Wikipídiya iglwiki https://igl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogb%C3%A1_ogbolo MediaWiki 1.45.0-wmf.3 first-letter Áméwn igò Egwéyí Úkọ̀lá Énéagwu Úkọ̀lá énéagwu Wikipídiya Úkọ̀lá Wikipídiya Fáílú Úkọ̀lá fáílú MediaWiki Úkọ̀lá MediaWiki Éwn malábó Úkọ̀lá éwn malábó Abune Úkọ̀lá abune Gbúgbe Úkọ̀lá gbúgbe TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk 0 727 37537 29123 2025-06-04T16:25:25Z AgnesAbah 9 Created by translating the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1279247596|Federal University, Lokoja]]" 37537 wikitext text/x-wiki   '''Federal University Lokoja''', ẹ’kẹ ẹju ma, ku ma dọ '''Fulokoja''' baki '''FUL''', chi federal university ki di ẹfu’ẹwọ ki ami aji mẹji wadẹ [[Lokoja]], ugweta [[Kogi State]], ewọ apata atẹ alumẹji Nigeria. Lokoja chi ẹfu’ewọ ki aji Niger kpai Benue wa dẹ. Anẹ ukoche ma chi ẹji, Anẹ ọgbọlọ ma la di felele ẹfu’ewọ Lokoja, Unyi ukochẹ ma ẹkẹji di adankolo ẹfu’ẹwọ lokoja ugweta kogi state. shdndxw9p0pv53i5c93g7q52bn0dozc 37538 37537 2025-06-04T16:31:27Z AgnesAbah 9 Created by translating the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1279247596|Federal University, Lokoja]]" 37538 wikitext text/x-wiki   '''Federal University Lokoja''', ẹ’kẹ ẹju ma, ku ma dọ '''Fulokoja''' baki '''FUL''', chi federal university ki di ẹfu’ẹwọ ki ami aji mẹji wadẹ [[Lokoja]], ugweta [[Kogi State]], ewọ apata atẹ alumẹji Nigeria. Lokoja chi ẹfu’ewọ ki aji Niger kpai Benue wa dẹ. Anẹ ukoche ma chi ẹji, Anẹ ọgbọlọ ma la di felele ẹfu’ewọ Lokoja, Unyi ukochẹ ma ẹkẹji di adankolo ẹfu’ẹwọ lokoja ugweta kogi state. The Federal University Lokoja was established in February 2011 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a result of the indispensable need to create more universities in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.educationgist.com/federal-university-lokoja-commences-29-new-academic-programmes-in-5-faculties-in-2019-2020/|title=EducationGist – Federal University Lokoja Commences 29 New Academic Programmes In 5 Faculties|author=Education gist|access-date=2 February 2020|archive-date=2 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202071206/https://www.educationgist.com/federal-university-lokoja-commences-29-new-academic-programmes-in-5-faculties-in-2019-2020/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.educationgist.com/federal-university-lokoja-commences-29-new-academic-programmes-in-5-faculties-in-2019-2020/|title=EducationGist – Federal University Lokoja Commences 29 New Academic Programmes In 5 Faculties|author=Education gist|access-date=2 February 2020|archive-date=2 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202071206/https://www.educationgist.com/federal-university-lokoja-commences-29-new-academic-programmes-in-5-faculties-in-2019-2020/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.educationgist.com/federal-university-lokoja-commences-29-new-academic-programmes-in-5-faculties-in-2019-2020|title=Federal University, Lokoja - Educationgist.com|access-date=2 February 2020|archive-date=2 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202071206/https://www.educationgist.com/federal-university-lokoja-commences-29-new-academic-programmes-in-5-faculties-in-2019-2020/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.educationgist.com/federal-university-lokoja-commences-29-new-academic-programmes-in-5-faculties-in-2019-2020|title=Federal University, Lokoja - Educationgist.com|access-date=2 February 2020|archive-date=2 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202071206/https://www.educationgist.com/federal-university-lokoja-commences-29-new-academic-programmes-in-5-faculties-in-2019-2020/|url-status=dead}}</ref> == References == ssv5xsrvfksgf1wj9820axnzyrr2bgu 0 1724 37292 37291 2025-06-02T11:59:38Z Austinea3 116 37292 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] in a pre-season friendly match against [[Voorschoten '97]], scoring the second goal in the 5–0 home win.<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> On 25 July 2013, it was announced that Ajax would not sign the young Nigerian, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí in a pre-season friendly match against [[Voorschoten '97]], scoring the second goal in the 5–0 home win.<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> On 25 July 2013, it was announced that Ajax would not sign the young Nigerian, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], scoring the second goal in the 5–0 home win.<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> On 25 July 2013, it was announced that Ajax would not sign the young Nigerian, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì scoring the second goal in the 5–0 home win.<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> On 25 July 2013, it was announced that Ajax would not sign the young Nigerian, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 53p5clxdn8jpp3z4sonpws9ddlwsha9 37296 37295 2025-06-02T12:14:01Z Austinea3 116 37296 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> On 25 July 2013, it was announced that Ajax would not sign the young Nigerian, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> On 25 July 2013, it was announced that Ajax would not sign the young Nigerian, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] rgf4n828qaypq19kk2tzoh6n6wt5j7m 37298 37297 2025-06-02T12:49:17Z Austinea3 116 37298 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ On 25 July 2013, it was announced that Ajax would not sign the young Nigerian, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013, it was announced that Ajax would not sign the young Nigerian, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] k4e459mmm1ii81l15eep26inw6386q9 37300 37299 2025-06-02T12:53:11Z Austinea3 116 37300 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ it was announced that Ajax would not sign the young Nigerian, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 8quimspa8s2s8udn4l3m8q445ngcshe 37302 37301 2025-06-02T12:58:27Z Austinea3 116 37302 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé pé session tẹ ultimately waiving him from the pre-season roster.<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 23lerembekzmmq5mopf84gclcyfw30n 37304 37303 2025-06-02T13:05:18Z Austinea3 116 37304 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ After that announcement, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ, discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 5gwe7s6t22py3nrup1j09vv3zbgbm2r 37306 37305 2025-06-02T13:07:32Z Austinea3 116 37306 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí discussions commenced with AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] g9ak9g6uxusp0190g0hdkbg5pa6cify 37308 37307 2025-06-02T13:15:12Z Austinea3 116 37308 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí degbayu Ajax partner club in Slovakia, which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí degbayu Ajax , which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] joc5889cgeh8nt9zi6ndqzu1zeb41s1 37310 37309 2025-06-02T13:18:32Z Austinea3 116 37310 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí degbayu Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní which is owned by former Ajax player [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí degbayu Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 6wcwnnwjq3qvx2odyls4srzim2yndwt 37312 37311 2025-06-02T13:20:44Z Austinea3 116 37312 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ On 13 January 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 5canl5og4j5rt7qs4i8ntghbd7aemkr 37314 37313 2025-06-02T13:22:51Z Austinea3 116 37314 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo signed a three-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] cgmymflsuk6j0tq8zwzbv12kgom0o6w 37316 37315 2025-06-02T14:17:53Z Austinea3 116 37316 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í He would join his compatriot [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 93buuvc7k5dnghh7abzsq6dg5t16wsv 37318 37317 2025-06-02T14:33:27Z Austinea3 116 37318 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí He made his [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] debut in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 587vhgxiudjjl9o77m5r43nz6iz59xy 37320 37319 2025-06-02T14:41:33Z Austinea3 116 37320 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí in a 1–1 draw against [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 9moq2835cweuru7amg1hfsyi8g4glfl 37322 37321 2025-06-02T14:44:15Z Austinea3 116 37322 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax who was on loan from Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] ez1ohrhfgj1jwa13ymie0lyqobml4oz 37324 37323 2025-06-02T14:48:38Z Austinea3 116 37324 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í He made his club international debut during the Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] ib6dgx7nudkljyfladqp0uo7hz1rw9w 37326 37325 2025-06-02T14:53:54Z Austinea3 116 37326 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, when he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò he was introduced during the second preliminary round of the competition, in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] c7ism5vocejm8doy84ia50bnqqs3yqz 37328 37327 2025-06-02T15:07:51Z Austinea3 116 37328 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò , in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí in the home match against [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] dh0u5n6z8b1ssw4q3to61neoajse6nq 37330 37329 2025-06-02T15:10:37Z Austinea3 116 37330 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí from Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] dp53y798578mp8kv4a6qcf88ao2cgs7 37332 37331 2025-06-02T18:43:39Z Austinea3 116 37332 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí starting on the right wing alongside [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia (played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( played at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 58d490ylrx8o7673ylrf0k5ko8fse0l 37334 37333 2025-06-02T18:50:45Z Austinea3 116 37334 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í at the stadium in Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] p40mf6lfyb60swdsaeu93r4g62f70t0 37336 37335 2025-06-02T18:56:47Z Austinea3 116 37336 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma scored a hat trick on his debut in the 4–0 win at home.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> AS Trenčín would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 5k2jjn104m6k6ja13bcihajik393mmz 37338 37337 2025-06-02T19:01:18Z Austinea3 116 37338 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo would eventually get eliminated in the following round, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] kvm7gaz4907aziz3dzetecxaiduj1pv 37339 37338 2025-06-02T19:02:29Z Austinea3 116 37339 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo, drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] ps7pcxoju5ujuyju1z8tt14sp0zct5u 37340 37339 2025-06-02T19:03:46Z Austinea3 116 37340 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma drawing at home, and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 0cxjx8otxuztdiw6gmvuba2dtwvju1k 37342 37341 2025-06-02T19:07:02Z Austinea3 116 37342 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí and falling 2–1 away against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]<nowiki/>lu ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 5f5990gc5dr752ls4tbp1v969lyvd6x 37344 37343 2025-06-02T19:38:48Z Austinea3 116 37344 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]<nowiki/>lu ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ In October 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]<nowiki/>lu ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] jt5ay55ymb5oidyduuap66oc34mpl81 37346 37345 2025-06-02T19:44:33Z Austinea3 116 37346 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]<nowiki/>lu ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí prepared a scouting report on Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]<nowiki/>lu ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 93pnfijwh863lmtypijv13otx65n7j8 37348 37347 2025-06-02T19:48:47Z Austinea3 116 37348 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]<nowiki/>lu ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí and the report linked the winger with a move to Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]<nowiki/>lu ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] ott7wxrltr7yzb1oih2g7wtp24kzhb5 37350 37349 2025-06-02T19:51:31Z Austinea3 116 37350 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]<nowiki/>lu ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí along with a potential return to Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]<nowiki/>lu ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] ho03u1n01rb6u0etx964q1hq4neskwl 37352 37351 2025-06-02T19:55:42Z Austinea3 116 37352 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú dutch The situation evolved into a bidding war between Dutch club [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí and [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], with the later contractually securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 6xw0i2b3i74fmzp6jgpwb5ysqazu3cd 37354 37353 2025-06-02T21:19:08Z Austinea3 116 37354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta securing the winger for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] kv6u4m3zipqhlthm91vji0dc5le2ccl 37356 37355 2025-06-02T21:21:33Z Austinea3 116 37356 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nòlu mẹ́fa ọdọ On 6 January 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] nuccd1jyyjqgnfnqia54y5pzogte0lp 37358 37357 2025-06-02T21:26:36Z Austinea3 116 37358 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta it was announced that Gent had signed Moses Simon to a three-year contract.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 4a3y2ulmcv1swtp0wtq71zd41ljg6az 37360 37359 2025-06-02T21:30:34Z Austinea3 116 37360 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwabíe ọdọ He made his debut for Gent on 17 January 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] s4ncinntoggbvkw8bm9b4s5rwg2mvcb 37362 37361 2025-06-02T21:33:32Z Austinea3 116 37362 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí in a 3–1 win against [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] t70vcryk4l98qmbx7y14uqa02v41sri 37364 37363 2025-06-02T21:36:49Z Austinea3 116 37364 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo in league play.<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref> His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:AS Trenčín players]] [[Category:K.A.A. Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] rr8dlfpahe60m516wz7nirnxx5imy5h 37366 37365 2025-06-03T07:14:40Z Austinea3 116 37366 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí His second appearance occurred four days later in a 1–0 home win against [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 1qrzlxmzbe4yo0z9v6mdd3grvg29ig0 37368 37367 2025-06-03T07:17:20Z Austinea3 116 37368 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí defu in the [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]], in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] l3eenpkjwidbqtvjr4n8f81dft50law 37370 37369 2025-06-03T07:23:23Z Austinea3 116 37370 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du in which Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:AS Trenčín players]] [[Category:K.A.A. Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] gai362ilbzkzm04grsoy67bff6tntsf 37372 37371 2025-06-03T10:33:08Z Austinea3 116 37372 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí was sent off 30 seconds after he entered the field.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] agufpk728hm28nrhes9z1qxcg3smm9l 37374 37373 2025-06-03T10:37:36Z Austinea3 116 37374 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague In his third league game, again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 8ebrkltp0747a9uyr0tv2j634lck9ju 37376 37375 2025-06-03T10:40:25Z Austinea3 116 37376 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] swfbomel4bs137y4f4kscp0nqz0j4j4 37378 37377 2025-06-03T11:10:31Z Austinea3 116 37378 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ scored a hat trick after which he was named Belgian league player of the week. He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] o7xarp3boi8s2d0sqq2qufuybmiwed6 37380 37379 2025-06-03T11:16:07Z Austinea3 116 37380 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí He quickly became a key player in coach [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] ksxmaabgo1r6lbn71ubfknxd4afhyf1 37382 37381 2025-06-03T11:18:44Z Austinea3 116 37382 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya win their first ever national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] glrziw10gb4jgdtwo1sfieb1d7346bm 37384 37383 2025-06-03T11:20:38Z Austinea3 116 37384 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]'s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko Two months later, Simon assisted [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ s winning goal in the [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 6588rmcke7dkqjgv88fl3jyunjhqg1t 37386 37385 2025-06-03T11:26:49Z Austinea3 116 37386 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí cup yé against cup winners [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] g60i28l7rr5xvup723nz94z7pcslgqn 37388 37387 2025-06-03T11:29:02Z Austinea3 116 37388 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] t65dyfxdzm90ib6owfv7vqpxx47y3uy 37389 37388 2025-06-03T11:30:19Z Austinea3 116 37389 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ On 6 August 2018, Simon joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 3jjzn0j3syveivjucce5yuoen888k62 37390 37389 2025-06-03T11:32:07Z Austinea3 116 37390 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání joined Spanish [[La Liga]] side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] q3bjrgi6z911yulnrh3bm1000vqspa0 37391 37390 2025-06-03T11:33:04Z Austinea3 116 37391 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu side [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] pfx1iqgggovgbcxqhs5cxebxog55z4c 37392 37391 2025-06-03T11:35:13Z Austinea3 116 37392 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] hpsz1o7tgzlr9i0ijtwl3g33stcq9r9 37393 37392 2025-06-03T12:04:42Z Austinea3 116 37393 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché kuboolu meta yefu igah takí yé ọ jewnu takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] ktjugpb6dfud40p7uapnsf0kmf8kdrl 37394 37393 2025-06-03T12:06:46Z Austinea3 116 37394 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] q0l6d3smbaxuk8vzuhtxxxno8s9sxzt 37395 37394 2025-06-03T12:07:45Z Austinea3 116 37395 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ In March 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 4i30ykfdtxp5ijl2mpy5taxci4ywa7q 37396 37395 2025-06-03T12:08:22Z Austinea3 116 37396 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] qbo0v09dj37bzm8ia5wvtnhppe0c1bg 37397 37396 2025-06-03T12:10:49Z Austinea3 116 37397 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu he said he was glad to be playing for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 1lb4o1gso504vrz4av77uyrle0hx69i 37398 37397 2025-06-03T12:12:24Z Austinea3 116 37398 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 02y0aui8kp4towrd7fgigwwlojhlpvl 37399 37398 2025-06-03T12:14:49Z Austinea3 116 37399 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ On 15 August 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] abdo62wpumem7yzpr76co5ors5msqy9 37400 37399 2025-06-03T12:15:36Z Austinea3 116 37400 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] ayfl1hixqz4x3lawig2h6tpnuq5halr 37401 37400 2025-06-03T12:18:52Z Austinea3 116 37401 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo was loaned out to [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu club [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 6b65ewxwqfagzpibhgx7llix4z5tfp3 37402 37401 2025-06-03T12:19:43Z Austinea3 116 37402 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] a97m9pxypirf6jnalb7wefm2k0lzq3w 37403 37402 2025-06-03T12:25:39Z Austinea3 116 37403 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ At the end of the season, Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] phve3l7cihzexq11o13yx4e90lq9isc 37404 37403 2025-06-03T12:26:15Z Austinea3 116 37404 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 7419uc5vmelvr3xsx05quw8t817sb8s 37405 37404 2025-06-03T12:28:30Z Austinea3 116 37405 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ He signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] b9u61lf3d8uj16h233bhxrzc2jzmc5c 37406 37405 2025-06-03T12:29:19Z Austinea3 116 37406 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] o10b0jn1y1f31ndvh8263xtwq1mgsxq 37407 37406 2025-06-03T12:30:54Z Austinea3 116 37407 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ On 22 December 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] j6s57nndhqd63nrutftn5cmn6o3m9ra 37408 37407 2025-06-03T12:31:49Z Austinea3 116 37408 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ On 2023, Simon extended his contract with Nantes unt8il 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] k4j7hqo4ejjuu869ztt9nmqk23pxhk5 37409 37408 2025-06-03T12:36:13Z Austinea3 116 37409 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026 extended his contract with Nantes until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] b068rf5nxdftwvi6sbpwp6bdgd7h6jy 37410 37409 2025-06-03T12:40:42Z Austinea3 116 37410 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] kkqqmcjlqf8n0aht7ic9uoyqxo6sdd0 37411 37410 2025-06-03T12:45:24Z Austinea3 116 37411 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ On 17 May 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] e3b75q34h6gtgfm2uxjjk54btgfft2b 37412 37411 2025-06-03T12:46:17Z Austinea3 116 37412 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 7oftzn6is2nb9e89o7twnb6zj2iutgf 37413 37412 2025-06-03T12:47:36Z Austinea3 116 37413 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ he marked his 200th appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] t550e3f37m48douq8x0mrhfy253qvy4 37414 37413 2025-06-03T12:50:52Z Austinea3 116 37414 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí appearance for the club by scoring a goal in a 3–0 win against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] lsqv3nty3ibg3vqc3v20v5lu4itujpo 37415 37414 2025-06-03T12:51:55Z Austinea3 116 37415 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 6je4kke37sh3h1j5g017kwhzl82m2uf 37416 37415 2025-06-03T12:53:51Z Austinea3 116 37416 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon í gbí údo ku má dò wí received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] d6hchnx5zplmyaxzjen7f4gyqtvyxiu 37417 37416 2025-06-03T12:56:24Z Austinea3 116 37417 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simongbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí by coach [[Daniel Amokachi]] in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 3gs9wckbb6en3ry8eq4ijawqtix8pd6 37418 37417 2025-06-03T12:57:50Z Austinea3 116 37418 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simongbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] l4xcha0w9xm841xs7pftlfz5h5inke4 37419 37418 2025-06-03T12:59:03Z Austinea3 116 37419 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simongbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 79obho2qfaigmanchgho2qqqx30m85w 37420 37419 2025-06-03T13:48:52Z Austinea3 116 37420 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simongbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] aisf578momdcfb0kftcr4c56v3xacus 37421 37420 2025-06-03T13:53:36Z Austinea3 116 37421 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simongbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] s5jju9u8b8r39edz9oxymnh615bknir 37422 37421 2025-06-03T13:54:46Z Austinea3 116 37422 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simongbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí[[Uganda national football team|Uganda]], when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] j85xnf4ogwibvvs69fywm44jvpef19d 37423 37422 2025-06-03T13:56:25Z Austinea3 116 37423 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simongbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí[[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí when he replaced [[Anthony Ujah]] after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] poohvg4ovges9ykgrv9oazao7bq6fnl 37424 37423 2025-06-03T13:58:34Z Austinea3 116 37424 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simongbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ after 59 minutes in the game.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] f6lw01aybr01dn6rth1qr9h3ogomvh6 37426 37425 2025-06-03T14:03:38Z Austinea3 116 37426 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má tòó kpí scored his first goal for Nigeria in an international friendly against [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 3mac0mq7ax9n2s8375ow93piziwe0hi 37427 37426 2025-06-03T14:04:38Z Austinea3 116 37427 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má tòó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] d54jzibe0gynsusl1igtgcjfz1jm6y4 37428 37427 2025-06-03T14:07:25Z Austinea3 116 37428 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má tòó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ́jo ọdọ on 8 September 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] bsdskfdnm8jedei6i1mfjhizxlwz8kq 37429 37428 2025-06-03T14:09:49Z Austinea3 116 37429 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má tòó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015, the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] eiybafkannd39b41goluscifhi5p6cv 37430 37429 2025-06-03T14:11:51Z Austinea3 116 37430 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà the second in a 2–0 win.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 0ay90ez9e73188vfl8h067jefdiyyvh 37431 37430 2025-06-03T14:19:29Z Austinea3 116 37431 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career hi=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà .<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> odù-nwu defu ógwu egwa nyọ mẹ́lu kí Naijẹria kó‘duma ku ma nya rúbólú yé ọdọ 2016 olypic He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 5mthbsx0yp0atyj24jre7s46u6r5xv2 37432 37431 2025-06-03T14:20:45Z Austinea3 116 37432 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career hi=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà .<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> odù-nwu defu ógwu egwa nyọ mẹ́lu kí Naijẹria kó‘duma ku ma nya rúbólú yé ọdọ 2016 olypic .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] oeeg0l471b16ku5vrv31gwjoogfqsed 37433 37432 2025-06-03T14:21:40Z Austinea3 116 37433 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1995)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Moses Simon | image = Simon asse fcn 2425.png | caption = Simon with [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] in 2025 | full_name = Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |accessdate=16 June 2019 |language=Spanish}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140308101143/http://www.corgonliga.sk/corgon-liga/hrac/1870/moses-daddy-simon DADDY SIMON MOSES] 8 March 2014, corgonliga.sk</ref> | birth_place = [[Jos]], Nigeria | height = 1.68 m<ref>{{cite web |title=Moses Simon |url= https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |publisher= FC Nantes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725171723/https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20212022/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 |archive-date=25 July 2022 }}</ref> | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] | currentclub = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = 2003–2013 | youthclubs1 = GBS Academy | youthyears2 = 2013 | youthclubs2 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 2014–2015 | clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 13 | years2 = 2015–2018 | clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career hi=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà .<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> odù-nwu defu ógwu egwa nyọ mẹ́lu kí Naijẹria kó‘duma ku ma nya rúbólú yé ọdọ 2016 olypic .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Efu ochu èkélu efu ọdọ In May 2018, he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career hi=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà .<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> odù-nwu defu ógwu egwa nyọ mẹ́lu kí Naijẹria kó‘duma ku ma nya rúbólú yé ọdọ 2016 olypic .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Efu ochu èkélu efu ọdọ 2018, odù wń tefu àbo ógwu egwa Naijiria ko ,ku ma he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career hi=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà .<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> odù-nwu defu ógwu egwa nyọ mẹ́lu kí Naijẹria kó‘duma ku ma nya rúbólú yé ọdọ 2016 olypic .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Efu ochu èkélu efu ọdọ 2018, odù wń tefu àbo ógwu egwa Naijiria ko ,ku ma nya rúbólú yé í he was named in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career hi=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà .<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> odù-nwu defu ógwu egwa nyọ mẹ́lu kí Naijẹria kó‘duma ku ma nya rúbólú yé ọdọ 2016 olypic .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Efu ochu èkélu efu ọdọ 2018, odù wń tefu àbo ógwu egwa Naijiria ko ,ku ma nya rúbólú yé í [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> However, he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career hi=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà .<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> odù-nwu defu ógwu egwa nyọ mẹ́lu kí Naijẹria kó‘duma ku ma nya rúbólú yé ọdọ 2016 olypic .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Efu ochu èkélu efu ọdọ 2018, odù wń tefu àbo ógwu egwa Naijiria ko ,ku ma nya rúbólú yé í [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] eguin [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> ámaa However, í koo nyo b'ọjọ kí yà lebuma tà kí ma du ódu-nwu tẹ̀fu àbo ógwu nyọ mèta kí Naijẹria dabí kòó gé n', yé ì he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career hi=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà .<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> odù-nwu defu ógwu egwa nyọ mẹ́lu kí Naijẹria kó‘duma ku ma nya rúbólú yé ọdọ 2016 olypic .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Efu ochu èkélu efu ọdọ 2018, odù wń tefu àbo ógwu egwa Naijiria ko ,ku ma nya rúbólú yé í [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] eguin [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> ámaa However, í koo nyo b'ọjọ kí yà lebuma tà kí ma du ódu-nwu tẹ̀fu àbo ógwu nyọ mèta kí Naijẹria dabí kòó gé n',tódu kí ní ngbegbe he did not make the final 23 due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44346451|title=World Cup 2018: Arsenal's Iwobi in Nigeria's 23-man squad|date=3 June 2018|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}}</ref> He was included in the country's 23-man squad for the [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent|Gent]] | caps2 = 76 | goals2 = 16 | years3 = 2018–2020 | clubs3 = [[Levante UD|Levante]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019–2020 | clubs4 = → [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2020– | clubs5 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] | caps5 = 151 | goals5 = 28 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015– | nationalteam2 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps2 = 81 | nationalgoals2 = 10 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NGA}}}} {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 Ivory Coast]]|}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations|2019 Egypt]]|}} | club-update = 17 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 23:46, 31 May 2025 (UTC) }} '''Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon''' '''{{post-nominals|country=NGA|MON|post-noms=}}''' ( má bi ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwẹgí efú ọdọ 1995) í chóma Naijẹria kí chi Úgbódò n‘odo ẹfu [[Association football|footballer]] ẹ́nẹ kía rúí [[Forward (association football)|forward]] àbẹkí ẹnẹ́ kíá rú [[left winger]] uwñ [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>í clóbú kídé chí [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] kpaí yẹ ì [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon profile] 14 February 2014, Soccerway.com</ref> ==Ẹ́ǹwu kía chè clóbu ún.