married in a traditional ceremony on December 29, 2015, in Ibadan and now have three children.
Houses & Cars
Moses unveiled his new home in Sabo, Kaduna South, on 3 January 2020. The residence has a dozen bedrooms, a chalet, a swimming pool, and a five-a-side football pitch.
Simon also has a home in his hometown, Obagaji in Agatu local government.
While details of other permanent houses and cars are not public, he resides in France as he has professional commitments with Paris FC.
Net Worth, Salary & Market Value
Moses Simon earns £47,000 per week and £2,444,000 per year with Paris FC, where he plays as an AM L in the Ligue 1 McDonald’s. His net worth stands at £11,798,800.
The 29-year-old is under contract until June 30, 2028. His salary started from £10,000 per week at KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League A in 2018 and rose to £15,000 with Levante in La Liga in 2019, followed by £29,000 at Nantes from 2020 to 2024. A brief period at Paris FC in 2025 brought £7,900 per week before his current £47,000 deal in 2026.
Moses Simon’s market value is estimated between €10 million and €12 million. FootballTransfers lists figures from €11.4 million to €13.9 million. Transfermarkt and AiScore note fluctuations. His highest value reached €12 million in 2025.