== ===Early career hi=== Má bí efú èwo [[Jos]], baba-uwñ chẹ chúkólò efu yé [[Nigerian Army]] akubí takí óń agba gberebe. Simon chí ómá kí GBS Acádẹ́mí chá dúfu ,álukẹ́tẹ̀ í ché kpí úyí kocha ugbo ku má rúbólú efu Naijẹria kí yí ọnà kí dabí [[Ahmed Musa (footballer)|Ahmed Musa]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Atkins |first1=Chris |title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/78/post/2114285/headline |website=ESPN |access-date=23 January 2021 |date=28 October 2014}}</ref> ón í Cha ní "eje" kpí Naijẹria prẹmíẹr lígue clóbu [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]], dabí amí Úgbódò n‘odo clóbú kí dí òjì-kpalẹ kí defu íbe-ma kú má sí‘nì ǹwù.<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130305/NPFL_clubs_vie_for_teenage_star_Moses_Daddy NPFL clubs vie for teenage star 'Moses Daddy'] 5 March 2013, Supersport.com</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu megwà efu ọdọ 2013, ma ché ta‘koya kí simon sí‘n kí chẹ jẹ́ kpí í clóbu [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] kí dẹ́ kpama efu í úyolá pre-season, í chhé kí ló tí [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ẹgba kàà kpaí [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/130510/Ajax_sign_Nigerian_sensation Ajax sign Nigerian sensation] 10 May 2013, Supersport.com</ref> efu ochu ẹ̀kebìa nólu megwẹ́ta ọdọ 2013 chí eju-odudú ómama ǹwù kí dufu ajax efu yà úbolu ku ma rooo kpí [[De Graafschap]], í lẹwa akójí ónẹ kpaí í dí úbólú ẹ́keta tóó kpaí onwu chí í goalú otítela efu mínìtí ógwu meta nyọ mele efu mâchí kú mà roo éta kpọ ofo kú má wínì .<ref>[http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm Ajax defeats De Graafschap after win at RKC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721163055/http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-defeats-De-Graafschap-after-win-at-RKC.htm |date=21 July 2013 }} 14 July 2013, Ajax.nl</ref> í n̄o dufu wa gè ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu mẹ́gwebía ,í roo nwu amí tímú ma ekejí kí jìane kí chí [[Jong Ajax]] efu yà máchí ku roo kpí [[Voorschoten '97]], í dú bolu ekeji tóo efu ẹ́lu kpọ ofo kú má roo ùyí ma ku ma wínì .<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/71824/jong-ajax-wint-ruim-van-voorschoten.html Jong Ajax wint ruim van Voorschoten] 17 July 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹbía nòlu ógwu nyọ mẹ́lu efu ọdọ 2013,ma tí ákoya kakí Ajax n̄õ síní ómá ọkolobìa Naijiria lẹ gẹ ǹ, ábẹle ma du ódu-nwu gwefu amó‘du yé prí session tẹ .<ref>[http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon niet onder contract bij Ajax] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012751/http://www.ajaxcafe.nl/Nieuws/Moses-Daddy-Ajala-Simon-niet-onder-contract-bij-Ajax-1653/ |date=23 February 2014 }} 25 July 2014, Ajaxcafe.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10138 Official: Ajax Amsterdam Did Not Offer Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon A Contract] 25 July 2014, All Nigeria Soccer</ref> anubí akoya lẹ,í chanẹ ólùka koí AS Trenčín; Slovakia kí chí clóbú kí dẹ́gbanyù Ajax , kí chene kía rúbólú nwi ajax kwubí ní [[Tschen La Ling]].<ref>[http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/76185/moses-daddy-naar-as-trencin.html Moses Daddy naar AS Trencin] 9 January 2014, Ajax Showtime</ref> ===AS Trenčín=== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹta efú ọdọ 2014, Simon síne cọ́trátí kpí slovak ọdọ mẹ́ta kí deju ewo [[FK AS Trenčín|Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/140113/Nigeria_U20_duo_join_Slovakian_club Nigeria U20 duo join Slovakian club] 13 January 2014, supersport.com</ref><ref>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> takí lọ nyà jóní kpí àbo ẹju ekẹ́jí yà í [[Kingsley Madu]].<ref name=astr>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok170257-Mladi_Nigerijcania_podpisali_s_AS_Trencin_zmluvy_na_tri_roky.htm Mladí Nigérijčania podpísali s AS Trenčín zmluvy na tri roky], Profutbal.sk, citováno 9. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> í chanẹ omá‘ma ǹwù efí [[Slovak Super Liga|league]] efu óókáá kpọ kàà kù má roo kpí [[MFK Košice]] í chanẹ kwí ákolo owo ọ́tọ̀ kpaí [[Gino van Kessel]] kú má mẹ́ẹ̀ kwí Ajax.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/slovakia/super-liga/mfk-koice/fk-as-trencin/1480634/ MFK Košice VS. Trenčín 1-1] 14 January 2014, profutbal.sk</ref> í chanẹ omà‘,ma yà clóbú aforu ndu Ndu ẹgba yà í Trenčín's [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League]] campaign, alu kù má dú Ónwù wafu-nú ẹgba onukẹ́jí òdòdó bọ̀ yà Ìwàkọ́ Ìtò ,efu ímachí ku ma roo ùyí máa kpí [[FK Vojvodina Novi Sad|Vojvodina Novi Sad]] kwí Serbia ( í roo efu ẹ́se ìdo efu yé í Dubnica, Slovakia). Simon í chá ku bólu meta nyú efu ígá efu bólu kí chanẹ efu yà kù má roo ẹ́lẹ́ kpọ ófo ku ma dùù ùyí ma.<ref name="el1415">[http://sport.sme.sk/c/7289313/predkolo-el-kosice-prehrali-trencin-vyhral-40-trnava-remizovala.html Predkolo EL: Košice prehrali, Trenčín vyhral 4:0, Trnava remizovala], [[SME (noviny)|SME.sk]], citováno 16. 7. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> alú kú má fí AS Trenčín nóo dù dufu kwefu ẹ́rẹ́ ekẹ́jí ku ma roo,ma roo ọfò kpọ ófo ùyí ma , kpaí ma fù ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà alû ku roo kpí [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] ku ma lo tí ódoda .<ref name=tott>[http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/prestupy-a-spekulacie/clanok179920-Anglican_Lawrence_uspel_na_skuske_v_AS_Trencin.htm Angličan Lawrence uspel na skúške v AS Trenčín], Profutbal.sk, citováno 13. 8. 2014 {{in lang|sk}}</ref> Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́gwa efu ọdọ 2014 [[ESPN]] sports che móla ku ma dí ínabálí ojí Moses Simon kpaí ínabálí che kàà kakíní arúbòlu lakoko lẹ yà táne lo tí Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City mânyù í Cha n̄o nake dabí tí Ajax.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2114285/nigerian-striker-moses-simon-making-his-name-at-slovakian-side-as-trencin|title=Nigerian striker Moses Simon making his name at Slovakian side AS Trencin|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> amaa ẹ́n̄a kí defu-nu ẹ́ǹwu óógwú í che ǹwù clóbú Dutch [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] kpaí [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]], mânyù ubíle àbo with the later contractually fí winger lẹ síní ọdọ mẹ́ta .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/84591/-megabod-aa-gent-op-moses-daddy-.html|title=[Update] Daddy voor drie jaar naar Gent|website=www.ajaxshowtime.com|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> ===Gent=== [[File:Gent-Zenit (11).jpg|thumb|right|Simon with [[KAA Gent]], 2015]] Efu ochu ẹ́ju-odudu nólu mẹ́fa ọdọ 2015, ma Cha tí ákoya ùn kí àbo Gent fu Mósè Simon síní kí rùbolu ńwu ọdọ mẹ́ta.<ref>[http://www.voetbal.com/news/_n1393076_/ajax-en-heerenveen-vissen-achter-het-net/ 'Ajax en Heerenveen vissen achter het net'] 6 January 2015, Voetbal.com</ref> í chanẹ ẹrubolu omàma kpí Gent ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu mẹ́gwẹ́bíe ọdọ 2015 efu ẹ́ta kpọ óókàà ku ma dùù kpí [[Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz]] efu úbólú yé í lègué ku ma rooo .<ref>[http://africanfootball.com/news/499619/Moses-Simon-debuts-in-Gent-win Moses Simon debuts in Gent win] 18 January 2015, Africanfootball.com</ref>Í dufu onukẹ́jí akwíojo ka ẹlẹ kí chanẹ efu yà kù ma roo óókáá kpọ ofo ùyí ma ku ma dùù kpí [[Sporting Lokeren|Lokeren]] kí dẹfu [[Belgian Cup]],efu yé ku ma du Simon dù dufu kwẹ́fu bóolu anuubi íscónd ógwu egwa kí chanẹ ẹrubolu oji fílídí.<ref>[http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/categories/nigeria-players-abroad/simon-moses-red-carded-in-belgium/198732 Moses Simon red carded in Belgium] 22 January 2015 SL10.ng</ref> efu yé kí chí onukẹ́ta gámú yẹ lìague , omùnẹ gé kpíayí again versus [[Sporting Lokeren]], Simon ché ruboolu meta tefu igah takí ele jewnu mu dané kía roobolu omamale ẹfọ ojiane Belgian efu aladì lẹ . ẹrẹrá |ẹ́ í mú olanwu du cheneka kí cho‘kpakaa kía rúbólú nwu cóchí [[Hein Vanhaezebrouck]]'s formation and helped Gent ku ma wìnî omàma ya national [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|Championship title]] efú ochú ẹ́kẹ́lu odo 2015.<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen/ KAA Gent are the Champions of Belgium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909213017/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/21-05-2015/kaa-gent-kroont-zich-tot-landskampioen |date=9 September 2015 }} 21 May 2015 KAA Gent</ref> anubí ochú mẹ́jí , Moses n̄o chatátíko [[Laurent Depoitre]]' kí dú úbólú ńwu kí dí goalú ku ma né dùù tóo efu ọdọ [[2015 Belgian Super Cup]] kú má roo kpí ene kí winí [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>[http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ KAA Gent win Super Cup after beating Club Brugge] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216060739/http://www.kaagent.be/supporter/nieuws/16-07-2015/kaa-gent-wint-supercup-na-winst-tegen-club-brugge/ |date=16 February 2016 }} 16 August 2015 KAA Gent</ref> ===Levante=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ̀jo nólu mẹ́fá ọdọ 2018, Simon lọ yà dámà kpíyu àbo spání [[La Liga]] yé fu [[Levante UD|Levante]] i d'owo tí ọtakìda kía dé kpama ọdọ mẹ́lu .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/moses-simon-se-compromete-con-el-levante-por-las-proximas-cinco-temporadas|title=Moses Simon se compromete con el Levante por las próximas cinco temporadas|trans-title=Moses Simon joins Levante for the next five seasons|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|publisher=Levante UD|language=es}}</ref> efu ochu èkéta efu ọdọ 2019 í kakikiniiii ẹdọ ńwu che‘bo kí defu ùjo kí dè arúbòlu .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47604131|title=Nigeria's Moses Simon enjoying regular football with Levante|date=17 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019|author=Oluwashina Okeleji}}</ref> ===Nantes=== Efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́jo nólu mẹ́gwelu ẹfọ ọdọ 2019, Simon má dí Óń méè ńù àbo [[Ligue 1]]<nowiki/>clóbu [[FC Nantes|Nantes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 August 2019|title=Spain's Levante loan Nigeria's Moses Simon to Nantes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49361780|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> tí ugbojí Okpanachi lẹ , Nantes triggered the option to buy in Simon's loan. Í d'owo tí ọtakìda kí dẹ́gbanyù clóbú ọdọ mẹ́lẹ .<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 June 2020|title=Moses Simon: Nantes sign Nigeria winger permanently from Levante|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/simon-nantes-sign-nigeria-winger-permanently-from-levante/voalru0an0sy1fqev87xj7uzo|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́gwẹ́gí nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mejí efu ọdọ 2023, Simon ño d‘íko ńwu tetogba kpayì àbo Nantes kí dẹ gbanyu ma gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2023 |title=Moses Simon prolonge l'aventure nantaise ! |trans-title=Moses Simon extends the Nantes adventure |url=https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=44303 |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=FC Nantes |language=fr}}</ref> ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹ́lu nólu mẹ́gwebia efu ọdọ 2025, kí jọ 200th défu clóbú í kí dí goalú tóo efu úbólú ku ma roo ẹ́ta kpọ ọfò kpí [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Akawor |first=Izuchukwu |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-jos-to-200-super-eagles-star-moses-simon-hits-major-milestone-bags-a-goal-2025051805002621091 |title=From Jos to 200: Super Eagles star Moses Simon hits major milestone, bags a goal |publisher=Pulse Sports |date=18 May 2025 }}</ref> ==International career== Simon gbí údo ku má dò wí [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] ókoodo Kóòdọ̀ kwúgbo cóchí [[Daniel Amokachi]] efu ochu ẹ́kẹ́lá efu ọdọ 2015 kpaí í chanẹ ẹrubolu ọjọ kochu ẹ́kẹta nólu ọ́gwù nyọ mẹ́lu efu yà íténínàtonal frẹdíílí kí Naijẹria roo kpí [[Uganda national football team|Uganda]],ón kojí [[Anthony Ujah]] ubí kí rí mínítí 59 efu yé í gámú lẹ<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/25/world/friendlies/nigeria/uganda/2022595/ Nigeria vs. Uganda match report] 26 March 2015 soccerway.com</ref> Simon dí goalú nwu eju-dudu tòó Naijẹria efu yà ínténítíona frédilí kú má ròó kpí [[Niger national football team|Niger]] ẹgba Kochu ẹ́kẹ́la nólu mẹ'jo odo 2015,yé ekẹ́jí chía ku ma du ẹ́jí kpọ kàà .<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/08/world/friendlies/nigeria/niger/2141170/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01 Nigeria vs. Niger match report] 8 September 2015 soccerway.com</ref> odù-nwu defu ógwu egwa nyọ mẹ́lu kí Naijẹria kó‘duma ku ma nya rúbólú yé ọdọ 2016 olypic .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36623763|title=Kelechi Iheanacho included in Nigeria's Olympics squad|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016|author=Oluwashina Okeleji|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Efu ochu èkélu efu ọdọ 2018, odù wń tefu àbo ógwu egwa Naijiria ko ,ku ma nya rúbólú yé í [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]] eguin [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagih |first1=Ahmed |title=Nigeria announce preliminary World Cup squad |url=https://kingfut.com/2018/05/15/nigeria-announce-wc-preliminary-squad/ |website=KingFut |accessdate=4 November 2019 |date=15 May 2018}}</ref> ámaa However, í koo nyo b'ọjọ kí yà lebuma tà kí ma du ódu-nwu tẹ̀fu àbo ógwu nyọ mèta kí Naijẹria dabí kòó gé n',tódu kí ní ngbegbe . [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906120056.html|title=Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019|date=12 June 2019|website=allAfrica.com|access-date=9 August 2019}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Slovak Cup]], [[Belgian Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[AS Trenčín|Trenčín]] |[[2013–14 Slovak First Football League|2013–14]]<ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |title=M. Simon Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/moses-daddy-ajala-simon/298167/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> |[[Slovak First Football League|Slovak Super Liga]] |14||7||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||7 |- |[[2014–15 Slovak First Football League|2014–15]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Slovak Super Liga |19||6||2||1||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||25||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !33!!13!!2!!1!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!17 |- |rowspan="5"|[[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]] |[[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Moses Simon » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/moses-simon/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref> |[[Belgian Pro League]] |9||6||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=EPO|Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs}}||1||20||7 |- |[[2015–16 Belgian Pro League|2015–16]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |24||2||3||0||5{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||9{{efn|Eight appearances and one goal in Belgian Pro League European play-offs, one appearance in [[Belgian Super Cup]]}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2016–17 Belgian First Division A|2016–17]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |23||3||2||0||10{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||7{{efn|name=EPO}}||2||42||5 |- |[[2017–18 Belgian First Division A|2017–18]]<ref name="wf"/> |Belgian Pro League |20||5||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||9{{efn|name=EPO}}||1||33||6 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!16!!10!!0!!17!!0!!33!!5!!136!!21 |- |[[Levante UD|Levante]] |[[2018–19 Levante UD season|2018–19]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[La Liga]] |19||1||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||1 |- |[[FC Nantes|Nantes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 FC Nantes season|2019–20]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Ligue 1]] |26||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Coupe de la Ligue]]}}||3||30||9 |- |rowspan="6"|Nantes |[[2020–21 FC Nantes season|2020–21]] |Ligue 1 |33||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs]]}}||0||36||6 |- |[[2021–22 FC Nantes season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |30||6||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||6 |- |[[2022–23 FC Nantes season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |34||5||3||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||46||5 |- |[[2023–24 FC Nantes season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |22||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||3 |- |[[2024–25 FC Nantes season|2024–25]] |Ligue 1 |32||8||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||8 |- !colspan="2"|Nantes total !177!!33!!11!!1!!8!!0!!5!!3!!201!!37 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !305!!63!!27!!2!!29!!3!!38!!8!!399!!76 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58673/Moses_Simon.html|title=Moses Simon|website=National Football Teams|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="11"|[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |2015||8||3 |- |2016||5||0 |- |2017||5||1 |- |2018||3||0 |- |2019||12||1 |- |2020||2||0 |- |2021||8||0 |- |2022||12||2 |- |2023||7||2 |- |2024||15||0 |- |2025||4||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!81!!10 |} {{updated|match played 31 May 2025}}<ref name=NFT/> :''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simon goal.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Moses Simon |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- |style="text-align:center"|1 |8 September 2015||[[Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium]], [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|4||{{fb|NIG}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |- |style="text-align:center"|2 |11 October 2015||[[Edmond Machtens Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium||style="text-align:center"|6||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|3–0||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|3 |17 November 2015||Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|8||{{fb|SWZ|name=Swaziland}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|4 |4 September 2017||[[Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo]], [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|17||{{fb|CMR}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–1||2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|5 |21 March 2019||[[Stephen Keshi Stadium]], [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], Nigeria||style="text-align:center"|22||{{fb|SEY}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|6 |15 January 2022||[[Roumdé Adjia Stadium]], [[Garoua]], Cameroon||style="text-align:center"|45||{{fb|SUD}}||style="text-align:center"|3–0||style="text-align:center"|3–1||[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D|2021 Africa Cup of Nations]] |- |style="text-align:center"|7 |13 June 2022||[[Stade Adrar]], [[Agadir]], Morocco||style="text-align:center"|53||{{fb|STP}}||style="text-align:center"|2–0||style="text-align:center"|10–0||[[2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group A|2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] |- |style="text-align:center"|8 |27 March 2023||[[Estádio 24 de Setembro]], [[Bissau]], Guinea Bissau||style="text-align:center"|57||{{fb|GNB}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|1–0||2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |- |style="text-align:center"|9 |16 October 2023||[[Estádio Municipal de Portimão]], [[Portimão]], Portugal||style="text-align:center"|60||{{fb|MOZ}}||style="text-align:center"|3–1||style="text-align:center"|3–2||Friendly |- |style="text-align:center"|10 |31 May 2025||[[Brentford Community Stadium]], [[London]], England||style="text-align:center"|81||{{fb|JAM}}||style="text-align:center"|1–0||style="text-align:center"|2–2 (5–4 [[penalty shootout|p]])||[[2025 Unity Cup]] |} ==Honours== '''Gent''' *[[Belgian Pro League]]: [[2014–15 Belgian Pro League|2014–15]] *[[Belgian Super Cup]]: [[2015 Belgian Super Cup|2015]] '''Nantes''' *[[Coupe de France]]: [[2021–22 Coupe de France|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/match/24469113-o-g-c-nice-cote-d-azur-f-c-nantes.html |title=COUPE DE FRANCE 2021 - 2022 - FINALE |publisher=fff.fr |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> '''Nigeria''' * [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> *[[Unity Cup]]: [[2025 Unity Cup|2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2025 |title=Nigeria are Unity Cup kings! |url=https://www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/football/2025/05/31/nigeria-are-unity-cup-kings/ |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=www.voice-online.co.uk}}</ref> '''Orders''' * [[File:Order_of_the_Niger_civil_division_ribbon.svg|60x60px]] Member of the [[Order of the Niger]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-13 |title=Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68286543 |access-date=2024-02-24 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [https://www.fcnantes.com/groupepro/20242025/fiche.php?numjoueur=331 Profile] at the FC Nantes website * {{UEFA player}} {{FC Nantes squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 2019 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{Nigeria squad 2023 Africa Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Moses}} [[Category:1995 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Jos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's 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Gent players]] [[Category:Levante UD footballers]] [[Category:FC Nantes players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:La Liga players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain]] [[Category:2019 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:2023 Africa Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Members of the Order of the Niger]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] er8yuljycdz98f8qrpow1jmm4ejxcng 0 1725 37440 2025-06-03T15:14:21Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' is a satellite town within the [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC). Its geographical coordinate is 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E It is located along Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular marke..." 37440 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' is a satellite town within the [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC). Its geographical coordinate is 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E It is located along Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] isbjcrqe08abc48ywkdixw1fgkrh3ji 37441 37440 2025-06-03T15:27:36Z Austinea3 116 37441 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí is a satellite town within the [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC). Its geographical coordinate is 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E It is located along Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] t3qd67yr6zt5n7fxtqtfceddtee9rgo 37442 37441 2025-06-03T15:29:00Z Austinea3 116 37442 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé is a satellite town within the [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC). Its geographical coordinate is 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E It is located along Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] edy9ei1wdlf2ztfsjb99yuqiwt744yo 37443 37442 2025-06-03T15:29:34Z Austinea3 116 37443 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC). Its geographical coordinate is 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E It is located along Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] jhe6jmkynykhk9ssfjp31m9dk51kjg1 37444 37443 2025-06-03T15:36:02Z Austinea3 116 37444 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo geographical coordinate is 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E It is located along Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] brf810dqsyuxjjq2qo3k960af1g6c28 37445 37444 2025-06-03T15:45:21Z Austinea3 116 37445 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí geographical coordinate is 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E It is located along Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 6k9rgn6908zxwabqik4k60lghyc3vlb 37446 37445 2025-06-03T15:45:55Z Austinea3 116 37446 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E It is located along Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] fue42iomy6tk0zpp9e24ct2peevx8nl 37447 37446 2025-06-03T16:54:28Z Austinea3 116 37447 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná It is located along Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] oa9ox6lm47oxfx79xsqxno14yrhco0p 37448 37447 2025-06-03T16:56:03Z Austinea3 116 37448 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala expressway. It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] myazr1gl64qs4ls6hwpaz7sqm9hls0j 37449 37448 2025-06-03T16:58:51Z Austinea3 116 37449 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala . It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 5za6pkzurwa3uybfhghwuqck26rop6w 37450 37449 2025-06-03T16:59:47Z Austinea3 116 37450 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí It is 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] mmpa1lykv71dfr8b4o57f48j7kqfn0r 37451 37450 2025-06-03T17:00:11Z Austinea3 116 37451 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 4ucjodb4f976pv3yankpc939vtsliwn 37452 37451 2025-06-03T17:01:30Z Austinea3 116 37452 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí drive from Nyanya and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] lvfrmj2zmruol608egyodkylshockkb 37453 37452 2025-06-03T17:02:13Z Austinea3 116 37453 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí and 7&nbsp;km drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] kx8izp9cu0dza3k6f5jdbassio8fmx7 37454 37453 2025-06-03T17:03:09Z Austinea3 116 37454 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí drive to karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 6y68ty4tzwy006kc5h4e85yoif2ctiz 37455 37454 2025-06-03T17:03:58Z Austinea3 116 37455 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi. It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 0xsgkt03jrrcz09s7jwnq27jthehi98 37456 37455 2025-06-03T17:04:22Z Austinea3 116 37456 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí It is 19&nbsp;km to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 4s001kch7vjwtr1i3bj26s91vgze5l1 37457 37456 2025-06-03T17:04:43Z Austinea3 116 37457 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí It is 19&nbsp;km lọ tí to [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] g78pld1w41njn109n7vrig82rtqjj3q 37458 37457 2025-06-03T17:05:18Z Austinea3 116 37458 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 05xrewi05hhz6ad6g8yj9g8grvm7svv 37459 37458 2025-06-03T17:06:26Z Austinea3 116 37459 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] city centre. Orozo native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 2ju7y3earlls8fmu77vedzcwah0iteg 37460 37459 2025-06-03T17:08:11Z Austinea3 116 37460 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] . Orozo ,àbo ku ma chí ẹ́ta orozo chí amí íchí native inhabitants are the Gbagyi tribe and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] cxs8vv6jmiabflnoz8rgphlvix6gsn7 37461 37460 2025-06-03T17:08:58Z Austinea3 116 37461 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] . Orozo ,àbo ku ma chí ẹ́ta orozo chí amí íchí Gbagyi and the major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] du9pv892mi778v0ydx35vn5oivpndwb 37462 37461 2025-06-03T18:44:19Z Austinea3 116 37462 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] . Orozo ,àbo ku ma chí ẹ́ta orozo chí amí íchí Gbagyi and the kpáí ama akólójo úgbeju chá major religion is Christianity. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 7ba5z3qc1ek05ax362ctr2791qm6bu3 37463 37462 2025-06-03T18:45:23Z Austinea3 116 37463 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] . Orozo ,àbo ku ma chí ẹ́ta orozo chí amí íchí Gbagyi kpáí ama akólójo úgbeju chá. Orozo has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] hwrtbxe4nifflj39ks3rocsne15nmvg 37464 37463 2025-06-03T18:50:18Z Austinea3 116 37464 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] . Orozo ,àbo ku ma chí ẹ́ta orozo chí amí íchí Gbagyi kpáí ama akólójo úgbeju chá. Orozo che ní ajá kí niíóodu aluketẹ́ ku anya ojoduu kpáí íche nía ku ma Cha ánya ojí ílamùchí has a regular market known by the same name that trades daily and holds its major trading Tuesdays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] j6x8q86k0c7a0mmedfqsnt80kl7vr6j 37465 37464 2025-06-03T18:51:04Z Austinea3 116 37465 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] . Orozo ,àbo ku ma chí ẹ́ta orozo chí amí íchí Gbagyi kpáí ama akólójo úgbeju chá. Orozo che ní ajá kí niíóodu aluketẹ́ ku anya ojoduu kpáí íche nía ku ma Cha ánya ojí ílamùchí .<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] 807j3kb5ong2be6ii221z57gc3ju09h 37466 37465 2025-06-03T18:51:46Z Austinea3 116 37466 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] . Orozo ,àbo ku ma chí ẹ́ta orozo chí amí íchí Gbagyi kpáí ama akólójo úgbeju chá. Orozo che ní ajá kí niíóodu aluketẹ́ ku anya ojoduu kpáí íche nía ku ma Cha ánya ojí ílamùchí .<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Schools == Federal Science kpáí and Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] rkwtivawbtf4xvwcnhmse2tadzwz8q5 37467 37466 2025-06-03T18:52:31Z Austinea3 116 37467 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] . Orozo ,àbo ku ma chí ẹ́ta orozo chí amí íchí Gbagyi kpáí ama akólójo úgbeju chá. Orozo che ní ajá kí niíóodu aluketẹ́ ku anya ojoduu kpáí íche nía ku ma Cha ánya ojí ílamùchí .<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Ísakulu kí dúró mọọ Schools == Federal Science kpáí Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] til64bssxekwo12zwmlmehclg5cror7 37468 37467 2025-06-03T18:52:55Z Austinea3 116 37468 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria}} '''Orozo''' í chí Ile gbugbue ewo kí dí àgbádé [[Abuja Municipal Area Council]] (AMAC).kí udu igbo kpaí 8°54'0"N,7°34'22" E kí dè eju owo óná Nyanya [[Karshi Abuja|Karshi]] kpadala .í chí 14&nbsp;km kwí Nyanya kpaí 7&nbsp;km kwí lọ tí karshi.í chí 19&nbsp;km lọ tí alúmẹ́jí [[Abuja]] . Orozo ,àbo ku ma chí ẹ́ta orozo chí amí íchí Gbagyi kpáí ama akólójo úgbeju chá. Orozo che ní ajá kí niíóodu aluketẹ́ ku anya ojoduu kpáí íche nía ku ma Cha ánya ojí ílamùchí .<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2019 |title=Tension Heightens In Orozo Mass Housing Estate As Nasarawa Intervenes {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/tension-heightens-in-orozo-mass-housing-estate-as-nasarawa-intervenes/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2017 |title=Orozo, in FCT decry lack of social amenities in the area |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/12/08/orozo-in-fct-decry-lack-of-social-amenities-in-the-area/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=The News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=#ElectionResults: Obi wins Orozo polling unit, Abuja |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/electionresults-obi-wins-orozo-polling-unit-abuja/ |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Confusion as security men patrol Orozo area of FCT - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/confusion-as-security-men-patrol-orozo-area-of-fct/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}}</ref> == Ísakulu kí dúró mọọ. == Federal Science kpáí Technical College, Orozo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedigba |first=Azeezat |date=12 October 2017 |title=Aggrieved teachers disrupt academic activities at Federal Science and Technical College |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/245939-aggrieved-teachers-disrupt-academic-activities-federal-science-technical-college.html?tztc=1 |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=Premium Times}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Towns in Nigeria]] jiva5jkej9nkwgioyoy1796y6qw3kpe 0 1726 37469 2025-06-03T19:01:04Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesia..." 37469 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' is an [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] of the [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], in [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] of [[Western New Guinea]], northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} rtdedhe2lsbyad7uia6oxcv3i16lfqi 37470 37469 2025-06-03T19:01:47Z Austinea3 116 37470 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí is an [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] of the [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], in [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] of [[Western New Guinea]], northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} emt07ks1kkpitfc5s7hilek79fqxevg 37471 37470 2025-06-03T19:02:08Z Austinea3 116 37471 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] of the [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], in [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] of [[Western New Guinea]], northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} ou3x37q6zjmwqeaij6lxvazbzy2tsdg 37472 37471 2025-06-03T19:02:29Z Austinea3 116 37472 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] of the [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], in [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í of [[Western New Guinea]], northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} l35206vrvf3wx448t9ij7afk9icix2l 37473 37472 2025-06-03T19:02:53Z Austinea3 116 37473 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] of the [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], in [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} funav1ghr9q2vpyohljjyec0wwv5wq6 37474 37473 2025-06-03T19:03:32Z Austinea3 116 37474 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í of the [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], in [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} 067bd6jsw0gu0s0b44yb46wlzdehjqb 37475 37474 2025-06-03T19:03:51Z Austinea3 116 37475 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], in [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} dbahoqynw0vxgnmubof8873cjdnjhml 37476 37475 2025-06-03T19:04:20Z Austinea3 116 37476 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé in [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} lmcg6fr7otvrxfaq5ax0yp0gfboe3r7 37477 37476 2025-06-03T19:04:38Z Austinea3 116 37477 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} q7l63gpkkfz8ceuv9e988hjy5o4f3ex 37478 37477 2025-06-03T19:08:31Z Austinea3 116 37478 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane northeastern [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} bq8grgstjxy7ceoqjnbjruy74gamccg 37479 37478 2025-06-03T19:08:59Z Austinea3 116 37479 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} tfyj660mvs7j5gztb497s7uuajl4j1m 37480 37479 2025-06-03T19:09:41Z Austinea3 116 37480 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí ichi amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} 5g3j7pc7wnentfrndh301ebmeir4lan 37481 37480 2025-06-03T19:10:41Z Austinea3 116 37481 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí ichi amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. Àbo ku ma chẹ akíchí lẹ chamí It is spoken by the people in Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} 2zvzkwkkpq08b0ilpoy7kwrphdb0nsu 37482 37481 2025-06-03T19:11:22Z Austinea3 116 37482 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí ichi amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. Àbo ku ma chẹ akíchí lẹ chamí Kurudu Island, located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} huxcmzex890ej11nsl94pc5t34yrnvn 37483 37482 2025-06-03T19:12:32Z Austinea3 116 37483 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí ichi amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. Àbo ku ma chẹ akíchí lẹ chamí Kurudu Island, ku ma dẹju-owo efu yé located in [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} b7ovyuz4avan1gdsbg4gnauvd3z7g9a 37484 37483 2025-06-03T19:13:25Z Austinea3 116 37484 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí ichi amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. Àbo ku ma chẹ akíchí lẹ chamí Kurudu Island, ku ma dẹju-owo efu yé [[Cenderawasih Bay]] between Serui Island of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} lg98r0eo87xvyn3ma2wgzsv5wgmg0vm 37485 37484 2025-06-03T19:14:20Z Austinea3 116 37485 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí ichi amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. Àbo ku ma chẹ akíchí lẹ chamí Kurudu Island, ku ma dẹju-owo efu yé [[Cenderawasih Bay]] ágbadè between Serui Island yé í of the [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} copri2bi8r2v05iqszphbisc5sf8bn3 37486 37485 2025-06-03T19:15:10Z Austinea3 116 37486 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí ichi amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. Àbo ku ma chẹ akíchí lẹ chamí Kurudu Island, ku ma dẹju-owo efu yé [[Cenderawasih Bay]] ágbadè Serui Island yé í efu [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} tlr1jbcco3gc9u6rnh6og0nh7l53xs0 37487 37486 2025-06-03T19:15:52Z Austinea3 116 37487 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí ichi amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. Àbo ku ma chẹ akíchí lẹ chamí Kurudu Island, ku ma dẹju-owo efu yé [[Cenderawasih Bay]] ágbadè Serui Island yé í efu [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], kpaí áí and the [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} rbtejpjvu0hxwc9ouwzwxz3cg4m215j 37488 37487 2025-06-03T19:16:22Z Austinea3 116 37488 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Language in Papua}} {{Infobox language |name=Kurudu |altname= |ethnicity=[[Kurudu people|Kurudu]] |region=[[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua]] |state=[[Indonesia]] |speakers={{sigfig|2180|2}} |date=1993 |ref=e18 |familycolor=Austronesian |fam2=[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam3=[[Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam4=[[Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages|Eastern Malayo-Polynesian]] |fam5=[[South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages|South Halmahera–West New Guinea]] |fam6=[[Cenderawasih languages|Cenderawasih Bay]] |fam7=[[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Yapen]] |fam8=Eastern |iso3=kjr |glotto=kuru1305 |glottorefname=Kurudu }} '''Kurudu''' chí ichi amí [[Yapen languages (Austronesian)|Eastern Yapen language]] kí chẹ yé í [[Malayo-Polynesian languages]], efu yé [[Papua (Indonesian province)|Papua Province]] yé í [[Western New Guinea]], ukpale-olu-ane [[Indonesia]]. Àbo ku ma chẹ akíchí lẹ chamí Kurudu Island, ku ma dẹju-owo efu yé [[Cenderawasih Bay]] ágbadè Serui Island yé í efu [[Yapen Islands Regency|Yapen Islands]], kpaí áí [[New Guinea]] mainland. ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Halmahera–Cenderawasih languages}} {{Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages}} {{Languages of Indonesia}} [[Category:South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages]] [[Category:Languages of Western New Guinea]] [[Category:Cenderawasih Bay]] [[Category:Papua (province) culture]] {{austronesian-lang-stub}} lyki4xzhgljh7ybb05ew4j39g5jgnbc 0 1727 37489 2025-06-03T19:28:11Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "The '''Lokoya''' are a [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] ethnic group who broke out from the [[Otuho people]] numbering about 30,000 people living in [[Central Equatoria]] and [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}}" 37489 wikitext text/x-wiki The '''Lokoya''' are a [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] ethnic group who broke out from the [[Otuho people]] numbering about 30,000 people living in [[Central Equatoria]] and [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}} 3roa392jyxw75qhkbf2iqz2h2hqs8hw 37490 37489 2025-06-03T19:29:43Z Austinea3 116 37490 wikitext text/x-wiki Amí Chá amí íchí amú‘jo yé are a [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] ethnic group who broke out from the [[Otuho people]] numbering about 30,000 people living in [[Central Equatoria]] and [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}} tcze6bzi2bi1zysz5210tdckgu4lsf0 37491 37490 2025-06-03T19:31:00Z Austinea3 116 37491 wikitext text/x-wiki Amí LOKOYA Chá amí íchí amú‘jo yé are a [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] ethnic group who broke out from the [[Otuho people]] numbering about 30,000 people living in [[Central Equatoria]] and [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}} cxe3h073iu9tg32mg5aakuj1papqvux 37492 37491 2025-06-03T19:31:36Z Austinea3 116 37492 wikitext text/x-wiki Amí LOKOYA Chá amí íchí amú‘jo yé [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] ethnic group who broke out from the [[Otuho people]] numbering about 30,000 people living in [[Central Equatoria]] and [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}} 8o9o1canjnecuurx7la129im39znip3 37493 37492 2025-06-03T19:31:59Z Austinea3 116 37493 wikitext text/x-wiki Amí LOKOYA Chá amí íchí amú‘jo yé [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] who broke out from the [[Otuho people]] numbering about 30,000 people living in [[Central Equatoria]] and [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}} 6hyi8ze9iruti8vch085wk5nuxp3avd 37494 37493 2025-06-03T19:33:11Z Austinea3 116 37494 wikitext text/x-wiki Amí LOKOYA Chá amí íchí amú‘jo yé [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] ku ma kóoda kwefu àbo yé í who broke out from the [[Otuho people]] numbering about 30,000 people living in [[Central Equatoria]] and [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}} k3nxp5ig8kp0fhzn6cm3ch79n63mde0 37495 37494 2025-06-03T19:33:43Z Austinea3 116 37495 wikitext text/x-wiki Amí LOKOYA Chá amí íchí amú‘jo yé [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] ku ma kóoda kwefu àbo yé í [[Otuho people]] numbering about 30,000 people living in [[Central Equatoria]] and [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}} s5qluu4pfhfetker3x6kqi31mtk833s 37496 37495 2025-06-03T19:42:25Z Austinea3 116 37496 wikitext text/x-wiki Amí LOKOYA Chá amí íchí amú‘jo yé [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] ku ma kóoda kwefu àbo yé í [[Otuho people]] kí úwewe amọne ma dábí Àdò-ókáà úgbo ógwu egwa ama Jo ojìane yé í numbering about 30,000 people living in [[Central Equatoria]] kpaí and [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}} ftgai1gqzzn6yo9imh2wew0h4m9ao15 37497 37496 2025-06-03T19:43:11Z Austinea3 116 37497 wikitext text/x-wiki Amí LOKOYA Chá amí íchí amú‘jo yé [[Nilotic peoples|Nilotic]] ku ma kóoda kwefu àbo yé í [[Otuho people]] kí úwewe amọne ma dábí Àdò-ókáà úgbo ógwu egwa ama Jo ojìane yé í [[Central Equatoria]] kpaí [[Eastern Equatoria]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>[http://www.gurtong.net/Peoples/ThePeopleandDemographicsofSouthSudan/Lokoya/tabid/207/Default.aspx Gurtong Peace Project]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{Ethnic groups in South Sudan}} {{authority control}} {{SouthSudan-ethno-group-stub}} otwn6e07c0mwqq1bl9pba6ig53h4fmb 0 1728 37498 2025-06-04T04:16:11Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |sea..." 37498 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] in [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Its headquarters are in the locality of Bompai, within the city of [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 7ro9wyb0l270lpev3czg4tu4bhsxuuk 37499 37498 2025-06-04T04:17:07Z Austinea3 116 37499 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] in [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Its headquarters are in the locality of Bompai, within the city of [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 2l7bh6457dc1tm9za642vslk1k70unn 37500 37499 2025-06-04T04:17:32Z Austinea3 116 37500 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] in [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Its headquarters are in the locality of Bompai, within the city of [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} qbxot4txy7oo14jdipcgry7gc6idvmt 37501 37500 2025-06-04T04:18:16Z Austinea3 116 37501 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane in [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Its headquarters are in the locality of Bompai, within the city of [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 0rfjtpjmxpfq4mokjmzslachjj98lu5 37502 37501 2025-06-04T04:18:42Z Austinea3 116 37502 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Its headquarters are in the locality of Bompai, within the city of [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} dph4k5vwticfnaxay48w5xsd0w5jsyo 37503 37502 2025-06-04T04:21:00Z Austinea3 116 37503 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Its headquarters are in the locality of Bompai, within the city of [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 4bhtj2yxn0coxud93uzq2f53smcwqms 37504 37503 2025-06-04T04:22:28Z Austinea3 116 37504 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í I Bompai, within the city of [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 02mqn1r1ved046r18cpbt2fae43h1im 37505 37504 2025-06-04T04:23:37Z Austinea3 116 37505 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í I Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo within the city of [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} n017a4l8wlrhz6wbit0mj7dl0p5uc9c 37506 37505 2025-06-04T04:24:12Z Austinea3 116 37506 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í I Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} h6u1zf1crslz75f7t2s4yddpbpig9hs 37507 37506 2025-06-04T04:24:40Z Austinea3 116 37507 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} od9t8hmnn19brteesm4jmooo2s3qej5 37508 37507 2025-06-04T04:27:13Z Austinea3 116 37508 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí It has an area of 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} fkpa69vgriq8qvll0fu65lius6uxknf 37509 37508 2025-06-04T04:27:45Z Austinea3 116 37509 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 0q5g08zjyshnyrn1rpz6qbma2uhzl44 37510 37509 2025-06-04T04:29:58Z Austinea3 116 37510 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} btwup34c40g97bzhezesjhto2eprngb 37511 37510 2025-06-04T04:33:32Z Austinea3 116 37511 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} mjo4nzhmrlczx4z9t0i83a00k9m7bgy 37512 37511 2025-06-04T04:35:59Z Austinea3 116 37512 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí The [[postal code]] of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} elnoh25cvk1anaylq5waco3dsze34tk 37513 37512 2025-06-04T04:39:26Z Austinea3 116 37513 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí of the area is 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 86s3g7bsn4gt5b9mrfshgu5lpurp7sz 37514 37513 2025-06-04T04:40:05Z Austinea3 116 37514 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa Local Government Area has an average temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 0duab1y8cpfceplpjeg3rbwyyn5656s 37515 37514 2025-06-04T06:37:51Z Austinea3 116 37515 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí Local Government Area has an ríj average iwọn igbona tabi ooru temperature of 30 [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} brav6i8xliqwru5o9qhxitjswp3qdhj 37516 37515 2025-06-04T06:39:29Z Austinea3 116 37516 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} cihb0ltb0c5m2hlgrt84dcwot00zlnl 37517 37516 2025-06-04T06:43:52Z Austinea3 116 37517 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí and a total area of 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 9676iotguhqmp0w6q9is7153kcpvxjp 37518 37517 2025-06-04T06:44:51Z Austinea3 116 37518 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} sh6ec3oz2hlw2u8q1i1l0r8m51ffwwa 37519 37518 2025-06-04T07:48:02Z Austinea3 116 37519 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí The region has an average humidity of 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 0nlpvh1rw3rruo59pibedhxejp3q04l 37520 37519 2025-06-04T07:48:57Z Austinea3 116 37520 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 6ppyas2cn5bast2o7bbn7vwdiw08prx 37521 37520 2025-06-04T07:50:27Z Austinea3 116 37521 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà and is home to the Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} mfduzyzersucjtxg31d9oepjaumspwu 37522 37521 2025-06-04T11:38:47Z Austinea3 116 37522 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} hk191ub4rw6ynpl9dyi3367l7no20wd 37523 37522 2025-06-04T11:51:47Z Austinea3 116 37523 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ Ojo The two different seasons of the Nasarawa Local Government Area are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} rmhpxn52ox2e7uqae0c02weoj7dg1ey 37524 37523 2025-06-04T11:52:52Z Austinea3 116 37524 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ Ojo. The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} fmi73jg4oxhzzjolzubjt09d31ipfpt 37525 37524 2025-06-04T14:03:21Z Austinea3 116 37525 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí The average wind speed in the Local Government Area is 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} jot434hato1l8scvf5en3jwwlawaebn 37526 37525 2025-06-04T14:04:07Z Austinea3 116 37526 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} opo9mcezdpe3jy2ieiipsuayk3ckom5 37527 37526 2025-06-04T14:04:35Z Austinea3 116 37527 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé In Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 6ho7hdtyz839kxn47h3f3oinl9vdcj9 37528 37527 2025-06-04T14:04:56Z Austinea3 116 37528 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} mw1sqib2b5qeg2ab4muplp0xl1g7dt9 37529 37528 2025-06-04T14:08:34Z Austinea3 116 37529 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} bmbtzk3urtvf0aon99cy033zbkke4l9 37530 37529 2025-06-04T14:09:23Z Austinea3 116 37530 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí . The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} dspvw8o8xzxpza51zedo3x7lct86grg 37531 37530 2025-06-04T14:11:11Z Austinea3 116 37531 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í The average annual [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} p8ilfaxfrdwyjsinc7w41ml4y2v5uym 37532 37531 2025-06-04T14:11:44Z Austinea3 116 37532 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] fluctuates between 23°F and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} ka6ovk5zci92fy653k2ukyootfxdz88 37533 37532 2025-06-04T14:12:57Z Austinea3 116 37533 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé between 23°F kpaí and 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} ncpcj6cjuqqy4w95blngu974x3edmia 37534 37533 2025-06-04T14:13:34Z Austinea3 116 37534 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} jp84oxmdrvup7ul80usv189ckqh1xoc 37535 37534 2025-06-04T16:20:47Z Austinea3 116 37535 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; it is rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí lower or higher than 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} ov3c13nqmxb0yodgxawmfqqfok41ocq 37536 37535 2025-06-04T16:21:25Z Austinea3 116 37536 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; it is rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} a9urxc1z4z8pgxg5mr3zs7rbipv9a0e 37539 37536 2025-06-04T16:35:04Z Austinea3 116 37539 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú gwo‘jo has two main religions; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} h9sjbqs9tm9aamphfittxfekslf4kis 37540 37539 2025-06-04T16:35:53Z Austinea3 116 37540 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; Islam as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 55jjl2m4653qjh851ouoebtu6esp8dr 37541 37540 2025-06-04T16:39:49Z Austinea3 116 37541 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo as the major as the majority of the peolple residing there are muslims and Christianity. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 1kqnkkn4knci0ul4ruwi7007c56yfvh 37542 37541 2025-06-04T16:40:50Z Austinea3 116 37542 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == The Nasarawa Local Government Area contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 34uux9t136f2154z0t8g3yb0e0q5q55 37543 37542 2025-06-04T16:43:39Z Austinea3 116 37543 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo The Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces contains deposits of several mineral resources, including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} jpaljjxazmusgg5pngrjndq5fifcfs8 37544 37543 2025-06-04T16:44:33Z Austinea3 116 37544 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces , including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} kngw6sbier62qskhpzdzub4icie38ha 37545 37544 2025-06-04T16:54:19Z Austinea3 116 37545 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" including tantalite, cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 8a4xzes6tek24069ttyrdzghc5qsfp9 37546 37545 2025-06-04T16:55:04Z Austinea3 116 37546 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} sl0dvcgkd127mw9fxu6br4zlgov1kg7 37547 37546 2025-06-04T17:00:08Z Austinea3 116 37547 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ cassiterite, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 6usna1tpwhxipin3osdgf0zvr4p40tm 37548 37547 2025-06-04T17:01:07Z Austinea3 116 37548 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} ia7n55030x662hfj7qa9yuoiqw5aevj 37549 37548 2025-06-04T17:04:49Z Austinea3 116 37549 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá clay, and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 63fdwcjof8xvmiui4prp9ai7hz79nyx 37550 37549 2025-06-04T17:05:50Z Austinea3 116 37550 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} hizwis7khw5bj5riurjozqe0rzt15td 37551 37550 2025-06-04T17:09:36Z Austinea3 116 37551 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí Ekwu-Igala and columbite. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 3jh19ve1uunowjb14hcazhzpc63632c 37552 37551 2025-06-04T17:10:30Z Austinea3 116 37552 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí Ekwu. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} ikgtt5vo4zknyji1dxeoqokvv8iiu4b 37553 37552 2025-06-04T17:15:15Z Austinea3 116 37553 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí Ekwu. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's che ní Ìgbèe ku ma dojinò gbalíì kí chí úcha ẹ́loo economy also heavily depends on farming, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} kos742sdo5w722kbaomybvfh3mqcfg5 37554 37553 2025-06-04T17:16:13Z Austinea3 116 37554 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí Ekwu. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's che ní Ìgbèe ku ma dojinò gbalíì kí chí úcha ẹ́loo , with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 8ot3er1c848xvl39tr68gi2bcnyipr6 37555 37554 2025-06-04T17:17:01Z Austinea3 116 37555 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Ìgbèe .Economy == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí Ekwu. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's che ní Ìgbèe ku ma dojinò gbalíì kí chí úcha ẹ́loo , with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 4xmw8c7ehn2xftuvs8q68v919cwnkcx 37556 37555 2025-06-04T17:17:20Z Austinea3 116 37556 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Ìgbèe . == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí Ekwu. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's che ní Ìgbèe ku ma dojinò gbalíì kí chí úcha ẹ́loo , with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} kuw326v7ql3wtx9oka8ufpelfmx9fo1 37557 37556 2025-06-04T17:22:52Z Austinea3 116 37557 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Ìgbèe . == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí Ekwu. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's che ní Ìgbèe ku ma dojinò gbalíì kí chí úcha má‘loo , ojìane Cha kúchu dudu dufu wewe with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 58hpanzp1hll3jt52hs9nc2nfnbcgnk 37558 37557 2025-06-04T17:24:55Z Austinea3 116 37558 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Ìgbèe . == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí Ekwu. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's che ní Ìgbèe ku ma dojinò gbalíì kí chí úcha má‘loo , ojìane lẹ́ Cha kúchu dufu wewe, with the region producing abundant amounts of yams, [[millet]], tomatoes, and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} tawupsw9fvlql9eux01a7ensd8si5c2 37559 37558 2025-06-04T17:26:42Z Austinea3 116 37559 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name =Nassarawa |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Kofar Nasarawa - Kano City Gate.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map =Nigeria |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize=250 |pushpin_map_caption =Location in Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Kano State]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 =34 |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--> <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2006 census |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = 596,669 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = Ethnicities |population_blank1 = |population_blank2_title = Religions |population_blank2 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> ||timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = {{coord|display=title,inline}} |module={{Infobox mapframe|wikidata=yes|zoom=10|marker=village|coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}} |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = 3-digit postal code prefix |postal_code = 700 |area_code = |iso_code = NG.KN.NA |website = |footnotes = }} '''Nassarawa''' í chí [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] efu ojìane [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. Yà kí ùgbátẹ -ún chẹ ewọ yé í Bompai, kí dí ọgbàgbale efi-ewo [[Kano (city)|Kano]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Ana ce-ce-ku-ce kan batun rusa gadar Kofar Nasarawa a Kano|language=ha|work=BBC News Hausa|url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/labarai-56014689|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref> Í Cha nánè kí chí 34&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} kpáí ùgalùka amọne kú má Cha efu ọdọ 2006 ,úwewe má chí 678,669. Kí [[postal code]] yà kí áría-ún chí 700.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | archivedate = 2009-10-07 }}</ref> == Geography == Nasarawa chí lòcál gomenti árìá kí ní rìj íwọn ígboná tábì oòrùn chí ógwu egwa [[Celsius|degrees Celsius]] kpaí kí ẹ́gbaluka kpagbo ógbágbálẹ́ ńwu chí 5,704 square kilometers. Ojíane àbo Nassarawa kí ríj ófí-ùn chí 32% kpáí kú ùyí chẹ lọ tí yà Ava hills. Í che ní ádíko égba-enwu mẹ́‘jí efu Nassarawa lócal gomenti àría ón chí ègbá ọjọ Ede kpaí ègbá ọjọ ojo. oméè ka afu alule efu yé í lòcál gomenti árìá lẹ chí 10 km/h.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Nasarawa Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/437/nasarawa#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> == Climate == Efu yé Nasarawa Local Government Area, efu yé ọdọ ekpuna alédaka kpaí ègbá anẹ ekgbe manyú kí dabí yé ègbá omí .omèé ẹ́ǹwu odo ye í [[temperature]] kí í fluctuates-nwu dí agbadé 23°F kpaí 28°F; í rarely í ché lótó‘gáné abékí í che lótíátẹ́ tí 105°F lẹ́.<ref name=":1" /> ==Religion== Nasarawa chẹ ní amí Ọ́na ogbògaga mẹ́‘ji kú má gwo‘jo ; amí Islam che ogbògaga amọne kí dòdo ọmọ amí ábakpa kpaí áma‘kolojo. == Ìgbèe . == Í efi-ewo Nasarawa Local Government Area chá ní amí enwu kí defu áne kí chí mínẹ́iá resóuces ,kí chí Ọgọ-ọ̀wò-ọ̀dọ̀" , Ọjọ́ Ọdụ, ámá , kpaí Ekwu. Nasarawa Loal Government Area's che ní Ìgbèe ku ma dojinò gbalíì kí chí úcha má‘loo , ojìane lẹ́ Cha kúchu dufu wewe, [[millet]], tómáto tomatoes, kpaí and salads. Nasarawa Local Government Area is a hub of trade, with multiple markets where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold.<ref name=":2" /> == Places == Nasarawa is well known for its gate ''kofar Nasarawa'' and the famous bridge of ''Gadan Nasarawa''.<ref name=":0" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Kano State}} [[Category:Local Government Areas in Kano State]] {{kano-geo-stub}} 8ihm465hsqvsqblavj98lgfnm49zrdh 0 1729 37560 2025-06-04T20:15:17Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian entertainer}}{{UPE|date=May 2019}} {{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}{{Infobox person|image=Mary_Uranta_in_2013.jpg|caption=Uranta in 2013|occupation=Actress, model, film producer, singer|birth_date=|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]]|alma mater=[[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]]|yearsactive=2006—present|nationality=Nigerian}}'''Mary Data Uranta''' is a [[Nigerian]] actress, producer, model, singer..." 37560 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian entertainer}}{{UPE|date=May 2019}} {{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}{{Infobox person|image=Mary_Uranta_in_2013.jpg|caption=Uranta in 2013|occupation=Actress, model, film producer, singer|birth_date=|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]]|alma mater=[[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]]|yearsactive=2006—present|nationality=Nigerian}}'''Mary Data Uranta''' is a [[Nigerian]] actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-15|title=I have been stereotyped in movies, says Mary Uranta|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|access-date=2022-07-20|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB|archive-date=21 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021182637/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> == Early life == Uranta was born and raised in [[Port Harcourt]], the capital city of [[Rivers State]], south-south [[Nigeria]]. she competed in beauty pageant Miss Niger Delta, where she achieved the rank of first runner-up. The first acting role she got was in the year 2000 in the film, ''Girls Hostel''. In 2006, she received more significant attention with a leading role in the Nollywood movie, ''Secret Mission''. She also featured in other films including ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', and ''Blood Game''. Aside from being an actress, Uranta is an entrepreneur through her own movie production company. She established the Mary Uranta Foundation, a [[Charitable organization|charity organisation]] which helps improve the lives of underprivileged children in [[Opobo/Nkoro|Opobo]], [[Rivers State]]. Her contributions to the [[Nollywood|film industry]] has earned her a City People Award, [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] nomination and the African Youth Ambassador Award. == Early life and education == Uranta grew up primarily in [[Port Harcourt]], the capital city of [[Rivers State]]. She has seven siblings and four step-brothers. Describing her upbringing, Uranta commented that she "had a great childhood. I never had it rough or tough growing up. Fine, I'm from an average home. But it's never been bad. I had all I wanted as a child[...]we were one happy family."<ref name="dailysun">{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|title=Mary Uranta: Sexual harassment drove me out of Nollywood|last=Erhariefe|first=Tony|date=28 April 2013|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|Sunnewsonline.com]]|publisher=[[Daily Sun]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015616/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Although Uranta was born a [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal Christian]], she attended [[Roman Catholic]] schools, including Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School before attending the [[Holy Rosary College|Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School]] in Port Harcourt. There, she took an interest in both dancing and stage-acting and would gain a Dance and Drama scholarship upon graduation.<ref name="vanguardngr1">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%E2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|title=Why I'm scandal free – Mary Uranta|date=12 November 2011|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguardngr.com]]|publisher=[[Vanguard Media]]|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=20 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920133904/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%e2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Uranta later enrolled at [[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]] (now [[Rivers State University]]). She had aspired to go for a course related to her dream career (acting) but ended up studying Secretarial Administration. She had also placed first runner-up in the Miss Niger Delta contest.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> == Career == Uranta's journey of acting started with a minor guest role in the Ndubisi Okoh-directed film, ''Girls Hostel'', alongside [[Uche Jombo]]. she won the role after her first film audition.<ref name="dailysun" /> Subsequently, Uranta played roles in films such as ''Paul and Silas'', ''War of Roses'', ''Silver Spoon'', and ''Church Committee'' before taking a break to complete her education.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In 2006, Uranta received her first big break role appearing as Ngozi Ezeonu's younger sister in the movie ''Secret Mission''. Her other Nollywood films include ''Tea or Coffee'', ''Tears of a Princess'', ''Baits of Doom'', ''The Professionals'', ''Real Passion'', ''Mistress'', ''The Darkest Link'', ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', and ''Blood Game''. Mary Uranta holds a postgraduate diploma in Theatre—a branch of [[performing arts]]—from the London School of Arts Academy.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In October 2011, Uranta received the African Youth Ambassador Award for her contributions to [[Nollywood]].<ref name="Uranta grabs one">{{cite news|url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvmovie/73218/3/adaora-ukoh-mary-uranta-amongst-others-receives-ho.html|title=Adaora UKOH, Mary URANTA amongst others receives honorary youthambassador awards|date=31 October 2011|publisher=TheNigerianvoice.com|access-date=18 April 2014}}</ref> The following year, she landed a [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] nomination for her role in the film ''Mistress'', and at the [[4th City People Awards]] on 14 July 2013, she won the [[City People Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Uranta grabs another">{{cite news|url=http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|title=List of Winners: City People Entertainment Awards|last=Mezue|first=Tee|publisher=Maxibeats.com|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=19 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025106/http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, Uranta launched 50th Academy, a film production company created to aid the industry's growth, and the Mary Uranta Foundation which caters for the welfare of deprived children in Opobo.<ref name="Uranta and Punch">{{cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|title=My plan for Nollywood – Uranta|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=30 August 2013|publisher=[[The Punch]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419044238/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> == Filmography == {| class="wikitable" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Notes |- |2000 |''Girls Hostel'' | |with [[Uche Jombo]] & [[Olu Jacobs]] |- |2006 |''Secret Mission'' | |with [[Chioma Chukwuka]] & [[Desmond Elliot]] |- | rowspan="2" |2007 |''The Love Doctor'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- |''The Love Doctor 2'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- | rowspan="2" |2011 |''Gallant Babes'' |Gift |with [[Mercy Johnson]] |- |''Gallant Babes 2'' |Gift | |- |2013 |''[[Nation Under Siege]]'' | | |- |2016 |Hotel choco | |with Dianne Chukwu, [[Femi Branch]], [[Tamara Eteimo]] |- |2017 |Sand Castle | |with [[Wale Ojo]] ,Charles Okocha, Bassey Okon |- |2020 |''Honeymoon Blues'' |Folake |Directed by Austin Nnaemeka Soundmind |- |2021 |''Restless'' |Miss Nelly |Directed by Okey Ifeanyi |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian film producers]] * [[List of Nigerian film directors]] == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|3412853}} {{authority control}} 6r40n5608pur9s636fjthx4c7uyuf6p 37578 37560 2025-06-04T22:32:47Z Splendourbeauty 119 37578 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian entertainer}}{{UPE|date=May 2019}} {{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}{{Infobox person|image=Mary_Uranta_in_2013.jpg|caption=Uranta in 2013|occupation=Actress, model, film producer, singer|birth_date=|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]]|alma mater=[[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]]|yearsactive=2006—present|nationality=Nigerian}}'''Mary Data Uranta''' is a [[Nigerian]] actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-15|title=I have been stereotyped in movies, says Mary Uranta|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|access-date=2022-07-20|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB|archive-date=21 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021182637/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu == Uranta was born and raised in [[Port Harcourt]], the capital city of [[Rivers State]], south-south [[Nigeria]]. she competed in beauty pageant Miss Niger Delta, where she achieved the rank of first runner-up. The first acting role she got was in the year 2000 in the film, ''Girls Hostel''. In 2006, she received more significant attention with a leading role in the Nollywood movie, ''Secret Mission''. She also featured in other films including ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', and ''Blood Game''. Aside from being an actress, Uranta is an entrepreneur through her own movie production company. She established the Mary Uranta Foundation, a [[Charitable organization|charity organisation]] which helps improve the lives of underprivileged children in [[Opobo/Nkoro|Opobo]], [[Rivers State]]. Her contributions to the [[Nollywood|film industry]] has earned her a City People Award, [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] nomination and the African Youth Ambassador Award. == Early life and education == Uranta grew up primarily in [[Port Harcourt]], the capital city of [[Rivers State]]. She has seven siblings and four step-brothers. Describing her upbringing, Uranta commented that she "had a great childhood. I never had it rough or tough growing up. Fine, I'm from an average home. But it's never been bad. I had all I wanted as a child[...]we were one happy family."<ref name="dailysun">{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|title=Mary Uranta: Sexual harassment drove me out of Nollywood|last=Erhariefe|first=Tony|date=28 April 2013|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|Sunnewsonline.com]]|publisher=[[Daily Sun]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015616/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Although Uranta was born a [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal Christian]], she attended [[Roman Catholic]] schools, including Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School before attending the [[Holy Rosary College|Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School]] in Port Harcourt. There, she took an interest in both dancing and stage-acting and would gain a Dance and Drama scholarship upon graduation.<ref name="vanguardngr1">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%E2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|title=Why I'm scandal free – Mary Uranta|date=12 November 2011|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguardngr.com]]|publisher=[[Vanguard Media]]|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=20 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920133904/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%e2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Uranta later enrolled at [[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]] (now [[Rivers State University]]). She had aspired to go for a course related to her dream career (acting) but ended up studying Secretarial Administration. She had also placed first runner-up in the Miss Niger Delta contest.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> == Career == Uranta's journey of acting started with a minor guest role in the Ndubisi Okoh-directed film, ''Girls Hostel'', alongside [[Uche Jombo]]. she won the role after her first film audition.<ref name="dailysun" /> Subsequently, Uranta played roles in films such as ''Paul and Silas'', ''War of Roses'', ''Silver Spoon'', and ''Church Committee'' before taking a break to complete her education.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In 2006, Uranta received her first big break role appearing as Ngozi Ezeonu's younger sister in the movie ''Secret Mission''. Her other Nollywood films include ''Tea or Coffee'', ''Tears of a Princess'', ''Baits of Doom'', ''The Professionals'', ''Real Passion'', ''Mistress'', ''The Darkest Link'', ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', and ''Blood Game''. Mary Uranta holds a postgraduate diploma in Theatre—a branch of [[performing arts]]—from the London School of Arts Academy.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In October 2011, Uranta received the African Youth Ambassador Award for her contributions to [[Nollywood]].<ref name="Uranta grabs one">{{cite news|url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvmovie/73218/3/adaora-ukoh-mary-uranta-amongst-others-receives-ho.html|title=Adaora UKOH, Mary URANTA amongst others receives honorary youthambassador awards|date=31 October 2011|publisher=TheNigerianvoice.com|access-date=18 April 2014}}</ref> The following year, she landed a [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] nomination for her role in the film ''Mistress'', and at the [[4th City People Awards]] on 14 July 2013, she won the [[City People Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Uranta grabs another">{{cite news|url=http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|title=List of Winners: City People Entertainment Awards|last=Mezue|first=Tee|publisher=Maxibeats.com|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=19 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025106/http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, Uranta launched 50th Academy, a film production company created to aid the industry's growth, and the Mary Uranta Foundation which caters for the welfare of deprived children in Opobo.<ref name="Uranta and Punch">{{cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|title=My plan for Nollywood – Uranta|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=30 August 2013|publisher=[[The Punch]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419044238/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> == Filmography == {| class="wikitable" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Notes |- |2000 |''Girls Hostel'' | |with [[Uche Jombo]] & [[Olu Jacobs]] |- |2006 |''Secret Mission'' | |with [[Chioma Chukwuka]] & [[Desmond Elliot]] |- | rowspan="2" |2007 |''The Love Doctor'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- |''The Love Doctor 2'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- | rowspan="2" |2011 |''Gallant Babes'' |Gift |with [[Mercy Johnson]] |- |''Gallant Babes 2'' |Gift | |- |2013 |''[[Nation Under Siege]]'' | | |- |2016 |Hotel choco | |with Dianne Chukwu, [[Femi Branch]], [[Tamara Eteimo]] |- |2017 |Sand Castle | |with [[Wale Ojo]] ,Charles Okocha, Bassey Okon |- |2020 |''Honeymoon Blues'' |Folake |Directed by Austin Nnaemeka Soundmind |- |2021 |''Restless'' |Miss Nelly |Directed by Okey Ifeanyi |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian film producers]] * [[List of Nigerian film directors]] == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|3412853}} {{authority control}} o0g32pv8dwp19id08brcobfnfyf6gad 37579 37578 2025-06-04T22:43:47Z Splendourbeauty 119 37579 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian entertainer}}{{UPE|date=May 2019}} {{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}{{Infobox person|image=Mary_Uranta_in_2013.jpg|caption=Uranta in 2013|occupation=Actress, model, film producer, singer|birth_date=|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]]|alma mater=[[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]]|yearsactive=2006—present|nationality=Nigerian}}'''Mary Data Uranta''' is a [[Nigerian]] actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-15|title=I have been stereotyped in movies, says Mary Uranta|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|access-date=2022-07-20|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB|archive-date=21 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021182637/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu == Ma fu Uranta bi ma la nẹ gba efewo [[Port Harcourt]], ugwẹta [[Rivers State]], south-south [[Nigeria]]. I dago efu beauty pageant Miss Niger Delta, ugbo ki chẹnẹ ki rone ẹnẹ ki du. Ẹgba ejodudu ki nẹ. uña ki che ifimu chefu ọdọ 2000, ''Girls Hostel''. Efu ọdọ 2006, i chẹnẹ k'eju amonẹ tẹ ọla ñwu kpai i la nẹ uña ki tọgba efu Nollywood movie, ''Secret Mission''. I ñọ dufu efu ami ifimu ojoji u chẹ ka che: ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', kpai ''Blood Game''. Ubi e lẹ, Uranta che añyaja lẹ efu ami muvi eñwu ugbo ki ache muvi. I chanẹ Mary Uranta Foundation, [[Charitable organization|charity organisation]] ki achatẹko ọbata abimọtọ efu [[Opobo/Nkoro|Opobo]], [[Rivers State]]. Her contributions to the [[Nollywood|film industry]] has earned her a City People Award, [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] nomination and the African Youth Ambassador Award. == Early life and education == Uranta grew up primarily in [[Port Harcourt]], the capital city of [[Rivers State]]. She has seven siblings and four step-brothers. Describing her upbringing, Uranta commented that she "had a great childhood. I never had it rough or tough growing up. Fine, I'm from an average home. But it's never been bad. I had all I wanted as a child[...]we were one happy family."<ref name="dailysun">{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|title=Mary Uranta: Sexual harassment drove me out of Nollywood|last=Erhariefe|first=Tony|date=28 April 2013|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|Sunnewsonline.com]]|publisher=[[Daily Sun]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015616/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Although Uranta was born a [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal Christian]], she attended [[Roman Catholic]] schools, including Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School before attending the [[Holy Rosary College|Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School]] in Port Harcourt. There, she took an interest in both dancing and stage-acting and would gain a Dance and Drama scholarship upon graduation.<ref name="vanguardngr1">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%E2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|title=Why I'm scandal free – Mary Uranta|date=12 November 2011|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguardngr.com]]|publisher=[[Vanguard Media]]|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=20 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920133904/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%e2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Uranta later enrolled at [[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]] (now [[Rivers State University]]). She had aspired to go for a course related to her dream career (acting) but ended up studying Secretarial Administration. She had also placed first runner-up in the Miss Niger Delta contest.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> == Career == Uranta's journey of acting started with a minor guest role in the Ndubisi Okoh-directed film, ''Girls Hostel'', alongside [[Uche Jombo]]. she won the role after her first film audition.<ref name="dailysun" /> Subsequently, Uranta played roles in films such as ''Paul and Silas'', ''War of Roses'', ''Silver Spoon'', and ''Church Committee'' before taking a break to complete her education.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In 2006, Uranta received her first big break role appearing as Ngozi Ezeonu's younger sister in the movie ''Secret Mission''. Her other Nollywood films include ''Tea or Coffee'', ''Tears of a Princess'', ''Baits of Doom'', ''The Professionals'', ''Real Passion'', ''Mistress'', ''The Darkest Link'', ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', and ''Blood Game''. Mary Uranta holds a postgraduate diploma in Theatre—a branch of [[performing arts]]—from the London School of Arts Academy.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In October 2011, Uranta received the African Youth Ambassador Award for her contributions to [[Nollywood]].<ref name="Uranta grabs one">{{cite news|url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvmovie/73218/3/adaora-ukoh-mary-uranta-amongst-others-receives-ho.html|title=Adaora UKOH, Mary URANTA amongst others receives honorary youthambassador awards|date=31 October 2011|publisher=TheNigerianvoice.com|access-date=18 April 2014}}</ref> The following year, she landed a [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] nomination for her role in the film ''Mistress'', and at the [[4th City People Awards]] on 14 July 2013, she won the [[City People Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Uranta grabs another">{{cite news|url=http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|title=List of Winners: City People Entertainment Awards|last=Mezue|first=Tee|publisher=Maxibeats.com|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=19 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025106/http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, Uranta launched 50th Academy, a film production company created to aid the industry's growth, and the Mary Uranta Foundation which caters for the welfare of deprived children in Opobo.<ref name="Uranta and Punch">{{cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|title=My plan for Nollywood – Uranta|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=30 August 2013|publisher=[[The Punch]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419044238/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> == Filmography == {| class="wikitable" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Notes |- |2000 |''Girls Hostel'' | |with [[Uche Jombo]] & [[Olu Jacobs]] |- |2006 |''Secret Mission'' | |with [[Chioma Chukwuka]] & [[Desmond Elliot]] |- | rowspan="2" |2007 |''The Love Doctor'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- |''The Love Doctor 2'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- | rowspan="2" |2011 |''Gallant Babes'' |Gift |with [[Mercy Johnson]] |- |''Gallant Babes 2'' |Gift | |- |2013 |''[[Nation Under Siege]]'' | | |- |2016 |Hotel choco | |with Dianne Chukwu, [[Femi Branch]], [[Tamara Eteimo]] |- |2017 |Sand Castle | |with [[Wale Ojo]] ,Charles Okocha, Bassey Okon |- |2020 |''Honeymoon Blues'' |Folake |Directed by Austin Nnaemeka Soundmind |- |2021 |''Restless'' |Miss Nelly |Directed by Okey Ifeanyi |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian film producers]] * [[List of Nigerian film directors]] == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|3412853}} {{authority control}} ayy9m16hmal1wpa93n5vbe0ziyh76rv 37580 37579 2025-06-05T04:31:38Z Splendourbeauty 119 37580 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian entertainer}}{{UPE|date=May 2019}} {{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}{{Infobox person|image=Mary_Uranta_in_2013.jpg|caption=Uranta in 2013|occupation=Actress, model, film producer, singer|birth_date=|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]]|alma mater=[[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]]|yearsactive=2006—present|nationality=Nigerian}}'''Mary Data Uranta''' is a [[Nigerian]] actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-15|title=I have been stereotyped in movies, says Mary Uranta|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|access-date=2022-07-20|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB|archive-date=21 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021182637/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu == Ma fu Uranta bi ma la nẹ gba efewo [[Port Harcourt]], ugwẹta [[Rivers State]], south-south [[Nigeria]]. I dago efu beauty pageant Miss Niger Delta, ugbo ki chẹnẹ ki rone ẹnẹ ki du. Ẹgba ejodudu ki nẹ. uña ki che ifimu chefu ọdọ 2000, ''Girls Hostel''. Efu ọdọ 2006, i chẹnẹ k'eju amonẹ tẹ ọla ñwu kpai i la nẹ uña ki tọgba efu Nollywood movie, ''Secret Mission''. I ñọ dufu efu ami ifimu ojoji u chẹ ka che: ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', kpai ''Blood Game''. Ubi e lẹ, Uranta che añyaja lẹ efu ami muvi eñwu ugbo ki ache muvi. I chanẹ Mary Uranta Foundation, [[Charitable organization|charity organisation]] ki achatẹko uchẹ ka abimọtọ efu [[Opobo/Nkoro|Opobo]], [[Rivers State]]. Ẹñwu ki che efu ujọ abo ifimu jẹñwu ki gba City People Award, ma mu du dago efu [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] kpai African Youth Ambassador Award. == Early life and education == Uranta grew up primarily in [[Port Harcourt]], the capital city of [[Rivers State]]. She has seven siblings and four step-brothers. Describing her upbringing, Uranta commented that she "had a great childhood. I never had it rough or tough growing up. Fine, I'm from an average home. But it's never been bad. I had all I wanted as a child[...]we were one happy family."<ref name="dailysun">{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|title=Mary Uranta: Sexual harassment drove me out of Nollywood|last=Erhariefe|first=Tony|date=28 April 2013|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|Sunnewsonline.com]]|publisher=[[Daily Sun]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015616/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Although Uranta was born a [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal Christian]], she attended [[Roman Catholic]] schools, including Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School before attending the [[Holy Rosary College|Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School]] in Port Harcourt. There, she took an interest in both dancing and stage-acting and would gain a Dance and Drama scholarship upon graduation.<ref name="vanguardngr1">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%E2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|title=Why I'm scandal free – Mary Uranta|date=12 November 2011|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguardngr.com]]|publisher=[[Vanguard Media]]|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=20 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920133904/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%e2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Uranta later enrolled at [[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]] (now [[Rivers State University]]). She had aspired to go for a course related to her dream career (acting) but ended up studying Secretarial Administration. She had also placed first runner-up in the Miss Niger Delta contest.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> == Career == Uranta's journey of acting started with a minor guest role in the Ndubisi Okoh-directed film, ''Girls Hostel'', alongside [[Uche Jombo]]. she won the role after her first film audition.<ref name="dailysun" /> Subsequently, Uranta played roles in films such as ''Paul and Silas'', ''War of Roses'', ''Silver Spoon'', and ''Church Committee'' before taking a break to complete her education.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In 2006, Uranta received her first big break role appearing as Ngozi Ezeonu's younger sister in the movie ''Secret Mission''. Her other Nollywood films include ''Tea or Coffee'', ''Tears of a Princess'', ''Baits of Doom'', ''The Professionals'', ''Real Passion'', ''Mistress'', ''The Darkest Link'', ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', and ''Blood Game''. Mary Uranta holds a postgraduate diploma in Theatre—a branch of [[performing arts]]—from the London School of Arts Academy.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In October 2011, Uranta received the African Youth Ambassador Award for her contributions to [[Nollywood]].<ref name="Uranta grabs one">{{cite news|url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvmovie/73218/3/adaora-ukoh-mary-uranta-amongst-others-receives-ho.html|title=Adaora UKOH, Mary URANTA amongst others receives honorary youthambassador awards|date=31 October 2011|publisher=TheNigerianvoice.com|access-date=18 April 2014}}</ref> The following year, she landed a [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] nomination for her role in the film ''Mistress'', and at the [[4th City People Awards]] on 14 July 2013, she won the [[City People Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Uranta grabs another">{{cite news|url=http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|title=List of Winners: City People Entertainment Awards|last=Mezue|first=Tee|publisher=Maxibeats.com|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=19 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025106/http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, Uranta launched 50th Academy, a film production company created to aid the industry's growth, and the Mary Uranta Foundation which caters for the welfare of deprived children in Opobo.<ref name="Uranta and Punch">{{cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|title=My plan for Nollywood – Uranta|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=30 August 2013|publisher=[[The Punch]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419044238/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> == Filmography == {| class="wikitable" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Notes |- |2000 |''Girls Hostel'' | |with [[Uche Jombo]] & [[Olu Jacobs]] |- |2006 |''Secret Mission'' | |with [[Chioma Chukwuka]] & [[Desmond Elliot]] |- | rowspan="2" |2007 |''The Love Doctor'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- |''The Love Doctor 2'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- | rowspan="2" |2011 |''Gallant Babes'' |Gift |with [[Mercy Johnson]] |- |''Gallant Babes 2'' |Gift | |- |2013 |''[[Nation Under Siege]]'' | | |- |2016 |Hotel choco | |with Dianne Chukwu, [[Femi Branch]], [[Tamara Eteimo]] |- |2017 |Sand Castle | |with [[Wale Ojo]] ,Charles Okocha, Bassey Okon |- |2020 |''Honeymoon Blues'' |Folake |Directed by Austin Nnaemeka Soundmind |- |2021 |''Restless'' |Miss Nelly |Directed by Okey Ifeanyi |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian film producers]] * [[List of Nigerian film directors]] == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|3412853}} {{authority control}} 10vgyhzwsdj9zde7xo5akv0g18cm1w9 37588 37580 2025-06-05T05:19:39Z Splendourbeauty 119 37588 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian entertainer}}{{UPE|date=May 2019}} {{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}{{Infobox person|image=Mary_Uranta_in_2013.jpg|caption=Uranta in 2013|occupation=Actress, model, film producer, singer|birth_date=|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]]|alma mater=[[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]]|yearsactive=2006—present|nationality=Nigerian}}'''Mary Data Uranta''' is a [[Nigerian]] actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-15|title=I have been stereotyped in movies, says Mary Uranta|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|access-date=2022-07-20|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB|archive-date=21 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021182637/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu == Ma fu Uranta bi ma la nẹ gba efewo [[Port Harcourt]], ugwẹta [[Rivers State]], south-south [[Nigeria]]. I dago efu beauty pageant Miss Niger Delta, ugbo ki chẹnẹ ki rone ẹnẹ ki du. Ẹgba ejodudu ki nẹ. uña ki che ifimu chefu ọdọ 2000, ''Girls Hostel''. Efu ọdọ 2006, i chẹnẹ k'eju amonẹ tẹ ọla ñwu kpai i la nẹ uña ki tọgba efu Nollywood movie, ''Secret Mission''. I ñọ dufu efu ami ifimu ojoji u chẹ ka che: ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', kpai ''Blood Game''. Ubi e lẹ, Uranta che añyaja lẹ efu ami muvi eñwu ugbo ki ache muvi. I chanẹ Mary Uranta Foundation, [[Charitable organization|charity organisation]] ki achatẹko uchẹ ka abimọtọ efu [[Opobo/Nkoro|Opobo]], [[Rivers State]]. Ẹñwu ki che efu ujọ abo ifimu jẹñwu ki gba City People Award, ma mu du dago efu [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] kpai African Youth Ambassador Award. == Early life and education == Uranta grew up primarily in [[Port Harcourt]], the capital city of [[Rivers State]]. She has seven siblings and four step-brothers. Describing her upbringing, Uranta commented that she "had a great childhood. I never had it rough or tough growing up. Fine, I'm from an average home. But it's never been bad. I had all I wanted as a child[...]we were one happy family."<ref name="dailysun">{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|title=Mary Uranta: Sexual harassment drove me out of Nollywood|last=Erhariefe|first=Tony|date=28 April 2013|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|Sunnewsonline.com]]|publisher=[[Daily Sun]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015616/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Although Uranta was born a [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal Christian]], she attended [[Roman Catholic]] schools, including Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School before attending the [[Holy Rosary College|Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School]] in Port Harcourt. There, she took an interest in both dancing and stage-acting and would gain a Dance and Drama scholarship upon graduation.<ref name="vanguardngr1">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%E2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|title=Why I'm scandal free – Mary Uranta|date=12 November 2011|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguardngr.com]]|publisher=[[Vanguard Media]]|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=20 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920133904/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%e2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Uranta later enrolled at [[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]] (now [[Rivers State University]]). She had aspired to go for a course related to her dream career (acting) but ended up studying Secretarial Administration. She had also placed first runner-up in the Miss Niger Delta contest.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> == Career == Uranta's journey of acting started with a minor guest role in the Ndubisi Okoh-directed film, ''Girls Hostel'', alongside [[Uche Jombo]]. she won the role after her first film audition.<ref name="dailysun" /> Subsequently, Uranta played roles in films such as ''Paul and Silas'', ''War of Roses'', ''Silver Spoon'', and ''Church Committee'' before taking a break to complete her education.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In 2006, Uranta received her first big break role appearing as Ngozi Ezeonu's younger sister in the movie ''Secret Mission''. Her other Nollywood films include ''Tea or Coffee'', ''Tears of a Princess'', ''Baits of Doom'', ''The Professionals'', ''Real Passion'', ''Mistress'', ''The Darkest Link'', ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', kpai ''Blood Game''. Mary Uranta che nẹ diploma efu Theatre—a branch of [[performing arts]]—from the London School of Arts Academy.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In October 2011, Uranta received the African Youth Ambassador Award for her contributions to [[Nollywood]].<ref name="Uranta grabs one">{{cite news|url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvmovie/73218/3/adaora-ukoh-mary-uranta-amongst-others-receives-ho.html|title=Adaora UKOH, Mary URANTA amongst others receives honorary youthambassador awards|date=31 October 2011|publisher=TheNigerianvoice.com|access-date=18 April 2014}}</ref> The following year, she landed a [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] nomination for her role in the film ''Mistress'', and at the [[4th City People Awards]] on 14 July 2013, she won the [[City People Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Uranta grabs another">{{cite news|url=http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|title=List of Winners: City People Entertainment Awards|last=Mezue|first=Tee|publisher=Maxibeats.com|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=19 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025106/http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, Uranta launched 50th Academy, a film production company created to aid the industry's growth, and the Mary Uranta Foundation which caters for the welfare of deprived children in Opobo.<ref name="Uranta and Punch">{{cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|title=My plan for Nollywood – Uranta|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=30 August 2013|publisher=[[The Punch]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419044238/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> == Filmography == {| class="wikitable" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Notes |- |2000 |''Girls Hostel'' | |with [[Uche Jombo]] & [[Olu Jacobs]] |- |2006 |''Secret Mission'' | |with [[Chioma Chukwuka]] & [[Desmond Elliot]] |- | rowspan="2" |2007 |''The Love Doctor'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- |''The Love Doctor 2'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- | rowspan="2" |2011 |''Gallant Babes'' |Gift |with [[Mercy Johnson]] |- |''Gallant Babes 2'' |Gift | |- |2013 |''[[Nation Under Siege]]'' | | |- |2016 |Hotel choco | |with Dianne Chukwu, [[Femi Branch]], [[Tamara Eteimo]] |- |2017 |Sand Castle | |with [[Wale Ojo]] ,Charles Okocha, Bassey Okon |- |2020 |''Honeymoon Blues'' |Folake |Directed by Austin Nnaemeka Soundmind |- |2021 |''Restless'' |Miss Nelly |Directed by Okey Ifeanyi |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian film producers]] * [[List of Nigerian film directors]] == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|3412853}} {{authority control}} 5tqjcaqdtqv31ptyl60fwaswvqb57mk 37589 37588 2025-06-05T05:33:58Z Splendourbeauty 119 37589 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian entertainer}}{{UPE|date=May 2019}} {{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}{{Infobox person|image=Mary_Uranta_in_2013.jpg|caption=Uranta in 2013|occupation=Actress, model, film producer, singer|birth_date=|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]]|alma mater=[[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]]|yearsactive=2006—present|nationality=Nigerian}}'''Mary Data Uranta''' is a [[Nigerian]] actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-15|title=I have been stereotyped in movies, says Mary Uranta|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|access-date=2022-07-20|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB|archive-date=21 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021182637/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu == Ma fu Uranta bi ma la nẹ gba efewo [[Port Harcourt]], ugwẹta [[Rivers State]], south-south [[Nigeria]]. I dago efu beauty pageant Miss Niger Delta, ugbo ki chẹnẹ ki rone ẹnẹ ki du. Ẹgba ejodudu ki nẹ. uña ki che ifimu chefu ọdọ 2000, ''Girls Hostel''. Efu ọdọ 2006, i chẹnẹ k'eju amonẹ tẹ ọla ñwu kpai i la nẹ uña ki tọgba efu Nollywood movie, ''Secret Mission''. I ñọ dufu efu ami ifimu ojoji u chẹ ka che: ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', kpai ''Blood Game''. Ubi e lẹ, Uranta che añyaja lẹ efu ami muvi eñwu ugbo ki ache muvi. I chanẹ Mary Uranta Foundation, [[Charitable organization|charity organisation]] ki achatẹko uchẹ ka abimọtọ efu [[Opobo/Nkoro|Opobo]], [[Rivers State]]. Ẹñwu ki che efu ujọ abo ifimu jẹñwu ki gba City People Award, ma mu du dago efu [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] kpai African Youth Ambassador Award. == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi nwu kpai Ukọchẹ == Uranta gba dufu ojile efu [[Port Harcourt]], ki ch'ugwọta [[Rivers State]]. I che nẹ am'ọmaye mebie kpai am'ọmaye attah ẹnẹkẹlẹ mẹlẹ. I du ña ujiwe ọna ki gba dufu, Urant ka ki ni "ọjọ imọtọ nwu che nyọ. U chọbata du alu ku na gba dufu-n, u kw'efu akw'ọra unyi ki dẹ alimejiI. Ama i n'ẹgba du ki biẹnẹ ñwu wa-n. U nẹ ẹñeu du ku tene ọjọ imọtọ mi[...] Akw'ọra unyi ẹdọ ẹbọ ache."<ref name="dailysun">{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|title=Mary Uranta: Sexual harassment drove me out of Nollywood|last=Erhariefe|first=Tony|date=28 April 2013|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|Sunnewsonline.com]]|publisher=[[Daily Sun]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015616/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Abu ku ma bi Uranta t'efu [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal Christian]], i lo t'unyi ukọchẹ [[Roman Catholic]], efu ñwu chi Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary Schoolọgba taki lo ti [[Holy Rosary College|Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School]] efu Port Harcourt. Ọmọ lẹ i chanẹ et'ido kpai Drama ki jẹ ñwu ko ma du urọmẹ ñwu ki kọchẹ alafu gbogbo ta ki che kpa.<ref name="vanguardngr1">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%E2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|title=Why I'm scandal free – Mary Uranta|date=12 November 2011|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguardngr.com]]|publisher=[[Vanguard Media]]|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=20 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920133904/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%e2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Anubi lẹUranta lo ti [[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]] (ki che [[Rivers State University]] abajọ-i). I n'ibe ki che t'ọgba efu amẹñeu ki lugbo ifimu ache ta ki wa kpoji ukọchẹ ñwu Secretarial Administration. I chẹnẹ ki r'ọne ẹnẹ ejodudu efu uja Miss Niger Delta.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> == Ukọlọ == Uranta's journey of acting started with a minor guest role in the Ndubisi Okoh-directed film, ''Girls Hostel'', alongside [[Uche Jombo]]. she won the role after her first film audition.<ref name="dailysun" /> Subsequently, Uranta played roles in films such as ''Paul and Silas'', ''War of Roses'', ''Silver Spoon'', and ''Church Committee'' before taking a break to complete her education.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In 2006, Uranta received her first big break role appearing as Ngozi Ezeonu's younger sister in the movie ''Secret Mission''. Her other Nollywood films include ''Tea or Coffee'', ''Tears of a Princess'', ''Baits of Doom'', ''The Professionals'', ''Real Passion'', ''Mistress'', ''The Darkest Link'', ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', kpai ''Blood Game''. Mary Uranta che nẹ diploma efu Theatre—a branch of [[performing arts]]—from the London School of Arts Academy.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> In October 2011, Uranta received the African Youth Ambassador Award for her contributions to [[Nollywood]].<ref name="Uranta grabs one">{{cite news|url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvmovie/73218/3/adaora-ukoh-mary-uranta-amongst-others-receives-ho.html|title=Adaora UKOH, Mary URANTA amongst others receives honorary youthambassador awards|date=31 October 2011|publisher=TheNigerianvoice.com|access-date=18 April 2014}}</ref> The following year, she landed a [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] nomination for her role in the film ''Mistress'', and at the [[4th City People Awards]] on 14 July 2013, she won the [[City People Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Uranta grabs another">{{cite news|url=http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|title=List of Winners: City People Entertainment Awards|last=Mezue|first=Tee|publisher=Maxibeats.com|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=19 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025106/http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, Uranta launched 50th Academy, a film production company created to aid the industry's growth, and the Mary Uranta Foundation which caters for the welfare of deprived children in Opobo.<ref name="Uranta and Punch">{{cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|title=My plan for Nollywood – Uranta|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=30 August 2013|publisher=[[The Punch]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419044238/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> == Filmography == {| class="wikitable" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Notes |- |2000 |''Girls Hostel'' | |with [[Uche Jombo]] & [[Olu Jacobs]] |- |2006 |''Secret Mission'' | |with [[Chioma Chukwuka]] & [[Desmond Elliot]] |- | rowspan="2" |2007 |''The Love Doctor'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- |''The Love Doctor 2'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- | rowspan="2" |2011 |''Gallant Babes'' |Gift |with [[Mercy Johnson]] |- |''Gallant Babes 2'' |Gift | |- |2013 |''[[Nation Under Siege]]'' | | |- |2016 |Hotel choco | |with Dianne Chukwu, [[Femi Branch]], [[Tamara Eteimo]] |- |2017 |Sand Castle | |with [[Wale Ojo]] ,Charles Okocha, Bassey Okon |- |2020 |''Honeymoon Blues'' |Folake |Directed by Austin Nnaemeka Soundmind |- |2021 |''Restless'' |Miss Nelly |Directed by Okey Ifeanyi |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian film producers]] * [[List of Nigerian film directors]] == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|3412853}} {{authority control}} kl000h8jco0v3a2k74utjmcirvcba3i 37590 37589 2025-06-05T05:48:39Z Splendourbeauty 119 37590 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian entertainer}}{{UPE|date=May 2019}} {{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}{{Infobox person|image=Mary_Uranta_in_2013.jpg|caption=Uranta in 2013|occupation=Actress, model, film producer, singer|birth_date=|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]]|alma mater=[[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]]|yearsactive=2006—present|nationality=Nigerian}}'''Mary Data Uranta''' is a [[Nigerian]] actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-15|title=I have been stereotyped in movies, says Mary Uranta|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|access-date=2022-07-20|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB|archive-date=21 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021182637/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/stereotyped-movies-says-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu == Ma fu Uranta bi ma la nẹ gba efewo [[Port Harcourt]], ugwẹta [[Rivers State]], south-south [[Nigeria]]. I dago efu beauty pageant Miss Niger Delta, ugbo ki chẹnẹ ki rone ẹnẹ ki du. Ẹgba ejodudu ki nẹ. uña ki che ifimu chefu ọdọ 2000, ''Girls Hostel''. Efu ọdọ 2006, i chẹnẹ k'eju amonẹ tẹ ọla ñwu kpai i la nẹ uña ki tọgba efu Nollywood movie, ''Secret Mission''. I ñọ dufu efu ami ifimu ojoji u chẹ ka che: ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', kpai ''Blood Game''. Ubi e lẹ, Uranta che añyaja lẹ efu ami muvi eñwu ugbo ki ache muvi. I chanẹ Mary Uranta Foundation, [[Charitable organization|charity organisation]] ki achatẹko uchẹ ka abimọtọ efu [[Opobo/Nkoro|Opobo]], [[Rivers State]]. Ẹñwu ki che efu ujọ abo ifimu jẹñwu ki gba City People Award, ma mu du dago efu [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] kpai African Youth Ambassador Award. == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi nwu kpai Ukọchẹ == Uranta gba dufu ojile efu [[Port Harcourt]], ki ch'ugwọta [[Rivers State]]. I che nẹ am'ọmaye mebie kpai am'ọmaye attah ẹnẹkẹlẹ mẹlẹ. I du ña ujiwe ọna ki gba dufu, Urant ka ki ni "ọjọ imọtọ nwu che nyọ. U chọbata du alu ku na gba dufu-n, u kw'efu akw'ọra unyi ki dẹ alimejiI. Ama i n'ẹgba du ki biẹnẹ ñwu wa-n. U nẹ ẹñeu du ku tene ọjọ imọtọ mi[...] Akw'ọra unyi ẹdọ ẹbọ ache."<ref name="dailysun">{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|title=Mary Uranta: Sexual harassment drove me out of Nollywood|last=Erhariefe|first=Tony|date=28 April 2013|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|Sunnewsonline.com]]|publisher=[[Daily Sun]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015616/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=24700|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Abu ku ma bi Uranta t'efu [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal Christian]], i lo t'unyi ukọchẹ [[Roman Catholic]], efu ñwu chi Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary Schoolọgba taki lo ti [[Holy Rosary College|Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School]] efu Port Harcourt. Ọmọ lẹ i chanẹ et'ido kpai Drama ki jẹ ñwu ko ma du urọmẹ ñwu ki kọchẹ alafu gbogbo ta ki che kpa.<ref name="vanguardngr1">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%E2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|title=Why I'm scandal free – Mary Uranta|date=12 November 2011|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguardngr.com]]|publisher=[[Vanguard Media]]|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=20 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920133904/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/why-i%e2%80%99m-scandal-free-mary-uranta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Anubi lẹUranta lo ti [[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]] (ki che [[Rivers State University]] abajọ-i). I n'ibe ki che t'ọgba efu amẹñeu ki lugbo ifimu ache ta ki wa kpoji ukọchẹ ñwu Secretarial Administration. I chẹnẹ ki r'ọne ẹnẹ ejodudu efu uja Miss Niger Delta.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> == Ukọlọ == Ulẹ Uranta efu ifimu ache chaneẹ kpai uña ononojo kekele ki che efu ifimu Ndubisi Okoh-directed, ''Girls Hostel'', alongside [[Uche Jombo]]. I jẹ uña lẹ anubi ifimu ejodudu ki che.<ref name="dailysun" />Alu k'iko ale t'ọgba Uranta ch'ukọlọ efu ifumu dabi ''Paul and Silas'', ''War of Roses'', ''Silver Spoon'', kpai ''Church Committee'' ọgba ta ki che ukọchẹ ñwu kpa.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> Efu ọdọ 2006, Uranta gba ukọlọ lile efu ifimu lile ugbo ki che okekele Ngozi Ezeonu efu ''Secret Mission''. Abo ki bọ ki che efu Nollywood films che i''Tea or Coffee'', ''Tears of a Princess'', ''Baits of Doom'', ''The Professionals'', ''Real Passion'', ''Mistress'', ''The Darkest Link'', ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', kpai ''Blood Game''. Mary Uranta che nẹ diploma efu Theatre—ẹtọ ka efu[[performing arts]]—kwefu London School of Arts Academy.<ref name="vanguardngr1" /> Efu ochu ẹgwa efu ọdọ 2011, Uranta gb'urọmẹ African Youth Ambassador Award todu am'ẹñwu ki che efu [[Nollywood]].<ref name="Uranta grabs one">{{cite news|url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvmovie/73218/3/adaora-ukoh-mary-uranta-amongst-others-receives-ho.html|title=Adaora UKOH, Mary URANTA amongst others receives honorary youthambassador awards|date=31 October 2011|publisher=TheNigerianvoice.com|access-date=18 April 2014}}</ref> Ọdọ ki dubi ñwu, ma du dago efu [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Award]] todu ukọlọ ki che efu ifimu ''Mistress'', manyi [[4th City People Awards]] ọjọ ẹkẹgwẹlẹ efu ochu ẹbie efu ọdọ 2013, i jẹ ulolo [[City People Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Uranta grabs another">{{cite news|url=http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|title=List of Winners: City People Entertainment Awards|last=Mezue|first=Tee|publisher=Maxibeats.com|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=19 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025106/http://www.maxibeats.com/home/blog/list-of-winners-city-people-entertainment-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> Ọdọ lẹ gba gẹdẹ Uranta chanẹ 50th Academy, ugbo ki ma che ifimu ki che todu chatẹko ẹgba dufu ukọlọ ñwu, manyi Mary Uranta Foundation ki ach'atẹko abimọtọ ki ach'ọbata efu Opobo.<ref name="Uranta and Punch">{{cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|title=My plan for Nollywood – Uranta|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=30 August 2013|publisher=[[The Punch]]|access-date=18 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419044238/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/my-plan-for-nollywood-uranta/|archive-date=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> == Filmography == {| class="wikitable" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" |Notes |- |2000 |''Girls Hostel'' | |with [[Uche Jombo]] & [[Olu Jacobs]] |- |2006 |''Secret Mission'' | |with [[Chioma Chukwuka]] & [[Desmond Elliot]] |- | rowspan="2" |2007 |''The Love Doctor'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- |''The Love Doctor 2'' |Ebere |with [[Jackie Appiah]] |- | rowspan="2" |2011 |''Gallant Babes'' |Gift |with [[Mercy Johnson]] |- |''Gallant Babes 2'' |Gift | |- |2013 |''[[Nation Under Siege]]'' | | |- |2016 |Hotel choco | |with Dianne Chukwu, [[Femi Branch]], [[Tamara Eteimo]] |- |2017 |Sand Castle | |with [[Wale Ojo]] ,Charles Okocha, Bassey Okon |- |2020 |''Honeymoon Blues'' |Folake |Directed by Austin Nnaemeka Soundmind |- |2021 |''Restless'' |Miss Nelly |Directed by Okey Ifeanyi |} == Go gẹ == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian film producers]] * [[List of Nigerian film directors]] == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|3412853}} {{authority control}} g65lnpumbcb5oownhs3eqtxcxrfrhd9 0 1730 37561 2025-06-04T20:17:33Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian reality TV personality and actress}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox model|name=Alex Asogwa|birth_name=Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|02|15}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-i-want-from-god-at-27-ex-bbn-star-alex-unusual/|title=What I want from God at 27 —ex BBN star, Alex Unusual|first=Segun|last=Adebayo|date=19 February 20..." 37561 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian reality TV personality and actress}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox model|name=Alex Asogwa|birth_name=Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|02|15}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-i-want-from-god-at-27-ex-bbn-star-alex-unusual/|title=What I want from God at 27 —ex BBN star, Alex Unusual|first=Segun|last=Adebayo|date=19 February 2023}}</ref>|birth_place=[[Nsukka]], [[Enugu State|Enugu]]|nationality=Nigerian|other_names=Alex Unusual|alma_mater=[[New York Film Academy]]|occupation={{hlist|TV personality|actress|model|[[Compere (host)|compere]]}}|years_active=2016–present|known_for=|television={{flatlist| * ''[[Big Brother Nigeria]]'' * ''[[Merry Men 2]]'' * ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''}}|spouse=<!-- {{marriage|name|start|end}} -->|partner=<!-- unmarried life partner; use ''Name (1950–present)'' -->|height=5ft 11in|hair_color=Black|eye_color=Brown|agency=|module=|website=<!-- {{URL|website}} -->|signature=}} '''Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Ig-Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa.ogg}} (born 15 February 1996) also known as '''Alex Unusual''' is a Nigerian [[reality TV]] star, model, [[Compere (host)|compere]], brand influencer, filmmaker, creative writer, content creator, lifestyle vlogger, and actress. She rose to fame after participating in the 2018 edition of ''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]]'' reality TV show, where she emerged as the third runner-up and was voted as the most fun housemate.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web|last=Muriithi|first=Samuel|date=19 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/biographies/1464654-alex-unusuals-biography-age-height-net-worth-married/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Legit.ng]]}}</ref> She is also known for her roles in [[Nollywood]]'s ''[[Merry Men 2]]'', ''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' and ''Nucleus''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kenechi|first=Stephen|date=29 October 2019|title=BBNaija's Alex, Regina Daniels Seek Revenge In 'Merry Men 2'|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/bbnaijas-alex-regina-daniels-seek-revenge-in-merry-men-2/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[TheCable]]}}</ref><ref name="nucleus">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2 March 2021|title=Alex Asogwa's Debut Short Film "Nucleus" is Coming Soon, Watch the Trailer on BN TV|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-unusual-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> == Early life and education == Alex Asogwa was born in [[Enugu State]]. She is from Nsukka in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria and the eldest of the 3 siblings in the family.<ref name="Filani">{{Cite web|last=Onye|first=Harry|date=20 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Bio: Age, Height, Bbnaija, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/breaking-news/alex-unusuals-bio-age-height-bbnaija-net-worth-is-she-married|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Kemi Filani}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Idowu|first=Hannah|date=24 May 2021|title=Full Biography Of BBNaija Housemate Alex Unusual And Other Facts About Her|url=https://dnbstories.com/2021/05/full-biography-of-bbnaija-housemate-alex-unusual.html|access-date=6 August 2022|website=DNB Stories}}</ref> She is an alumna of the [[New York Film Academy]].<ref name="thenationonlineng.net">{{Cite web|date=7 August 2019|title=Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/alex-unusual-is-student-of-new-york-film-academy/amp/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She began her early education in Enugu but received her first school leaving certificate from Aunty Lizzy International School, Lagos in 2006. This was after her family moved to Lagos in 2001, then finally completed her senior secondary education in [[Federal Government College, Enugu]], where she earned her secondary school certification. In school, she competed in [[track and field]] events, especially relays, and received numerous sporting prizes for her school.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Akinbo|first=Peter|date=15 July 2021|title=My Super Eagles Crush – Alex Unusual|url=https://punchng.com/my-super-eagles-crush-alex-unusual/?amp|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> Alex studied at the [[New York Film Academy]] to enhance her directing and content creation talents.<ref name="thenationonlineng.net" /> == Career == Alex Asogwa made her big screen debut in 1996 as a 6-month-old child model in a Nestle baby food campaign. In 2016, she competed in the Miss Eastern Nigeria beauty pageant in 2016 and was crowned the winner.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 April 2019|title=Look Of The Day: Alex Unusual|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/look-of-the-day-alex-unusual/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She was the red carpet host on the movie premiere of [[Avengers: Endgame]] in Nigeria for Marvel Studios. She also co-anchored the event for Lanre Olusola's book launch with fellow actor [[Deyemi Okanlawon]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 April 2022|title=Deyemi Okanlawon, Alex Unusual For Lanre Olusola's Online Book Launch Party|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/deyemi-okanlawon-alex-unusual-for-lanre-olusolas-online-book-launch-party/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]|language=en}}</ref> In 2019, Asogwa hosted the red carpet premieres of [[Merry Men 2]] and the Buckwyld and Breathless shows. She made her acting debut in [[Merry Men 2]], 2019 Nigerian [[Crime film|crime]] [[action comedy film]] and a sequel to ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' that starred [[Ayo Makun]], [[Jim Iyke]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]] and [[Linda Osifo]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 June 2019|title=#AY's 'Merry Men 2' Set For Cinemas|url=https://dailytrust.com/amp/ays-merry-men-2-set-for-cinemas|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Daily Trust]]}}</ref> She also featured in ''Power Of 1'' and ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters">{{Cite web|date=23 June 2019|title=Fate Of Alakada Characters|url=https://characterdb.com/Fate_of_Alakada_(2020)_Characters/1ukwho|access-date=8 August 2022|website=Character DB}}</ref> She went on to produce and direct the [[short film]] - ''Nucleus'' which encourages everyone to pay attention to those around them, show love to the people they care about, and to give people their roses when they can still smell them. She starred in this film alongside [[Ngozi Nwosu]].<ref name="nucleus" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=9 March 2021|title="Love Me Enough, Love Me Now" – Alex Asogwa's Short Film "Nucleus" is so Timely!|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-asogwa-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> She also featured in ''Power Of 1'' and ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters" /> === Big Brother Nigeria === In 2017, Asogwa was one of the five finalists of the [[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]], alongside [[Miracle Igbokwe|Miracle]], Cee C, [[Tobi Bakre|Tobi]] and Nina.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=16 April 2018|title=It's down to Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex and Miracle!|url=https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija/season/4/news/it-s-down-to-tobi-cee-c-nina-alex-and-miracle/news|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Dstv|DSTV Official Website]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=21 April 2018|title=Who Wins Big Brother Naija… Tobi, Miracle, Cee C, Nina or Alex?|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/who-wins-big-brother-naija-tobi-miracle-cee-c-nina-or-alex/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She placed as the third runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=22 April 2018|title=BBNaija 2018: Alex evicted|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/04/22/bbnaija-2018-alex-evicted/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> == Personal life == Alex Asogwa currently lives in Lagos and is single. == Filmography == === Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Status |- |2018 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija 3]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''4th Place'' |- |2023 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 8)|Big Brother Naija 8 All Stars]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''10th Place'' |} === Films === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2018 |''Power Of 1'' |Herself | * cameo * also starring [[Alexx Ekubo]], Ramsey Nouah and [[Annie Idibia]] |- |2019 |''[[Merry Men 2]]'' |Calypso | * also starring, [[Jim Iyke]], [[Falz]], [[Ireti Doyle]], [[Damilola Adegbite]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]], [[Nancy Isime]] and [[Linda Osifo]] |- |2020 |''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' |Herself | * also starring [[Toyin Abraham]], [[Mercy Eke]] and [[Broda Shaggi]] |- |2021 |''Nucleus'' |Daughter | * also the producer and director * also starring [[Ngozi Nwosu]] * short film |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actresses]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|id=11191350}} {{Wikiquote}} bj3i8hiz96k7ndv6xxclu11w0efuta6 37574 37561 2025-06-04T21:47:52Z Splendourbeauty 119 37574 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian reality TV personality and actress}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox model|name=Alex Asogwa|birth_name=Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|02|15}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-i-want-from-god-at-27-ex-bbn-star-alex-unusual/|title=What I want from God at 27 —ex BBN star, Alex Unusual|first=Segun|last=Adebayo|date=19 February 2023}}</ref>|birth_place=[[Nsukka]], [[Enugu State|Enugu]]|nationality=Nigerian|other_names=Alex Unusual|alma_mater=[[New York Film Academy]]|occupation={{hlist|TV personality|actress|model|[[Compere (host)|compere]]}}|years_active=2016–present|known_for=|television={{flatlist| * ''[[Big Brother Nigeria]]'' * ''[[Merry Men 2]]'' * ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''}}|spouse=<!-- {{marriage|name|start|end}} -->|partner=<!-- unmarried life partner; use ''Name (1950–present)'' -->|height=5ft 11in|hair_color=Black|eye_color=Brown|agency=|module=|website=<!-- {{URL|website}} -->|signature=}} '''Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Ig-Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa.ogg}} (ku ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹgwẹlu efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 1996) ku ma ñọ dọ kọ '''Alex Unusual''' ki [[reality TV]] star, model, [[Compere (host)|compere]], brand influencer, ach'ifimu, ak'ọtakada, ache ẹñwu igo, adu ọlayi ñwu ña, kpai actress ki kw'ojanẹ Nijiria. I dufu taki eju mọ anubi ki dufu ''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]]'' reality TV show ọdọ 2018, ugbo ki du ẹnẹ ẹkẹta ku ma la d'ọwọ tọ ka ki ichẹnẹ ki ache ẹnwu anyi tule chaka.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web|last=Muriithi|first=Samuel|date=19 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/biographies/1464654-alex-unusuals-biography-age-height-net-worth-married/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Legit.ng]]}}</ref> Ma mọ lefu ẹñwu ki che efu [[Nollywood]] ''[[Merry Men 2]]'', ''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' kpai ''Nucleus''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kenechi|first=Stephen|date=29 October 2019|title=BBNaija's Alex, Regina Daniels Seek Revenge In 'Merry Men 2'|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/bbnaijas-alex-regina-daniels-seek-revenge-in-merry-men-2/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[TheCable]]}}</ref><ref name="nucleus">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2 March 2021|title=Alex Asogwa's Debut Short Film "Nucleus" is Coming Soon, Watch the Trailer on BN TV|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-unusual-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> == Early life and education == Alex Asogwa was born in [[Enugu State]]. She is from Nsukka in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria and the eldest of the 3 siblings in the family.<ref name="Filani">{{Cite web|last=Onye|first=Harry|date=20 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Bio: Age, Height, Bbnaija, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/breaking-news/alex-unusuals-bio-age-height-bbnaija-net-worth-is-she-married|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Kemi Filani}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Idowu|first=Hannah|date=24 May 2021|title=Full Biography Of BBNaija Housemate Alex Unusual And Other Facts About Her|url=https://dnbstories.com/2021/05/full-biography-of-bbnaija-housemate-alex-unusual.html|access-date=6 August 2022|website=DNB Stories}}</ref> She is an alumna of the [[New York Film Academy]].<ref name="thenationonlineng.net">{{Cite web|date=7 August 2019|title=Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/alex-unusual-is-student-of-new-york-film-academy/amp/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She began her early education in Enugu but received her first school leaving certificate from Aunty Lizzy International School, Lagos in 2006. This was after her family moved to Lagos in 2001, then finally completed her senior secondary education in [[Federal Government College, Enugu]], where she earned her secondary school certification. In school, she competed in [[track and field]] events, especially relays, and received numerous sporting prizes for her school.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Akinbo|first=Peter|date=15 July 2021|title=My Super Eagles Crush – Alex Unusual|url=https://punchng.com/my-super-eagles-crush-alex-unusual/?amp|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> Alex studied at the [[New York Film Academy]] to enhance her directing and content creation talents.<ref name="thenationonlineng.net" /> == Career == Alex Asogwa made her big screen debut in 1996 as a 6-month-old child model in a Nestle baby food campaign. In 2016, she competed in the Miss Eastern Nigeria beauty pageant in 2016 and was crowned the winner.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 April 2019|title=Look Of The Day: Alex Unusual|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/look-of-the-day-alex-unusual/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She was the red carpet host on the movie premiere of [[Avengers: Endgame]] in Nigeria for Marvel Studios. She also co-anchored the event for Lanre Olusola's book launch with fellow actor [[Deyemi Okanlawon]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 April 2022|title=Deyemi Okanlawon, Alex Unusual For Lanre Olusola's Online Book Launch Party|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/deyemi-okanlawon-alex-unusual-for-lanre-olusolas-online-book-launch-party/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]|language=en}}</ref> In 2019, Asogwa hosted the red carpet premieres of [[Merry Men 2]] and the Buckwyld and Breathless shows. She made her acting debut in [[Merry Men 2]], 2019 Nigerian [[Crime film|crime]] [[action comedy film]] and a sequel to ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' that starred [[Ayo Makun]], [[Jim Iyke]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]] and [[Linda Osifo]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 June 2019|title=#AY's 'Merry Men 2' Set For Cinemas|url=https://dailytrust.com/amp/ays-merry-men-2-set-for-cinemas|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Daily Trust]]}}</ref> She also featured in ''Power Of 1'' and ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters">{{Cite web|date=23 June 2019|title=Fate Of Alakada Characters|url=https://characterdb.com/Fate_of_Alakada_(2020)_Characters/1ukwho|access-date=8 August 2022|website=Character DB}}</ref> She went on to produce and direct the [[short film]] - ''Nucleus'' which encourages everyone to pay attention to those around them, show love to the people they care about, and to give people their roses when they can still smell them. She starred in this film alongside [[Ngozi Nwosu]].<ref name="nucleus" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=9 March 2021|title="Love Me Enough, Love Me Now" – Alex Asogwa's Short Film "Nucleus" is so Timely!|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-asogwa-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> She also featured in ''Power Of 1'' and ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters" /> === Big Brother Nigeria === In 2017, Asogwa was one of the five finalists of the [[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]], alongside [[Miracle Igbokwe|Miracle]], Cee C, [[Tobi Bakre|Tobi]] and Nina.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=16 April 2018|title=It's down to Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex and Miracle!|url=https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija/season/4/news/it-s-down-to-tobi-cee-c-nina-alex-and-miracle/news|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Dstv|DSTV Official Website]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=21 April 2018|title=Who Wins Big Brother Naija… Tobi, Miracle, Cee C, Nina or Alex?|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/who-wins-big-brother-naija-tobi-miracle-cee-c-nina-or-alex/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She placed as the third runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=22 April 2018|title=BBNaija 2018: Alex evicted|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/04/22/bbnaija-2018-alex-evicted/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> == Personal life == Alex Asogwa currently lives in Lagos and is single. == Filmography == === Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Status |- |2018 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija 3]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''4th Place'' |- |2023 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 8)|Big Brother Naija 8 All Stars]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''10th Place'' |} === Films === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2018 |''Power Of 1'' |Herself | * cameo * also starring [[Alexx Ekubo]], Ramsey Nouah and [[Annie Idibia]] |- |2019 |''[[Merry Men 2]]'' |Calypso | * also starring, [[Jim Iyke]], [[Falz]], [[Ireti Doyle]], [[Damilola Adegbite]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]], [[Nancy Isime]] and [[Linda Osifo]] |- |2020 |''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' |Herself | * also starring [[Toyin Abraham]], [[Mercy Eke]] and [[Broda Shaggi]] |- |2021 |''Nucleus'' |Daughter | * also the producer and director * also starring [[Ngozi Nwosu]] * short film |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actresses]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|id=11191350}} {{Wikiquote}} 615hpnpcrc41n0bx1hi75qxp2bixpe2 37575 37574 2025-06-04T22:06:24Z Splendourbeauty 119 37575 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian reality TV personality and actress}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox model|name=Alex Asogwa|birth_name=Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|02|15}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-i-want-from-god-at-27-ex-bbn-star-alex-unusual/|title=What I want from God at 27 —ex BBN star, Alex Unusual|first=Segun|last=Adebayo|date=19 February 2023}}</ref>|birth_place=[[Nsukka]], [[Enugu State|Enugu]]|nationality=Nigerian|other_names=Alex Unusual|alma_mater=[[New York Film Academy]]|occupation={{hlist|TV personality|actress|model|[[Compere (host)|compere]]}}|years_active=2016–present|known_for=|television={{flatlist| * ''[[Big Brother Nigeria]]'' * ''[[Merry Men 2]]'' * ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''}}|spouse=<!-- {{marriage|name|start|end}} -->|partner=<!-- unmarried life partner; use ''Name (1950–present)'' -->|height=5ft 11in|hair_color=Black|eye_color=Brown|agency=|module=|website=<!-- {{URL|website}} -->|signature=}} '''Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Ig-Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa.ogg}} (ku ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹgwẹlu efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 1996) ku ma ñọ dọ kọ '''Alex Unusual''' ki [[reality TV]] star, model, [[Compere (host)|compere]], brand influencer, ach'ifimu, ak'ọtakada, ache ẹñwu igo, adu ọlayi ñwu ña, kpai actress ki kw'ojanẹ Nijiria. I dufu taki eju mọ anubi ki dufu ''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]]'' reality TV show ọdọ 2018, ugbo ki du ẹnẹ ẹkẹta ku ma la d'ọwọ tọ ka ki ichẹnẹ ki ache ẹnwu anyi tule chaka.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web|last=Muriithi|first=Samuel|date=19 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/biographies/1464654-alex-unusuals-biography-age-height-net-worth-married/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Legit.ng]]}}</ref> Ma mọ lefu ẹñwu ki che efu [[Nollywood]] ''[[Merry Men 2]]'', ''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' kpai ''Nucleus''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kenechi|first=Stephen|date=29 October 2019|title=BBNaija's Alex, Regina Daniels Seek Revenge In 'Merry Men 2'|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/bbnaijas-alex-regina-daniels-seek-revenge-in-merry-men-2/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[TheCable]]}}</ref><ref name="nucleus">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2 March 2021|title=Alex Asogwa's Debut Short Film "Nucleus" is Coming Soon, Watch the Trailer on BN TV|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-unusual-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi kpai Ukọchẹ == Ma fu Alex Asogwa bi efewo [[Enugu State]]. I kw'janẹ Nsukka efu Enugu State, South-East Nigeria kpai ọma ogijo efu akwọra unyi amọma mẹta.<ref name="Filani">{{Cite web|last=Onye|first=Harry|date=20 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Bio: Age, Height, Bbnaija, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/breaking-news/alex-unusuals-bio-age-height-bbnaija-net-worth-is-she-married|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Kemi Filani}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Idowu|first=Hannah|date=24 May 2021|title=Full Biography Of BBNaija Housemate Alex Unusual And Other Facts About Her|url=https://dnbstories.com/2021/05/full-biography-of-bbnaija-housemate-alex-unusual.html|access-date=6 August 2022|website=DNB Stories}}</ref> I che tanẹ kw'efu [[New York Film Academy]].<ref name="thenationonlineng.net">{{Cite web|date=7 August 2019|title=Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/alex-unusual-is-student-of-new-york-film-academy/amp/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> I chanẹ ukọchẹ ñwu ejodudu kw'efu ewo Enugu ama i gb'ọtakada ukọchẹ ejodudu kwi Aunty Lizzy International School, yi Lagos efu ọdọ 2006. Anubi ki akwọra ñwu lo t'efewo Lagos efu ọdọ 2001, ta ki ch'ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa ñwu kap kwi [[Federal Government College, Enugu]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada ẹdọ mẹfa ñwu. Efu unyi ukọchẹ i chi [[track and field]] events, ololo nwu relay, i la gba urọmẹ ñwu unyi ukọchẹ ñwu.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Akinbo|first=Peter|date=15 July 2021|title=My Super Eagles Crush – Alex Unusual|url=https://punchng.com/my-super-eagles-crush-alex-unusual/?amp|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> Alex ch'ukọchẹ yi [[New York Film Academy]] todu ki jẹ ñwu ki ele ki nẹ ki ny'ọgba.<ref name="thenationonlineng.net" /> Alex Asogwa dufu efu ẹñwu igo lile efu ọdọ 1996 uma ọma ochu mọfa ki ach'ujiwe efu Nestle baby food campaign. Efu ọdọ 2016, i dago efu Miss Eastern Nigeria beauty pageant efu ọdọ 2016 i la fu jẹ.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 April 2019|title=Look Of The Day: Alex Unusual|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/look-of-the-day-alex-unusual/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> oñwu chẹnẹ ki gw'ọnyi anẹ kpikpa efu [[Avengers: Endgame]] yi Nijiria nwi Marvel Studios. I la ñọ dama ef ọtakada Lanre Olusola ku ma du tẹ kpa [[Deyemi Okanlawon]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 April 2022|title=Deyemi Okanlawon, Alex Unusual For Lanre Olusola's Online Book Launch Party|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/deyemi-okanlawon-alex-unusual-for-lanre-olusolas-online-book-launch-party/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]|language=en}}</ref> In 2019, Asogwa hosted the red carpet premieres of [[Merry Men 2]] and the Buckwyld and Breathless shows. She made her acting debut in [[Merry Men 2]], 2019 Nigerian [[Crime film|crime]] [[action comedy film]] and a sequel to ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' that starred [[Ayo Makun]], [[Jim Iyke]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]] and [[Linda Osifo]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 June 2019|title=#AY's 'Merry Men 2' Set For Cinemas|url=https://dailytrust.com/amp/ays-merry-men-2-set-for-cinemas|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Daily Trust]]}}</ref> She also featured in ''Power Of 1'' and ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters">{{Cite web|date=23 June 2019|title=Fate Of Alakada Characters|url=https://characterdb.com/Fate_of_Alakada_(2020)_Characters/1ukwho|access-date=8 August 2022|website=Character DB}}</ref> She went on to produce and direct the [[short film]] - ''Nucleus'' which encourages everyone to pay attention to those around them, show love to the people they care about, and to give people their roses when they can still smell them. She starred in this film alongside [[Ngozi Nwosu]].<ref name="nucleus" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=9 March 2021|title="Love Me Enough, Love Me Now" – Alex Asogwa's Short Film "Nucleus" is so Timely!|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-asogwa-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> She also featured in ''Power Of 1'' and ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters" /> === Big Brother Nigeria === In 2017, Asogwa was one of the five finalists of the [[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]], alongside [[Miracle Igbokwe|Miracle]], Cee C, [[Tobi Bakre|Tobi]] and Nina.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=16 April 2018|title=It's down to Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex and Miracle!|url=https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija/season/4/news/it-s-down-to-tobi-cee-c-nina-alex-and-miracle/news|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Dstv|DSTV Official Website]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=21 April 2018|title=Who Wins Big Brother Naija… Tobi, Miracle, Cee C, Nina or Alex?|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/who-wins-big-brother-naija-tobi-miracle-cee-c-nina-or-alex/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She placed as the third runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=22 April 2018|title=BBNaija 2018: Alex evicted|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/04/22/bbnaija-2018-alex-evicted/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> == Personal life == Alex Asogwa currently lives in Lagos and is single. == Filmography == === Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Status |- |2018 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija 3]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''4th Place'' |- |2023 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 8)|Big Brother Naija 8 All Stars]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''10th Place'' |} === Films === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2018 |''Power Of 1'' |Herself | * cameo * also starring [[Alexx Ekubo]], Ramsey Nouah and [[Annie Idibia]] |- |2019 |''[[Merry Men 2]]'' |Calypso | * also starring, [[Jim Iyke]], [[Falz]], [[Ireti Doyle]], [[Damilola Adegbite]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]], [[Nancy Isime]] and [[Linda Osifo]] |- |2020 |''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' |Herself | * also starring [[Toyin Abraham]], [[Mercy Eke]] and [[Broda Shaggi]] |- |2021 |''Nucleus'' |Daughter | * also the producer and director * also starring [[Ngozi Nwosu]] * short film |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actresses]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|id=11191350}} {{Wikiquote}} 9kkg3kmmvq9mczh8dh099nty37hs4go 37576 37575 2025-06-04T22:10:27Z Splendourbeauty 119 37576 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian reality TV personality and actress}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox model|name=Alex Asogwa|birth_name=Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|02|15}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-i-want-from-god-at-27-ex-bbn-star-alex-unusual/|title=What I want from God at 27 —ex BBN star, Alex Unusual|first=Segun|last=Adebayo|date=19 February 2023}}</ref>|birth_place=[[Nsukka]], [[Enugu State|Enugu]]|nationality=Nigerian|other_names=Alex Unusual|alma_mater=[[New York Film Academy]]|occupation={{hlist|TV personality|actress|model|[[Compere (host)|compere]]}}|years_active=2016–present|known_for=|television={{flatlist| * ''[[Big Brother Nigeria]]'' * ''[[Merry Men 2]]'' * ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''}}|spouse=<!-- {{marriage|name|start|end}} -->|partner=<!-- unmarried life partner; use ''Name (1950–present)'' -->|height=5ft 11in|hair_color=Black|eye_color=Brown|agency=|module=|website=<!-- {{URL|website}} -->|signature=}} '''Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Ig-Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa.ogg}} (ku ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹgwẹlu efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 1996) ku ma ñọ dọ kọ '''Alex Unusual''' ki [[reality TV]] star, model, [[Compere (host)|compere]], brand influencer, ach'ifimu, ak'ọtakada, ache ẹñwu igo, adu ọlayi ñwu ña, kpai actress ki kw'ojanẹ Nijiria. I dufu taki eju mọ anubi ki dufu ''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]]'' reality TV show ọdọ 2018, ugbo ki du ẹnẹ ẹkẹta ku ma la d'ọwọ tọ ka ki ichẹnẹ ki ache ẹnwu anyi tule chaka.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web|last=Muriithi|first=Samuel|date=19 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/biographies/1464654-alex-unusuals-biography-age-height-net-worth-married/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Legit.ng]]}}</ref> Ma mọ lefu ẹñwu ki che efu [[Nollywood]] ''[[Merry Men 2]]'', ''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' kpai ''Nucleus''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kenechi|first=Stephen|date=29 October 2019|title=BBNaija's Alex, Regina Daniels Seek Revenge In 'Merry Men 2'|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/bbnaijas-alex-regina-daniels-seek-revenge-in-merry-men-2/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[TheCable]]}}</ref><ref name="nucleus">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2 March 2021|title=Alex Asogwa's Debut Short Film "Nucleus" is Coming Soon, Watch the Trailer on BN TV|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-unusual-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi kpai Ukọchẹ == Ma fu Alex Asogwa bi efewo [[Enugu State]]. I kw'janẹ Nsukka efu Enugu State, South-East Nigeria kpai ọma ogijo efu akwọra unyi amọma mẹta.<ref name="Filani">{{Cite web|last=Onye|first=Harry|date=20 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Bio: Age, Height, Bbnaija, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/breaking-news/alex-unusuals-bio-age-height-bbnaija-net-worth-is-she-married|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Kemi Filani}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Idowu|first=Hannah|date=24 May 2021|title=Full Biography Of BBNaija Housemate Alex Unusual And Other Facts About Her|url=https://dnbstories.com/2021/05/full-biography-of-bbnaija-housemate-alex-unusual.html|access-date=6 August 2022|website=DNB Stories}}</ref> I che tanẹ kw'efu [[New York Film Academy]].<ref name="thenationonlineng.net">{{Cite web|date=7 August 2019|title=Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/alex-unusual-is-student-of-new-york-film-academy/amp/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> I chanẹ ukọchẹ ñwu ejodudu kw'efu ewo Enugu ama i gb'ọtakada ukọchẹ ejodudu kwi Aunty Lizzy International School, yi Lagos efu ọdọ 2006. Anubi ki akwọra ñwu lo t'efewo Lagos efu ọdọ 2001, ta ki ch'ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa ñwu kap kwi [[Federal Government College, Enugu]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada ẹdọ mẹfa ñwu. Efu unyi ukọchẹ i chi [[track and field]] events, ololo nwu relay, i la gba urọmẹ ñwu unyi ukọchẹ ñwu.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Akinbo|first=Peter|date=15 July 2021|title=My Super Eagles Crush – Alex Unusual|url=https://punchng.com/my-super-eagles-crush-alex-unusual/?amp|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> Alex ch'ukọchẹ yi [[New York Film Academy]] todu ki jẹ ñwu ki ele ki nẹ ki ny'ọgba.<ref name="thenationonlineng.net" /> Alex Asogwa dufu efu ẹñwu igo lile efu ọdọ 1996 uma ọma ochu mọfa ki ach'ujiwe efu Nestle baby food campaign. Efu ọdọ 2016, i dago efu Miss Eastern Nigeria beauty pageant efu ọdọ 2016 i la fu jẹ.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 April 2019|title=Look Of The Day: Alex Unusual|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/look-of-the-day-alex-unusual/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> oñwu chẹnẹ ki gw'ọnyi anẹ kpikpa efu [[Avengers: Endgame]] yi Nijiria nwi Marvel Studios. I la ñọ dama ef ọtakada Lanre Olusola ku ma du tẹ kpa [[Deyemi Okanlawon]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 April 2022|title=Deyemi Okanlawon, Alex Unusual For Lanre Olusola's Online Book Launch Party|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/deyemi-okanlawon-alex-unusual-for-lanre-olusolas-online-book-launch-party/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]|language=en}}</ref> Efu ọdọ 2019, Asogwa gwọnyu anẹ kpikpah ñwu [[Merry Men 2]] kpai Buckwyld manyi Breathless shows. I dufu ejoduduefu [[Merry Men 2]], ọdọ 2019 Nigerian [[Crime film|crime]] [[action comedy film]] manyi ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' that starred [[Ayo Makun]], [[Jim Iyke]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]] and [[Linda Osifo]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 June 2019|title=#AY's 'Merry Men 2' Set For Cinemas|url=https://dailytrust.com/amp/ays-merry-men-2-set-for-cinemas|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Daily Trust]]}}</ref> She also featured in ''Power Of 1'' and ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters">{{Cite web|date=23 June 2019|title=Fate Of Alakada Characters|url=https://characterdb.com/Fate_of_Alakada_(2020)_Characters/1ukwho|access-date=8 August 2022|website=Character DB}}</ref> She went on to produce and direct the [[short film]] - ''Nucleus'' which encourages everyone to pay attention to those around them, show love to the people they care about, and to give people their roses when they can still smell them. She starred in this film alongside [[Ngozi Nwosu]].<ref name="nucleus" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=9 March 2021|title="Love Me Enough, Love Me Now" – Alex Asogwa's Short Film "Nucleus" is so Timely!|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-asogwa-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> She also featured in ''Power Of 1'' and ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters" /> === Big Brother Nigeria === In 2017, Asogwa was one of the five finalists of the [[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]], alongside [[Miracle Igbokwe|Miracle]], Cee C, [[Tobi Bakre|Tobi]] and Nina.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=16 April 2018|title=It's down to Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex and Miracle!|url=https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija/season/4/news/it-s-down-to-tobi-cee-c-nina-alex-and-miracle/news|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Dstv|DSTV Official Website]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=21 April 2018|title=Who Wins Big Brother Naija… Tobi, Miracle, Cee C, Nina or Alex?|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/who-wins-big-brother-naija-tobi-miracle-cee-c-nina-or-alex/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She placed as the third runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=22 April 2018|title=BBNaija 2018: Alex evicted|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/04/22/bbnaija-2018-alex-evicted/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> == Personal life == Alex Asogwa currently lives in Lagos and is single. == Filmography == === Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Status |- |2018 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija 3]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''4th Place'' |- |2023 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 8)|Big Brother Naija 8 All Stars]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''10th Place'' |} === Films === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2018 |''Power Of 1'' |Herself | * cameo * also starring [[Alexx Ekubo]], Ramsey Nouah and [[Annie Idibia]] |- |2019 |''[[Merry Men 2]]'' |Calypso | * also starring, [[Jim Iyke]], [[Falz]], [[Ireti Doyle]], [[Damilola Adegbite]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]], [[Nancy Isime]] and [[Linda Osifo]] |- |2020 |''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' |Herself | * also starring [[Toyin Abraham]], [[Mercy Eke]] and [[Broda Shaggi]] |- |2021 |''Nucleus'' |Daughter | * also the producer and director * also starring [[Ngozi Nwosu]] * short film |} == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actresses]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|id=11191350}} {{Wikiquote}} pg6ouqxyrmdww1jazozvgvduuxhzljv 37577 37576 2025-06-04T22:21:21Z Splendourbeauty 119 37577 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian reality TV personality and actress}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox model|name=Alex Asogwa|birth_name=Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|02|15}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-i-want-from-god-at-27-ex-bbn-star-alex-unusual/|title=What I want from God at 27 —ex BBN star, Alex Unusual|first=Segun|last=Adebayo|date=19 February 2023}}</ref>|birth_place=[[Nsukka]], [[Enugu State|Enugu]]|nationality=Nigerian|other_names=Alex Unusual|alma_mater=[[New York Film Academy]]|occupation={{hlist|TV personality|actress|model|[[Compere (host)|compere]]}}|years_active=2016–present|known_for=|television={{flatlist| * ''[[Big Brother Nigeria]]'' * ''[[Merry Men 2]]'' * ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''}}|spouse=<!-- {{marriage|name|start|end}} -->|partner=<!-- unmarried life partner; use ''Name (1950–present)'' -->|height=5ft 11in|hair_color=Black|eye_color=Brown|agency=|module=|website=<!-- {{URL|website}} -->|signature=}} '''Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Ig-Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa.ogg}} (ku ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹgwẹlu efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 1996) ku ma ñọ dọ kọ '''Alex Unusual''' ki [[reality TV]] star, model, [[Compere (host)|compere]], brand influencer, ach'ifimu, ak'ọtakada, ache ẹñwu igo, adu ọlayi ñwu ña, kpai actress ki kw'ojanẹ Nijiria. I dufu taki eju mọ anubi ki dufu ''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]]'' reality TV show ọdọ 2018, ugbo ki du ẹnẹ ẹkẹta ku ma la d'ọwọ tọ ka ki ichẹnẹ ki ache ẹnwu anyi tule chaka.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web|last=Muriithi|first=Samuel|date=19 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/biographies/1464654-alex-unusuals-biography-age-height-net-worth-married/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Legit.ng]]}}</ref> Ma mọ lefu ẹñwu ki che efu [[Nollywood]] ''[[Merry Men 2]]'', ''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' kpai ''Nucleus''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kenechi|first=Stephen|date=29 October 2019|title=BBNaija's Alex, Regina Daniels Seek Revenge In 'Merry Men 2'|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/bbnaijas-alex-regina-daniels-seek-revenge-in-merry-men-2/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[TheCable]]}}</ref><ref name="nucleus">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2 March 2021|title=Alex Asogwa's Debut Short Film "Nucleus" is Coming Soon, Watch the Trailer on BN TV|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-unusual-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi kpai Ukọchẹ == Ma fu Alex Asogwa bi efewo [[Enugu State]]. I kw'janẹ Nsukka efu Enugu State, South-East Nigeria kpai ọma ogijo efu akwọra unyi amọma mẹta.<ref name="Filani">{{Cite web|last=Onye|first=Harry|date=20 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Bio: Age, Height, Bbnaija, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/breaking-news/alex-unusuals-bio-age-height-bbnaija-net-worth-is-she-married|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Kemi Filani}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Idowu|first=Hannah|date=24 May 2021|title=Full Biography Of BBNaija Housemate Alex Unusual And Other Facts About Her|url=https://dnbstories.com/2021/05/full-biography-of-bbnaija-housemate-alex-unusual.html|access-date=6 August 2022|website=DNB Stories}}</ref> I che tanẹ kw'efu [[New York Film Academy]].<ref name="thenationonlineng.net">{{Cite web|date=7 August 2019|title=Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/alex-unusual-is-student-of-new-york-film-academy/amp/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> I chanẹ ukọchẹ ñwu ejodudu kw'efu ewo Enugu ama i gb'ọtakada ukọchẹ ejodudu kwi Aunty Lizzy International School, yi Lagos efu ọdọ 2006. Anubi ki akwọra ñwu lo t'efewo Lagos efu ọdọ 2001, ta ki ch'ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa ñwu kap kwi [[Federal Government College, Enugu]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada ẹdọ mẹfa ñwu. Efu unyi ukọchẹ i chi [[track and field]] events, ololo nwu relay, i la gba urọmẹ ñwu unyi ukọchẹ ñwu.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Akinbo|first=Peter|date=15 July 2021|title=My Super Eagles Crush – Alex Unusual|url=https://punchng.com/my-super-eagles-crush-alex-unusual/?amp|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> Alex ch'ukọchẹ yi [[New York Film Academy]] todu ki jẹ ñwu ki ele ki nẹ ki ny'ọgba.<ref name="thenationonlineng.net" /> Alex Asogwa dufu efu ẹñwu igo lile efu ọdọ 1996 uma ọma ochu mọfa ki ach'ujiwe efu Nestle baby food campaign. Efu ọdọ 2016, i dago efu Miss Eastern Nigeria beauty pageant efu ọdọ 2016 i la fu jẹ.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 April 2019|title=Look Of The Day: Alex Unusual|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/look-of-the-day-alex-unusual/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> oñwu chẹnẹ ki gw'ọnyi anẹ kpikpa efu [[Avengers: Endgame]] yi Nijiria nwi Marvel Studios. I la ñọ dama ef ọtakada Lanre Olusola ku ma du tẹ kpa [[Deyemi Okanlawon]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 April 2022|title=Deyemi Okanlawon, Alex Unusual For Lanre Olusola's Online Book Launch Party|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/deyemi-okanlawon-alex-unusual-for-lanre-olusolas-online-book-launch-party/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]|language=en}}</ref> Efu ọdọ 2019, Asogwa gwọnyu anẹ kpikpah ñwu [[Merry Men 2]] kpai Buckwyld manyi Breathless shows. I dufu ejodudu efu [[Merry Men 2]], ọdọ 2019 Nigerian [[Crime film|crime]] [[action comedy film]] manyi ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' ki [[Ayo Makun]], [[Jim Iyke]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]] manyi [[Linda Osifo]] dẹ.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 June 2019|title=#AY's 'Merry Men 2' Set For Cinemas|url=https://dailytrust.com/amp/ays-merry-men-2-set-for-cinemas|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Daily Trust]]}}</ref> i ñọ dufu efu ''Power Of 1'' kpai ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters">{{Cite web|date=23 June 2019|title=Fate Of Alakada Characters|url=https://characterdb.com/Fate_of_Alakada_(2020)_Characters/1ukwho|access-date=8 August 2022|website=Character DB}}</ref> I lo tọgba na che ifimu kẹkẹ - ''Nucleus'' ki d'ibe ñwu amonẹ ku ma d'ibe tẹ abo ko ma dẹ ogbegbele ma, ku ma d'ufẹdọ ña amonẹ ku ma fẹdọ ma. I dufu dama kpai [[Ngozi Nwosu]].<ref name="nucleus" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=9 March 2021|title="Love Me Enough, Love Me Now" – Alex Asogwa's Short Film "Nucleus" is so Timely!|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-asogwa-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Bella Naija]]}}</ref> i ñọ dufu efu ''Power Of 1'' kpai ''[[Fate of Alakada]]''.<ref name="Fate Of Alakada Characters" /> === Big Brother Nigeria === Efu ọdọ 2017, Asogwa chẹnẹ ka efu abo mẹlu ku ma dago otitala icholo [[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]], manyi [[Miracle Igbokwe|Miracle]], Cee C, [[Tobi Bakre|Tobi]] kpai Nina.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=16 April 2018|title=It's down to Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex and Miracle!|url=https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija/season/4/news/it-s-down-to-tobi-cee-c-nina-alex-and-miracle/news|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Dstv|DSTV Official Website]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=21 April 2018|title=Who Wins Big Brother Naija… Tobi, Miracle, Cee C, Nina or Alex?|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/who-wins-big-brother-naija-tobi-miracle-cee-c-nina-or-alex/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> I chẹnẹ ẹkẹta .<ref>{{Cite web|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=22 April 2018|title=BBNaija 2018: Alex evicted|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/04/22/bbnaija-2018-alex-evicted/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> == Ọlayi ñwu == Alex Asogwa defewo Lagos abajọi i la n'ọkọ ta-n. == Filmography == === Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Status |- |2018 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija 3]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''4th Place'' |- |2023 |''[[Big Brother Naija (season 8)|Big Brother Naija 8 All Stars]]'' |Contestant |Reality Show Game Show |''10th Place'' |} === Films === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2018 |''Power Of 1'' |Herself | * cameo * also starring [[Alexx Ekubo]], Ramsey Nouah and [[Annie Idibia]] |- |2019 |''[[Merry Men 2]]'' |Calypso | * also starring, [[Jim Iyke]], [[Falz]], [[Ireti Doyle]], [[Damilola Adegbite]], [[Ufuoma McDermott]], [[Rosaline Meurer]], [[Nancy Isime]] and [[Linda Osifo]] |- |2020 |''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' |Herself | * also starring [[Toyin Abraham]], [[Mercy Eke]] and [[Broda Shaggi]] |- |2021 |''Nucleus'' |Daughter | * also the producer and director * also starring [[Ngozi Nwosu]] * short film |} == Go gẹ == * [[List of Nigerian actresses]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|id=11191350}} {{Wikiquote}} 790rknjfoomyr7aj1saefvmchwtwmwp 0 1731 37562 2025-06-04T20:18:58Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Infobox actress|name=Dolly Nwaduba|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1988|08|04}}|birth_place=Ogwashi, [[Delta State]]|education=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]], [[New York Film Academy]]|occupation=Actress, Film Producer, Screenwriter|spouse=Uzoma Nwadialo (m. 2020- present)}} '''Dolly Nwaduba''', also known as '''Dolly Ifeyinwa Nwadialo''' (born 4 August 1988),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dolly Nwaduba {{!}} Actress, Producer, Writer|url=https://www.imd..." 37562 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Infobox actress|name=Dolly Nwaduba|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1988|08|04}}|birth_place=Ogwashi, [[Delta State]]|education=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]], [[New York Film Academy]]|occupation=Actress, Film Producer, Screenwriter|spouse=Uzoma Nwadialo (m. 2020- present)}} '''Dolly Nwaduba''', also known as '''Dolly Ifeyinwa Nwadialo''' (born 4 August 1988),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dolly Nwaduba {{!}} Actress, Producer, Writer|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8091850/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1|access-date=2024-10-18|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=DOLLY.pdf|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xw7W1Ri36XPlc8hL8AtpN6iKur7LoyNW/view?usp=sharing|access-date=2024-10-18|website=Sentry News}}</ref> is a Nigerian actress, voice-over artist, screenwriter and producer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Okoye|first=Rita|date=September 3, 2024|title=How Dolly Nwaduba is making waves in Nollywood|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/how-dolly-nwaduba-is-making-waves-in-nollywood/|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-08-26|title=Nollywood producer, Dolly Nwaduba talks future of African Storytelling|url=https://guardian.ng/arts-2/nollywood-producer-dolly-nwaduba-talks-future-of-african-storytelling/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[Guardian Nigeria]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Telegraph|first=New|date=2024-09-03|title=Nollywood Powerhouse, Nwaduba Shares Her Journey To Success|url=https://newtelegraphng.com/nollywood-powerhouse-nwaduba-shares-her-journey-to-success/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[New Telegraph]]|language=en-US}}</ref> She is the chief executive officer of Dolly's Signature Limited and Nollyplug TV.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 13, 2024|title=Dolly Ifeyinwa Nwaduba Launches Charity Drive Amidst Film Promo|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/dolly-ifeyinwa-nwaduba-launches-charity-drive-amidst-film-promo/|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> Nwaduba is an alumna of the [[New York Film Academy]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Dolly Nwaduba: The Visionary Shaping the Future of Nollywood – Sun News|url=https://sunnews.ng/2024/08/27/dolly-nwaduba-the-visionary-shaping-the-future-of-nollywood/|access-date=2024-10-18|language=en-US}}</ref> She is a finalist for the African Entertainment Awards, USA (2024)<ref>{{Cite web|title=AEAUSA 2024 Nominees|url=https://aeausa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Full-List-of-Nominees_AEAUSA-2024b.pdf|website=AEAUSA|page=11}}</ref> and a winner of the Aforevo [[Nollywood]] screenwriting contest (2022) for her script, M.O.R.E.M.I.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nnah|first=Mary|title=Cosmos Abasi Wins Aforevo Nollywood Screenwriting Contest – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/05/13/cosmos-abasi-wins-aforevo-nollywood-screenwriting-contest/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[ThisDay]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Overall winner of Nollywood screenwriting contest gets N1m reward|url=https://www.newsexpressngr.com/news/152291/overall-winner-of-nollywood-screenwriting-contest-gets-n1m-reward|access-date=2024-10-18|website=News Express Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> She is noted also for writing the [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] film, ''Riverside.''<ref name=":3">{{Citation|last=Lahr|first=Timothy Ryan|title=Riverside|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6368442/|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Bruno Romagnoli, Parker Billings, Grecia Salamon}}</ref> Since her return to Nigeria in 2017'','' Nwaduba has produced about thirty movies.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=All I want in my husband is high intelligence level — Actress, Dolly Nwaduba|url=https://medium.com/@tjconnectng/all-i-want-in-my-husband-is-high-intelligence-level-actress-dolly-nwaduba-50749f07d5ef|website=Medium}}</ref> Some of her films include ''One Wish (2019),''<ref name=":4">{{Cite AV media|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33843935/|title=One Wish (2019) {{!}} Drama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-10-18|via=m.imdb.com}}</ref> ''Drawn to You (2024)<ref name=":5">{{Citation|last=Agbo|first=Uche|title=Drawn to You|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33846268/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_1|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Philomena Adaeze, Pete Edochie, Somto Eze|publisher=Dolly's Signature}}</ref>'' and'', Serendipity (2021)'' which has [[Frederick Leonard (actor)|Frederick Leonard]] and [[Monalisa Chinda]] in its cast, and was directed by [[Tchidi Chikere]]''.''<ref name=":6">{{Cite AV media|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33984352/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_i_3|title=Serendipity (2021) {{!}} Drama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-10-18|via=m.imdb.com}}</ref> == Early life and education == Nwaduba was born on 4 August 1988 as an only child at Ogwashi in Delta State.<ref name=":0" /> She hails from [[Aniocha South]] in Delta State.<ref name=":2" /> She attended Seta International primary and secondary schools. She then gained admission to study [[Diplomacy]] and [[International Studies]] in the [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Nwaduba later attended the New York Film Academy where she learnt screenwriting, film production, and voice-over artistry.<ref name=":0" /> == Career == She was involved in filming for a year in the [[United States]], starring in ''Riverside'' (2016),''<ref name=":3" />'' ''Nick and Ice'' (2016)'',''<ref name=":9">{{Citation|last=Leidl|first=Nick|title=Nick and Ice|date=2016-05-23|type=Short, Comedy|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5624322/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_7|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Karalee Austin, Allison Barksdale, Belinda Bates|last2=Mellinger|first2=Antoine}}</ref> and ''Invitation'' (2017),<ref name=":10">{{Citation|last=Almughrbi|first=Abdulaziz|title=Invitation|date=2017-03-30|type=Short, Comedy|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7476902/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_6|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Rakan Anneghaimshi, Nelson Hayne, Bobby Reed}}</ref> before returning to Nigeria later in 2017.<ref name=":2" /> Since producing her first Nollywood movie, ''Lights Out (2017),'' she has made many other movies in Nigeria. Nwaduba is a recipient of the “Best Producer of the Year” award by the Sabistation Business Owners Awards 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024 Winners – Sabistation Business Owner's Awards|url=https://sboawards.com/2024-winners/|access-date=2024-10-24|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ihesiulo|first=Grace|title=Sabistation Business Owners Awards 2024 Celebrates 110 Nigerian Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders|url=https://dailytimesng.com/sabistation-business-owners-awards-2024-celebrates-110-nigerian-entrepreneurs-and-business-leaders/|website=[[Daily Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-10-23|title=Aliko Dangote emerges Entrepreneur of the Year at 2024 Sabistation Business Owners Awards|url=https://guardian.ng/business-services/aliko-dangote-emerges-entrepreneur-of-the-year-at-2024-sabistation-business-owners-awards/|access-date=2024-10-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> == Filmography == * ''Riverside (2016)<ref name=":3" />'' * ''Nick and Ice'' (2016)<ref name=":9" /> * ''Invitation'' (2017) as Attendant #1<ref name=":10" /> * ''Lights out'' (2017) * ''Arinze (2019)'' * ''Distance Between (2019)'' * ''One Wish'' (2019)<ref name=":4" /> * ''Serendipity (2021)<ref name=":6" />'' * Beguiling<ref name=":8" /> * ''Distance Between<ref name=":8" />'' * ''Chasing Dreams'' (2023)<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|last=Admin|first=NFVCB|date=2024-03-11|title=MOVIES VERIFIED AND APPROVED BY NFVCB IN SEPTEMBER 2023|url=https://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/2024/03/11/movies-verified-and-approved-by-nfvcb-in-september-2023/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=NFVCB {{!}} National Film And Video Censors Board|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''Poetic Justice'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Tainted Feeling'' (2023)<ref>{{Citation|last=Apanpa|first=Saheed|title=Tainted Feeling|date=2023-09-29|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29434211/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Etinosa Idemudia, Kelechi Benwosely Kachikwu, Dolly Nwaduba|publisher=Queen Kels Production}}</ref> * ''Dawn'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Perfect Love'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''The Grand Stand'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Sinister Visit'' (2023)<ref>Apanpa, Saheed, Sinister Visit (Drama), Somto Eze, Hilary Jackson, Damilare Kuku, Dolly's Signature, retrieved 2024-10-19</ref> * ''Drawn to You (2024)<ref name=":5" />'' * ''A Star in the dark''<ref>{{Citation|last=Mason|first=Akay|title=A Star in the Dark|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33847447/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_2|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Daniel Etim Effiong, Eso Dike, Venita Akpofure|publisher=Phoenix House of Arts, Dolly's Signature}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} lg9wmidtj1ol9b7vaqfe56mdk0zrw85 37602 37562 2025-06-05T07:04:28Z Splendourbeauty 119 37602 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Infobox actress|name=Dolly Nwaduba|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1988|08|04}}|birth_place=Ogwashi, [[Delta State]]|education=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]], [[New York Film Academy]]|occupation=Actress, Film Producer, Screenwriter|spouse=Uzoma Nwadialo (m. 2020- present)}} '''Dolly Nwaduba''', ku ma mọ ru '''Dolly Ifeyinwa Nwadialo''' gẹ (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹlẹ efu ochu ẹjọ efu ọdọ 1988),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dolly Nwaduba {{!}} Actress, Producer, Writer|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8091850/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1|access-date=2024-10-18|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=DOLLY.pdf|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xw7W1Ri36XPlc8hL8AtpN6iKur7LoyNW/view?usp=sharing|access-date=2024-10-18|website=Sentry News}}</ref> chi actress ki kwi Nijiria, ẹnẹ ki akọla oji ẹñwu, akọ ẹñwu dufu kpai a ch'ifimu dufu i che.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Okoye|first=Rita|date=September 3, 2024|title=How Dolly Nwaduba is making waves in Nollywood|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/how-dolly-nwaduba-is-making-waves-in-nollywood/|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-08-26|title=Nollywood producer, Dolly Nwaduba talks future of African Storytelling|url=https://guardian.ng/arts-2/nollywood-producer-dolly-nwaduba-talks-future-of-african-storytelling/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[Guardian Nigeria]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Telegraph|first=New|date=2024-09-03|title=Nollywood Powerhouse, Nwaduba Shares Her Journey To Success|url=https://newtelegraphng.com/nollywood-powerhouse-nwaduba-shares-her-journey-to-success/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[New Telegraph]]|language=en-US}}</ref> oñwu che chief executive officer yi Dolly's Signature Limited and Nollyplug TV.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 13, 2024|title=Dolly Ifeyinwa Nwaduba Launches Charity Drive Amidst Film Promo|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/dolly-ifeyinwa-nwaduba-launches-charity-drive-amidst-film-promo/|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> Nwaduba ch'ukọchẹ kpa kwefu [[New York Film Academy]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Dolly Nwaduba: The Visionary Shaping the Future of Nollywood – Sun News|url=https://sunnews.ng/2024/08/27/dolly-nwaduba-the-visionary-shaping-the-future-of-nollywood/|access-date=2024-10-18|language=en-US}}</ref> I chẹnẹ ki wa uña otitala efu African Entertainment Awards, USA (efu ọdọ 2024)<ref>{{Cite web|title=AEAUSA 2024 Nominees|url=https://aeausa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Full-List-of-Nominees_AEAUSA-2024b.pdf|website=AEAUSA|page=11}}</ref> manyi ẹnẹ ki jẹ Aforevo [[Nollywood]] screenwriting contest (efu ọdọ 2022) todu M.O.R.E.M.I. ki kọ.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nnah|first=Mary|title=Cosmos Abasi Wins Aforevo Nollywood Screenwriting Contest – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/05/13/cosmos-abasi-wins-aforevo-nollywood-screenwriting-contest/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[ThisDay]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Overall winner of Nollywood screenwriting contest gets N1m reward|url=https://www.newsexpressngr.com/news/152291/overall-winner-of-nollywood-screenwriting-contest-gets-n1m-reward|access-date=2024-10-18|website=News Express Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> Ma che mọ todu ifimu [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] ''Riverside ki kọ.''<ref name=":3">{{Citation|last=Lahr|first=Timothy Ryan|title=Riverside|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6368442/|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Bruno Romagnoli, Parker Billings, Grecia Salamon}}</ref> kwẹgba ki dabi wa ojanẹ Nijiria efu ọdọ 2017'','' Nwaduba i che che ifimu dabi aluka ogwu-ẹgwa.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=All I want in my husband is high intelligence level — Actress, Dolly Nwaduba|url=https://medium.com/@tjconnectng/all-i-want-in-my-husband-is-high-intelligence-level-actress-dolly-nwaduba-50749f07d5ef|website=Medium}}</ref> Uchẹ ka efu ma che ''One Wish (ọdọ 2019),''<ref name=":4">{{Cite AV media|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33843935/|title=One Wish (2019) {{!}} Drama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-10-18|via=m.imdb.com}}</ref> ''Drawn to You (ọdọ 2024)<ref name=":5">{{Citation|last=Agbo|first=Uche|title=Drawn to You|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33846268/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_1|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Philomena Adaeze, Pete Edochie, Somto Eze|publisher=Dolly's Signature}}</ref>'' manyi ''Serendipity (ọdọ 2021) ki'' [[Frederick Leonard (actor)|Frederick Leonard]] kpai [[Monalisa Chinda]] defu abo ku ma ch'ukọlọ ñwu, ẹnẹ ki la du ọna ña ma chi [[Tchidi Chikere]]''.''<ref name=":6">{{Cite AV media|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33984352/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_i_3|title=Serendipity (2021) {{!}} Drama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-10-18|via=m.imdb.com}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu kpai Ukọchẹ == Nwaduba was born on 4 August 1988 as an only child at Ogwashi in Delta State.<ref name=":0" /> She hails from [[Aniocha South]] in Delta State.<ref name=":2" /> She attended Seta International primary and secondary schools. She then gained admission to study [[Diplomacy]] and [[International Studies]] in the [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Nwaduba later attended the New York Film Academy where she learnt screenwriting, film production, and voice-over artistry.<ref name=":0" /> == Career == She was involved in filming for a year in the [[United States]], starring in ''Riverside'' (2016),''<ref name=":3" />'' ''Nick and Ice'' (2016)'',''<ref name=":9">{{Citation|last=Leidl|first=Nick|title=Nick and Ice|date=2016-05-23|type=Short, Comedy|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5624322/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_7|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Karalee Austin, Allison Barksdale, Belinda Bates|last2=Mellinger|first2=Antoine}}</ref> and ''Invitation'' (2017),<ref name=":10">{{Citation|last=Almughrbi|first=Abdulaziz|title=Invitation|date=2017-03-30|type=Short, Comedy|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7476902/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_6|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Rakan Anneghaimshi, Nelson Hayne, Bobby Reed}}</ref> before returning to Nigeria later in 2017.<ref name=":2" /> Since producing her first Nollywood movie, ''Lights Out (2017),'' she has made many other movies in Nigeria. Nwaduba is a recipient of the “Best Producer of the Year” award by the Sabistation Business Owners Awards 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024 Winners – Sabistation Business Owner's Awards|url=https://sboawards.com/2024-winners/|access-date=2024-10-24|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ihesiulo|first=Grace|title=Sabistation Business Owners Awards 2024 Celebrates 110 Nigerian Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders|url=https://dailytimesng.com/sabistation-business-owners-awards-2024-celebrates-110-nigerian-entrepreneurs-and-business-leaders/|website=[[Daily Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-10-23|title=Aliko Dangote emerges Entrepreneur of the Year at 2024 Sabistation Business Owners Awards|url=https://guardian.ng/business-services/aliko-dangote-emerges-entrepreneur-of-the-year-at-2024-sabistation-business-owners-awards/|access-date=2024-10-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> == Filmography == * ''Riverside (2016)<ref name=":3" />'' * ''Nick and Ice'' (2016)<ref name=":9" /> * ''Invitation'' (2017) as Attendant #1<ref name=":10" /> * ''Lights out'' (2017) * ''Arinze (2019)'' * ''Distance Between (2019)'' * ''One Wish'' (2019)<ref name=":4" /> * ''Serendipity (2021)<ref name=":6" />'' * Beguiling<ref name=":8" /> * ''Distance Between<ref name=":8" />'' * ''Chasing Dreams'' (2023)<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|last=Admin|first=NFVCB|date=2024-03-11|title=MOVIES VERIFIED AND APPROVED BY NFVCB IN SEPTEMBER 2023|url=https://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/2024/03/11/movies-verified-and-approved-by-nfvcb-in-september-2023/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=NFVCB {{!}} National Film And Video Censors Board|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''Poetic Justice'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Tainted Feeling'' (2023)<ref>{{Citation|last=Apanpa|first=Saheed|title=Tainted Feeling|date=2023-09-29|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29434211/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Etinosa Idemudia, Kelechi Benwosely Kachikwu, Dolly Nwaduba|publisher=Queen Kels Production}}</ref> * ''Dawn'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Perfect Love'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''The Grand Stand'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Sinister Visit'' (2023)<ref>Apanpa, Saheed, Sinister Visit (Drama), Somto Eze, Hilary Jackson, Damilare Kuku, Dolly's Signature, retrieved 2024-10-19</ref> * ''Drawn to You (2024)<ref name=":5" />'' * ''A Star in the dark''<ref>{{Citation|last=Mason|first=Akay|title=A Star in the Dark|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33847447/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_2|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Daniel Etim Effiong, Eso Dike, Venita Akpofure|publisher=Phoenix House of Arts, Dolly's Signature}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} 6w286s9nep7rrazdx5zkyrqp3ld8xso 37609 37602 2025-06-05T07:10:08Z Splendourbeauty 119 37609 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Infobox actress|name=Dolly Nwaduba|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1988|08|04}}|birth_place=Ogwashi, [[Delta State]]|education=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]], [[New York Film Academy]]|occupation=Actress, Film Producer, Screenwriter|spouse=Uzoma Nwadialo (m. 2020- present)}} '''Dolly Nwaduba''', ku ma mọ ru '''Dolly Ifeyinwa Nwadialo''' gẹ (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹlẹ efu ochu ẹjọ efu ọdọ 1988),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dolly Nwaduba {{!}} Actress, Producer, Writer|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8091850/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1|access-date=2024-10-18|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=DOLLY.pdf|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xw7W1Ri36XPlc8hL8AtpN6iKur7LoyNW/view?usp=sharing|access-date=2024-10-18|website=Sentry News}}</ref> chi actress ki kwi Nijiria, ẹnẹ ki akọla oji ẹñwu, akọ ẹñwu dufu kpai a ch'ifimu dufu i che.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Okoye|first=Rita|date=September 3, 2024|title=How Dolly Nwaduba is making waves in Nollywood|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/how-dolly-nwaduba-is-making-waves-in-nollywood/|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-08-26|title=Nollywood producer, Dolly Nwaduba talks future of African Storytelling|url=https://guardian.ng/arts-2/nollywood-producer-dolly-nwaduba-talks-future-of-african-storytelling/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[Guardian Nigeria]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Telegraph|first=New|date=2024-09-03|title=Nollywood Powerhouse, Nwaduba Shares Her Journey To Success|url=https://newtelegraphng.com/nollywood-powerhouse-nwaduba-shares-her-journey-to-success/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[New Telegraph]]|language=en-US}}</ref> oñwu che chief executive officer yi Dolly's Signature Limited and Nollyplug TV.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 13, 2024|title=Dolly Ifeyinwa Nwaduba Launches Charity Drive Amidst Film Promo|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/dolly-ifeyinwa-nwaduba-launches-charity-drive-amidst-film-promo/|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> Nwaduba ch'ukọchẹ kpa kwefu [[New York Film Academy]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Dolly Nwaduba: The Visionary Shaping the Future of Nollywood – Sun News|url=https://sunnews.ng/2024/08/27/dolly-nwaduba-the-visionary-shaping-the-future-of-nollywood/|access-date=2024-10-18|language=en-US}}</ref> I chẹnẹ ki wa uña otitala efu African Entertainment Awards, USA (efu ọdọ 2024)<ref>{{Cite web|title=AEAUSA 2024 Nominees|url=https://aeausa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Full-List-of-Nominees_AEAUSA-2024b.pdf|website=AEAUSA|page=11}}</ref> manyi ẹnẹ ki jẹ Aforevo [[Nollywood]] screenwriting contest (efu ọdọ 2022) todu M.O.R.E.M.I. ki kọ.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nnah|first=Mary|title=Cosmos Abasi Wins Aforevo Nollywood Screenwriting Contest – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/05/13/cosmos-abasi-wins-aforevo-nollywood-screenwriting-contest/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[ThisDay]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Overall winner of Nollywood screenwriting contest gets N1m reward|url=https://www.newsexpressngr.com/news/152291/overall-winner-of-nollywood-screenwriting-contest-gets-n1m-reward|access-date=2024-10-18|website=News Express Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> Ma che mọ todu ifimu [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] ''Riverside ki kọ.''<ref name=":3">{{Citation|last=Lahr|first=Timothy Ryan|title=Riverside|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6368442/|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Bruno Romagnoli, Parker Billings, Grecia Salamon}}</ref> kwẹgba ki dabi wa ojanẹ Nijiria efu ọdọ 2017'','' Nwaduba i che che ifimu dabi aluka ogwu-ẹgwa.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=All I want in my husband is high intelligence level — Actress, Dolly Nwaduba|url=https://medium.com/@tjconnectng/all-i-want-in-my-husband-is-high-intelligence-level-actress-dolly-nwaduba-50749f07d5ef|website=Medium}}</ref> Uchẹ ka efu ma che ''One Wish (ọdọ 2019),''<ref name=":4">{{Cite AV media|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33843935/|title=One Wish (2019) {{!}} Drama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-10-18|via=m.imdb.com}}</ref> ''Drawn to You (ọdọ 2024)<ref name=":5">{{Citation|last=Agbo|first=Uche|title=Drawn to You|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33846268/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_1|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Philomena Adaeze, Pete Edochie, Somto Eze|publisher=Dolly's Signature}}</ref>'' manyi ''Serendipity (ọdọ 2021) ki'' [[Frederick Leonard (actor)|Frederick Leonard]] kpai [[Monalisa Chinda]] defu abo ku ma ch'ukọlọ ñwu, ẹnẹ ki la du ọna ña ma chi [[Tchidi Chikere]]''.''<ref name=":6">{{Cite AV media|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33984352/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_i_3|title=Serendipity (2021) {{!}} Drama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-10-18|via=m.imdb.com}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu kpai Ukọchẹ == Ma bi Nwaduba ọjọ ẹkẹlẹ efu ochu ẹjọ efu ọdọ 1988 i ch'ọma ka ki dẹ Ogwashi efu Delta State.<ref name=":0" /> I kwefu [[Aniocha South]] efu Delta State.<ref name=":2" /> I lo t'unyi ukọchẹ Seta International primary and secondary schools. Anubi lẹ i lo ki ch'ukọchẹ [[Diplomacy]] manyi [[International Studies]] efu [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Anubi lẹ Nwaduba lo ti New York Film Academy ugbo ki kọchẹ screenwriting, ifimu eche, kpai ekọla n'oji ẹñwu.<ref name=":0" /> == Career == She was involved in filming for a year in the [[United States]], starring in ''Riverside'' (2016),''<ref name=":3" />'' ''Nick and Ice'' (2016)'',''<ref name=":9">{{Citation|last=Leidl|first=Nick|title=Nick and Ice|date=2016-05-23|type=Short, Comedy|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5624322/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_7|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Karalee Austin, Allison Barksdale, Belinda Bates|last2=Mellinger|first2=Antoine}}</ref> and ''Invitation'' (2017),<ref name=":10">{{Citation|last=Almughrbi|first=Abdulaziz|title=Invitation|date=2017-03-30|type=Short, Comedy|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7476902/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_6|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Rakan Anneghaimshi, Nelson Hayne, Bobby Reed}}</ref> before returning to Nigeria later in 2017.<ref name=":2" /> Since producing her first Nollywood movie, ''Lights Out (2017),'' she has made many other movies in Nigeria. Nwaduba is a recipient of the “Best Producer of the Year” award by the Sabistation Business Owners Awards 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024 Winners – Sabistation Business Owner's Awards|url=https://sboawards.com/2024-winners/|access-date=2024-10-24|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ihesiulo|first=Grace|title=Sabistation Business Owners Awards 2024 Celebrates 110 Nigerian Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders|url=https://dailytimesng.com/sabistation-business-owners-awards-2024-celebrates-110-nigerian-entrepreneurs-and-business-leaders/|website=[[Daily Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-10-23|title=Aliko Dangote emerges Entrepreneur of the Year at 2024 Sabistation Business Owners Awards|url=https://guardian.ng/business-services/aliko-dangote-emerges-entrepreneur-of-the-year-at-2024-sabistation-business-owners-awards/|access-date=2024-10-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> == Filmography == * ''Riverside (2016)<ref name=":3" />'' * ''Nick and Ice'' (2016)<ref name=":9" /> * ''Invitation'' (2017) as Attendant #1<ref name=":10" /> * ''Lights out'' (2017) * ''Arinze (2019)'' * ''Distance Between (2019)'' * ''One Wish'' (2019)<ref name=":4" /> * ''Serendipity (2021)<ref name=":6" />'' * Beguiling<ref name=":8" /> * ''Distance Between<ref name=":8" />'' * ''Chasing Dreams'' (2023)<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|last=Admin|first=NFVCB|date=2024-03-11|title=MOVIES VERIFIED AND APPROVED BY NFVCB IN SEPTEMBER 2023|url=https://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/2024/03/11/movies-verified-and-approved-by-nfvcb-in-september-2023/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=NFVCB {{!}} National Film And Video Censors Board|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''Poetic Justice'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Tainted Feeling'' (2023)<ref>{{Citation|last=Apanpa|first=Saheed|title=Tainted Feeling|date=2023-09-29|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29434211/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Etinosa Idemudia, Kelechi Benwosely Kachikwu, Dolly Nwaduba|publisher=Queen Kels Production}}</ref> * ''Dawn'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Perfect Love'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''The Grand Stand'' (2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Sinister Visit'' (2023)<ref>Apanpa, Saheed, Sinister Visit (Drama), Somto Eze, Hilary Jackson, Damilare Kuku, Dolly's Signature, retrieved 2024-10-19</ref> * ''Drawn to You (2024)<ref name=":5" />'' * ''A Star in the dark''<ref>{{Citation|last=Mason|first=Akay|title=A Star in the Dark|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33847447/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_2|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Daniel Etim Effiong, Eso Dike, Venita Akpofure|publisher=Phoenix House of Arts, Dolly's Signature}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} 0dt5ru2bfj6e53fp4dntwo3sr5xwviz 37614 37609 2025-06-05T07:16:23Z Splendourbeauty 119 37614 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Infobox actress|name=Dolly Nwaduba|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1988|08|04}}|birth_place=Ogwashi, [[Delta State]]|education=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]], [[New York Film Academy]]|occupation=Actress, Film Producer, Screenwriter|spouse=Uzoma Nwadialo (m. 2020- present)}} '''Dolly Nwaduba''', ku ma mọ ru '''Dolly Ifeyinwa Nwadialo''' gẹ (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹlẹ efu ochu ẹjọ efu ọdọ 1988),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dolly Nwaduba {{!}} Actress, Producer, Writer|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8091850/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1|access-date=2024-10-18|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=DOLLY.pdf|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xw7W1Ri36XPlc8hL8AtpN6iKur7LoyNW/view?usp=sharing|access-date=2024-10-18|website=Sentry News}}</ref> chi actress ki kwi Nijiria, ẹnẹ ki akọla oji ẹñwu, akọ ẹñwu dufu kpai a ch'ifimu dufu i che.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Okoye|first=Rita|date=September 3, 2024|title=How Dolly Nwaduba is making waves in Nollywood|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/how-dolly-nwaduba-is-making-waves-in-nollywood/|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-08-26|title=Nollywood producer, Dolly Nwaduba talks future of African Storytelling|url=https://guardian.ng/arts-2/nollywood-producer-dolly-nwaduba-talks-future-of-african-storytelling/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[Guardian Nigeria]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Telegraph|first=New|date=2024-09-03|title=Nollywood Powerhouse, Nwaduba Shares Her Journey To Success|url=https://newtelegraphng.com/nollywood-powerhouse-nwaduba-shares-her-journey-to-success/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[New Telegraph]]|language=en-US}}</ref> oñwu che chief executive officer yi Dolly's Signature Limited and Nollyplug TV.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 13, 2024|title=Dolly Ifeyinwa Nwaduba Launches Charity Drive Amidst Film Promo|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/dolly-ifeyinwa-nwaduba-launches-charity-drive-amidst-film-promo/|website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> Nwaduba ch'ukọchẹ kpa kwefu [[New York Film Academy]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Dolly Nwaduba: The Visionary Shaping the Future of Nollywood – Sun News|url=https://sunnews.ng/2024/08/27/dolly-nwaduba-the-visionary-shaping-the-future-of-nollywood/|access-date=2024-10-18|language=en-US}}</ref> I chẹnẹ ki wa uña otitala efu African Entertainment Awards, USA (efu ọdọ 2024)<ref>{{Cite web|title=AEAUSA 2024 Nominees|url=https://aeausa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Full-List-of-Nominees_AEAUSA-2024b.pdf|website=AEAUSA|page=11}}</ref> manyi ẹnẹ ki jẹ Aforevo [[Nollywood]] screenwriting contest (efu ọdọ 2022) todu M.O.R.E.M.I. ki kọ.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nnah|first=Mary|title=Cosmos Abasi Wins Aforevo Nollywood Screenwriting Contest – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/05/13/cosmos-abasi-wins-aforevo-nollywood-screenwriting-contest/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=[[ThisDay]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Overall winner of Nollywood screenwriting contest gets N1m reward|url=https://www.newsexpressngr.com/news/152291/overall-winner-of-nollywood-screenwriting-contest-gets-n1m-reward|access-date=2024-10-18|website=News Express Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> Ma che mọ todu ifimu [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] ''Riverside ki kọ.''<ref name=":3">{{Citation|last=Lahr|first=Timothy Ryan|title=Riverside|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6368442/|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Bruno Romagnoli, Parker Billings, Grecia Salamon}}</ref> kwẹgba ki dabi wa ojanẹ Nijiria efu ọdọ 2017'','' Nwaduba i che che ifimu dabi aluka ogwu-ẹgwa.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=All I want in my husband is high intelligence level — Actress, Dolly Nwaduba|url=https://medium.com/@tjconnectng/all-i-want-in-my-husband-is-high-intelligence-level-actress-dolly-nwaduba-50749f07d5ef|website=Medium}}</ref> Uchẹ ka efu ma che ''One Wish (ọdọ 2019),''<ref name=":4">{{Cite AV media|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33843935/|title=One Wish (2019) {{!}} Drama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-10-18|via=m.imdb.com}}</ref> ''Drawn to You (ọdọ 2024)<ref name=":5">{{Citation|last=Agbo|first=Uche|title=Drawn to You|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33846268/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_1|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Philomena Adaeze, Pete Edochie, Somto Eze|publisher=Dolly's Signature}}</ref>'' manyi ''Serendipity (ọdọ 2021) ki'' [[Frederick Leonard (actor)|Frederick Leonard]] kpai [[Monalisa Chinda]] defu abo ku ma ch'ukọlọ ñwu, ẹnẹ ki la du ọna ña ma chi [[Tchidi Chikere]]''.''<ref name=":6">{{Cite AV media|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33984352/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_i_3|title=Serendipity (2021) {{!}} Drama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-10-18|via=m.imdb.com}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu kpai Ukọchẹ == Ma bi Nwaduba ọjọ ẹkẹlẹ efu ochu ẹjọ efu ọdọ 1988 i ch'ọma ka ki dẹ Ogwashi efu Delta State.<ref name=":0" /> I kwefu [[Aniocha South]] efu Delta State.<ref name=":2" /> I lo t'unyi ukọchẹ Seta International primary and secondary schools. Anubi lẹ i lo ki ch'ukọchẹ [[Diplomacy]] manyi [[International Studies]] efu [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Anubi lẹ Nwaduba lo ti New York Film Academy ugbo ki kọchẹ screenwriting, ifimu eche, kpai ekọla n'oji ẹñwu.<ref name=":0" /> == Ukọlọ == I defu ifimu eche kpai [[United States]] ọdọ ka, ami odu ma che ''Riverside'' (ọdọ 2016),''<ref name=":3" />'' ''Nick and Ice'' (ọdọ 2016)'',''<ref name=":9">{{Citation|last=Leidl|first=Nick|title=Nick and Ice|date=2016-05-23|type=Short, Comedy|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5624322/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_7|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Karalee Austin, Allison Barksdale, Belinda Bates|last2=Mellinger|first2=Antoine}}</ref> kpai ''Invitation'' ( ọdọ 2017),<ref name=":10">{{Citation|last=Almughrbi|first=Abdulaziz|title=Invitation|date=2017-03-30|type=Short, Comedy|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7476902/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_6|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Rakan Anneghaimshi, Nelson Hayne, Bobby Reed}}</ref> ọgba taki dabi wa ojanẹ Nijiria iko ki dẹ pẹẹ efu ọdọ 2017.<ref name=":2" /> Kwẹgba ki che ifimu ñwu ejodudu efu Nollywood movie, ''Lights Out (ọdọ 2017),'' i che che ami ifimu wewe efu Nijiria. Nwaduba chẹnẹ ki nẹ odu “Best Producer of the Year” ulọkọ ki Sabistation Business Owners Awards du efu ọdọ 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024 Winners – Sabistation Business Owner's Awards|url=https://sboawards.com/2024-winners/|access-date=2024-10-24|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ihesiulo|first=Grace|title=Sabistation Business Owners Awards 2024 Celebrates 110 Nigerian Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders|url=https://dailytimesng.com/sabistation-business-owners-awards-2024-celebrates-110-nigerian-entrepreneurs-and-business-leaders/|website=[[Daily Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-10-23|title=Aliko Dangote emerges Entrepreneur of the Year at 2024 Sabistation Business Owners Awards|url=https://guardian.ng/business-services/aliko-dangote-emerges-entrepreneur-of-the-year-at-2024-sabistation-business-owners-awards/|access-date=2024-10-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> == Filmography == * ''Riverside (ọdọ 2016)<ref name=":3" />'' * ''Nick and Ice'' (ọdọ 2016)<ref name=":9" /> * ''Invitation'' (ọdọ 2017) uña Attendant #1<ref name=":10" /> * ''Lights out'' (ọdọ 2017) * ''Arinze (ọdọ 2019)'' * ''Distance Between (ọdọ 2019)'' * ''One Wish'' (ọdọ 2019)<ref name=":4" /> * ''Serendipity (ọdọ 2021)<ref name=":6" />'' * Beguiling<ref name=":8" /> * ''Distance Between<ref name=":8" />'' * ''Chasing Dreams'' (ọdọ 2023)<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|last=Admin|first=NFVCB|date=2024-03-11|title=MOVIES VERIFIED AND APPROVED BY NFVCB IN SEPTEMBER 2023|url=https://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/2024/03/11/movies-verified-and-approved-by-nfvcb-in-september-2023/|access-date=2024-10-18|website=NFVCB {{!}} National Film And Video Censors Board|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''Poetic Justice'' (ọdọ 2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Tainted Feeling'' (ọdọ 2023)<ref>{{Citation|last=Apanpa|first=Saheed|title=Tainted Feeling|date=2023-09-29|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29434211/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1|access-date=2024-10-19|others=Etinosa Idemudia, Kelechi Benwosely Kachikwu, Dolly Nwaduba|publisher=Queen Kels Production}}</ref> * ''Dawn'' (ọdọ 2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Perfect Love'' (ọdọ 2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''The Grand Stand'' (ọdọ 2023)<ref name=":7" /> * ''Sinister Visit'' (ọdọ 2023)<ref>Apanpa, Saheed, Sinister Visit (Drama), Somto Eze, Hilary Jackson, Damilare Kuku, Dolly's Signature, retrieved 2024-10-19</ref> * ''Drawn to You (ọdọ 2024)<ref name=":5" />'' * ''A Star in the dark''<ref>{{Citation|last=Mason|first=Akay|title=A Star in the Dark|type=Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33847447/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_2|access-date=2024-10-18|others=Daniel Etim Effiong, Eso Dike, Venita Akpofure|publisher=Phoenix House of Arts, Dolly's Signature}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} r7l9ifzy8pnm4kccrhjny91dklhgg2i 0 1732 37563 2025-06-04T20:22:17Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Lisa Omorodion|birth_date=|birth_place=London, England|nationality=Nigerian|alma_mater=University of Lagos|occupation=Actor, movie producer, entrepreneur|spouse=}}'''Lisa Omorodio''' professionally credited as '''Lisa Omorodion''' is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her lead role in the 2013..." 37563 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Lisa Omorodion|birth_date=|birth_place=London, England|nationality=Nigerian|alma_mater=University of Lagos|occupation=Actor, movie producer, entrepreneur|spouse=}}'''Lisa Omorodio''' professionally credited as '''Lisa Omorodion''' is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her lead role in the 2013 movie, ''First Cut'', alongside [[Joseph Benjamin (actor)|Joseph Benjamin]] and [[Monalisa Chinda]].<ref name="vanguard">{{cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/break-mens-heart-lisa-henry-omorodion/|title=Who is Lisa Henry Omorodion|publisher=Vanguard Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref><ref name="lamodemag">{{cite news|url=http://lamodespot.com/interview-lisa-omorodion-cover-personality-for-la-mode-magazine-march-2018-issue-chic-and-curvy-28th-edition/|title=Lisa Omorodion Cover Personality for La Mode Magazine March 2018 Issue ''Chic and Curvy'' 28th Edition|publisher=LaMode Magazine|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> She is also known for her plus-sized figure.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lisa Omorodion I Love My Plus Size…I Embrace My Curves and Stay Healthy – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/05/23/lisa-omorodion-i-love-my-plus-sizei-embrace-my-curves-and-stay-healthy/|access-date=2022-07-30|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> == Early life and education == Omorodion was born on 27 April 1990, in London.<ref name="7things">{{cite web|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/lisa-henry-omorodion-7-things-you-should-know-about-actress-producer-id4966144.html|title=7 things you should know about actress, producer|publisher=PulseNG|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> Her father, who is of [[Edo State|Edo]] descent is an Engineer and the founder of Hensmor Oil and Gas<ref name="punch">{{cite news|url=http://punchng.com/cowards-find-intimidating-lisa-omorodion/|title=I am a Go-Getter – Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Punch Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> and her mother is a lawyer. She is the fifth of six children. Omorodion attended Corona Primary School in Lagos, Nigeria.<ref name="punch" /> While in Primary school, she joined the school's drama club, where her passion for the arts was ignited. Thereafter, she attended Command Secondary School for three years and then Atlantic Hall, Poka Epe Secondary School for her senior secondary school years where she was also a part of the drama club; she then attended the [[University of Lagos]], where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics.<ref name="7things" /> == Career == Omorodion produced and starred in her debut feature film ''First Cut'' in 2013.<ref name="thenation">{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/any-man-i-intimidate-is-not-man-enough-nollywood-diva-lisa-omorodion/|title=The Enigmatic Nollywood diva Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Nation Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> The film was noted for creating social awareness on sensitive issues such as rape and domestic violence. In the same year, she founded Platinum Studios,<ref name="7things" /> a Nigerian Film Production company. Since then, she has produced and starred in other movies such as ''Schemers'' (2015), ''The Inn'' (2016) ''Karma is Bae'' (2017). She made her small screen acting debut in the [[Obi Emelonye]] directed series The Calabash in 2014. In 2015, she began starring as ''Folakemi'' in the critically acclaimed television series ''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' produced by [[Ndani TV]]. == Personal life == Aside from film-making and acting, Omorodion serves as a director on the board of Hensmor Oil, an Oil and Gas firm founded by her father.<ref name="7things" /> == Awards and recognition == In 2016, Omorodion received the award for ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' by Nigeria Meritorious Award.<ref name="dailytimes">{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.ng/congrats-lisa-omorodion-wins-promising-actress-award-nigma-awards-2016/|title=Congrats to Lisa Omorodion as she wins the most Promising Actress award at the NIGMA AWARDS 2016|publisher=The Daily Times Newspaper|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> She also received the recognized as one of ''Nigeria's 25 under 25 Enterprising females'' by [[SME100 Africa]] in 2016.<ref name="7things" /> In the same year, she was nominated for the ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' by City People Awards.<ref name="CityPeople">{{cite news|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/city-people-entertainment-awards-2016-suru-lere-tinsel-adeniyi-johnson-mide-martins-among-nominees-id5249079.html|title=City People Entertainment Awards 2016 "Suru L'ere," "Tinsel," Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees|publisher=The PulseNG|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> == Filmography == === Feature films === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Director !Notes |- |2013 |''First Cut'' |KC Morgan |Lisa Omorodion |Theatrical released full feature film, produced by Platinum Studios |- |2014 |''Calabash'' | |[[Obi Emelonye]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] |- |2014 |''Ikogosi'' |Emilia |Toka Mcberor |Premiered on Africa Magic and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''The Other Side of The Coin'' | |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2014 |''Therapist'' | |Lancelot Imasuen |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2014 |''Open Marriage'' |Bose |[[Chico Ejiro]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''On a Trip'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama |- |2014 |''Peppersoup'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Comedy / Drama |- |2015 |''Schemers'' |Naomi |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Africa Magic and Iroko TV |- |2016 |''WoEman'' | |Damijo Efe Young |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''Moth to a Flame'' |Rosaline |One Soul |Premiered on [[irokotv]] |- |2016 |''What a Day'' | |Emmanuel Eme | |- |2016 |''That Very Weekend'' | |Emmanuel Eme |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Inn'' |Janet Money |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2016 |''Karma is Bae'' | |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Relationship'' |Abike |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Whose Meal Ticket]]'' |Lisa Philips |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Excess Luggage (2017 film)|Excess Luggage]]'' |Gorgiana |Damijo Efe Young |Theatrical Release |- |2016 |''Jofran'' | |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Premiered on Africa Magic |- |2016 |''The Personal Assistant'' | |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''[[Little Drops of Happy]]'' |Tega |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release |- |2017 |''Your Fada'' |Yemisi |Simon Peacemaker |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Date Night'' |Sandra |[[Mercy Aigbe]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''Dark Past'' | |[[Chika Ike]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Waiting to Exhale'' | |[[Sobe Charles Umeh]] and Simon Peacemaker |Premiered on Conga TV |- |2017 |''Levi'' |Ebere |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Drama |- |2018 |''Ghetto Bred'' | |[[Eniola Badmus]] |Comedy |- |2018 |''The Spell'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama / Fantasy |- |2018 |''Night Bus to Lagos'' | |Chico Ejiro |Drama |- |2019 |Rising Above |Juliet |Tope Alake |Comedy / Drama |- |2020 |''All Shades'' |Juliana |Tissy Nnachi |Drama |- |2021 |''Customer Care'' |Esther |Paul Frank |Drama |- |2023 |''Alternate Feelings'' | |Okey Ifeanyi |Romance |} === Television series === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Director !Notes |- |2014 – |''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' | |Produced by Ndani TV; featured in Seasons 1 and 2 |- |2014 |''About Tomorrow'' |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2014 |''Happy Family'' |Elvis Chuks | |} == References ==<!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{authority control}} s4vqi6cbr3xev21qwn2epzybnosioa1 37648 37563 2025-06-05T11:27:05Z Splendourbeauty 119 37648 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Lisa Omorodion|birth_date=|birth_place=London, England|nationality=Nigerian|alma_mater=University of Lagos|occupation=Actor, movie producer, entrepreneur|spouse=}}'''Lisa Omorodio''' professionally credited as '''Lisa Omorodion''' is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her lead role in the 2013 movie, ''First Cut'', alongside [[Joseph Benjamin (actor)|Joseph Benjamin]] and [[Monalisa Chinda]].<ref name="vanguard">{{cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/break-mens-heart-lisa-henry-omorodion/|title=Who is Lisa Henry Omorodion|publisher=Vanguard Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref><ref name="lamodemag">{{cite news|url=http://lamodespot.com/interview-lisa-omorodion-cover-personality-for-la-mode-magazine-march-2018-issue-chic-and-curvy-28th-edition/|title=Lisa Omorodion Cover Personality for La Mode Magazine March 2018 Issue ''Chic and Curvy'' 28th Edition|publisher=LaMode Magazine|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> She is also known for her plus-sized figure.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lisa Omorodion I Love My Plus Size…I Embrace My Curves and Stay Healthy – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/05/23/lisa-omorodion-i-love-my-plus-sizei-embrace-my-curves-and-stay-healthy/|access-date=2022-07-30|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi kpai Ukọchẹ ñwu == Ma bi Omorodion ọjọ kochu ẹlẹ nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mebie efu ọdọ 1990, yi London.<ref name="7things">{{cite web|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/lisa-henry-omorodion-7-things-you-should-know-about-actress-producer-id4966144.html|title=7 things you should know about actress, producer|publisher=PulseNG|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> Attah ñwu, ki ch'ọma [[Edo State|Edo]] chi Engineer kpai ẹnẹ ki nẹ Hensmor Oil and Gas<ref name="punch">{{cite news|url=http://punchng.com/cowards-find-intimidating-lisa-omorodion/|title=I am a Go-Getter – Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Punch Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> manyi Iye ñwu chi ak'ajọ. Oñwu ch'ọma ẹkẹlu efu am'ọma mẹfa. Omorodion lo ti Corona Primary School efu Lagos, Nijiria.<ref name="punch" /> Alu ki dẹ unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa, i tefu ujọ abo drama ki dẹ efu unyi ukọchẹ lẹ ugbo ki nẹ ẹdọ chacha ugbo ẹnwu ki a tene che kwo. Anubi lẹ i lo t'unyi ukọchẹ Command Secondary School ọdọ mẹta taki Atlantic Hall, Poka Epe Secondary School todu ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹgweji ñwu ugbo ki ñọ d'efu ujọ abo drama gẹ; i ñọ lo ti [[University of Lagos]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada Bachelor's degree ñwu efu Economics.<ref name="7things" /> == Career == Omorodion produced and starred in her debut feature film ''First Cut'' in 2013.<ref name="thenation">{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/any-man-i-intimidate-is-not-man-enough-nollywood-diva-lisa-omorodion/|title=The Enigmatic Nollywood diva Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Nation Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> The film was noted for creating social awareness on sensitive issues such as rape and domestic violence. In the same year, she founded Platinum Studios,<ref name="7things" /> a Nigerian Film Production company. Since then, she has produced and starred in other movies such as ''Schemers'' (2015), ''The Inn'' (2016) ''Karma is Bae'' (2017). She made her small screen acting debut in the [[Obi Emelonye]] directed series The Calabash in 2014. In 2015, she began starring as ''Folakemi'' in the critically acclaimed television series ''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' produced by [[Ndani TV]]. == Personal life == Aside from film-making and acting, Omorodion serves as a director on the board of Hensmor Oil, an Oil and Gas firm founded by her father.<ref name="7things" /> == Awards and recognition == In 2016, Omorodion received the award for ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' by Nigeria Meritorious Award.<ref name="dailytimes">{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.ng/congrats-lisa-omorodion-wins-promising-actress-award-nigma-awards-2016/|title=Congrats to Lisa Omorodion as she wins the most Promising Actress award at the NIGMA AWARDS 2016|publisher=The Daily Times Newspaper|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> She also received the recognized as one of ''Nigeria's 25 under 25 Enterprising females'' by [[SME100 Africa]] in 2016.<ref name="7things" /> In the same year, she was nominated for the ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' by City People Awards.<ref name="CityPeople">{{cite news|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/city-people-entertainment-awards-2016-suru-lere-tinsel-adeniyi-johnson-mide-martins-among-nominees-id5249079.html|title=City People Entertainment Awards 2016 "Suru L'ere," "Tinsel," Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees|publisher=The PulseNG|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> == Filmography == === Feature films === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Director !Notes |- |2013 |''First Cut'' |KC Morgan |Lisa Omorodion |Theatrical released full feature film, produced by Platinum Studios |- |2014 |''Calabash'' | |[[Obi Emelonye]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] |- |2014 |''Ikogosi'' |Emilia |Toka Mcberor |Premiered on Africa Magic and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''The Other Side of The Coin'' | |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2014 |''Therapist'' | |Lancelot Imasuen |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2014 |''Open Marriage'' |Bose |[[Chico Ejiro]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''On a Trip'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama |- |2014 |''Peppersoup'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Comedy / Drama |- |2015 |''Schemers'' |Naomi |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Africa Magic and Iroko TV |- |2016 |''WoEman'' | |Damijo Efe Young |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''Moth to a Flame'' |Rosaline |One Soul |Premiered on [[irokotv]] |- |2016 |''What a Day'' | |Emmanuel Eme | |- |2016 |''That Very Weekend'' | |Emmanuel Eme |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Inn'' |Janet Money |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2016 |''Karma is Bae'' | |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Relationship'' |Abike |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Whose Meal Ticket]]'' |Lisa Philips |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Excess Luggage (2017 film)|Excess Luggage]]'' |Gorgiana |Damijo Efe Young |Theatrical Release |- |2016 |''Jofran'' | |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Premiered on Africa Magic |- |2016 |''The Personal Assistant'' | |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''[[Little Drops of Happy]]'' |Tega |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release |- |2017 |''Your Fada'' |Yemisi |Simon Peacemaker |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Date Night'' |Sandra |[[Mercy Aigbe]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''Dark Past'' | |[[Chika Ike]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Waiting to Exhale'' | |[[Sobe Charles Umeh]] and Simon Peacemaker |Premiered on Conga TV |- |2017 |''Levi'' |Ebere |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Drama |- |2018 |''Ghetto Bred'' | |[[Eniola Badmus]] |Comedy |- |2018 |''The Spell'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama / Fantasy |- |2018 |''Night Bus to Lagos'' | |Chico Ejiro |Drama |- |2019 |Rising Above |Juliet |Tope Alake |Comedy / Drama |- |2020 |''All Shades'' |Juliana |Tissy Nnachi |Drama |- |2021 |''Customer Care'' |Esther |Paul Frank |Drama |- |2023 |''Alternate Feelings'' | |Okey Ifeanyi |Romance |} === Television series === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Director !Notes |- |2014 – |''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' | |Produced by Ndani TV; featured in Seasons 1 and 2 |- |2014 |''About Tomorrow'' |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2014 |''Happy Family'' |Elvis Chuks | |} == References ==<!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{authority control}} i5sojc4fcny668yz9lhicimrd0juu3i 37649 37648 2025-06-05T11:36:05Z Splendourbeauty 119 37649 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Lisa Omorodion|birth_date=|birth_place=London, England|nationality=Nigerian|alma_mater=University of Lagos|occupation=Actor, movie producer, entrepreneur|spouse=}}'''Lisa Omorodio''' professionally credited as '''Lisa Omorodion''' is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her lead role in the 2013 movie, ''First Cut'', alongside [[Joseph Benjamin (actor)|Joseph Benjamin]] and [[Monalisa Chinda]].<ref name="vanguard">{{cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/break-mens-heart-lisa-henry-omorodion/|title=Who is Lisa Henry Omorodion|publisher=Vanguard Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref><ref name="lamodemag">{{cite news|url=http://lamodespot.com/interview-lisa-omorodion-cover-personality-for-la-mode-magazine-march-2018-issue-chic-and-curvy-28th-edition/|title=Lisa Omorodion Cover Personality for La Mode Magazine March 2018 Issue ''Chic and Curvy'' 28th Edition|publisher=LaMode Magazine|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> She is also known for her plus-sized figure.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lisa Omorodion I Love My Plus Size…I Embrace My Curves and Stay Healthy – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/05/23/lisa-omorodion-i-love-my-plus-sizei-embrace-my-curves-and-stay-healthy/|access-date=2022-07-30|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi kpai Ukọchẹ ñwu == Ma bi Omorodion ọjọ kochu ẹlẹ nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mebie efu ọdọ 1990, yi London.<ref name="7things">{{cite web|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/lisa-henry-omorodion-7-things-you-should-know-about-actress-producer-id4966144.html|title=7 things you should know about actress, producer|publisher=PulseNG|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> Attah ñwu, ki ch'ọma [[Edo State|Edo]] chi Engineer kpai ẹnẹ ki nẹ Hensmor Oil and Gas<ref name="punch">{{cite news|url=http://punchng.com/cowards-find-intimidating-lisa-omorodion/|title=I am a Go-Getter – Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Punch Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> manyi Iye ñwu chi ak'ajọ. Oñwu ch'ọma ẹkẹlu efu am'ọma mẹfa. Omorodion lo ti Corona Primary School efu Lagos, Nijiria.<ref name="punch" /> Alu ki dẹ unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa, i tefu ujọ abo drama ki dẹ efu unyi ukọchẹ lẹ ugbo ki nẹ ẹdọ chacha ugbo ẹnwu ki a tene che kwo. Anubi lẹ i lo t'unyi ukọchẹ Command Secondary School ọdọ mẹta taki Atlantic Hall, Poka Epe Secondary School todu ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹgweji ñwu ugbo ki ñọ d'efu ujọ abo drama gẹ; i ñọ lo ti [[University of Lagos]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada Bachelor's degree ñwu efu Economics.<ref name="7things" /> == Ukọlọ == Omorodion che manyi i dufu efu ifimu ''First Cut'' in efu ọdọ 2013.<ref name="thenation">{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/any-man-i-intimidate-is-not-man-enough-nollywood-diva-lisa-omorodion/|title=The Enigmatic Nollywood diva Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Nation Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> Ifimu lẹ ma fu ma lefu ọla ibenu ugbo achibo kpai ami ẹñwu bibi ki che bọ amonẹ efu unyi ma. Efu ọdọ lẹ gbagẹdẹ i chanẹ Platinum Studios,<ref name="7things" /> unyi ugbo ku ma che ifimu ojanẹ Nijiria. Akwẹgba lẹ, i che ifimu wewe dufu dabi ''Schemers'' ( ọdọ 2015), ''The Inn'' (ọdọ 2016) ''Karma is Bae'' (ọdọ 2017). I dufu efu ukọlọ ke ki che kpai [[Obi Emelonye]] The Calabash ef ọdọ 2014. Efu ọdọ 2015, i chanẹ edufu uña ''Folakemi'' efu ẹñwu i go ku ma du ña efu tẹlẹviọn ''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' ki [[Ndani TV]] che. == Personal life == Aside from film-making and acting, Omorodion serves as a director on the board of Hensmor Oil, an Oil and Gas firm founded by her father.<ref name="7things" /> == Awards and recognition == In 2016, Omorodion received the award for ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' by Nigeria Meritorious Award.<ref name="dailytimes">{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.ng/congrats-lisa-omorodion-wins-promising-actress-award-nigma-awards-2016/|title=Congrats to Lisa Omorodion as she wins the most Promising Actress award at the NIGMA AWARDS 2016|publisher=The Daily Times Newspaper|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> She also received the recognized as one of ''Nigeria's 25 under 25 Enterprising females'' by [[SME100 Africa]] in 2016.<ref name="7things" /> In the same year, she was nominated for the ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' by City People Awards.<ref name="CityPeople">{{cite news|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/city-people-entertainment-awards-2016-suru-lere-tinsel-adeniyi-johnson-mide-martins-among-nominees-id5249079.html|title=City People Entertainment Awards 2016 "Suru L'ere," "Tinsel," Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees|publisher=The PulseNG|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> == Filmography == === Feature films === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Director !Notes |- |2013 |''First Cut'' |KC Morgan |Lisa Omorodion |Theatrical released full feature film, produced by Platinum Studios |- |2014 |''Calabash'' | |[[Obi Emelonye]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] |- |2014 |''Ikogosi'' |Emilia |Toka Mcberor |Premiered on Africa Magic and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''The Other Side of The Coin'' | |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2014 |''Therapist'' | |Lancelot Imasuen |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2014 |''Open Marriage'' |Bose |[[Chico Ejiro]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''On a Trip'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama |- |2014 |''Peppersoup'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Comedy / Drama |- |2015 |''Schemers'' |Naomi |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Africa Magic and Iroko TV |- |2016 |''WoEman'' | |Damijo Efe Young |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''Moth to a Flame'' |Rosaline |One Soul |Premiered on [[irokotv]] |- |2016 |''What a Day'' | |Emmanuel Eme | |- |2016 |''That Very Weekend'' | |Emmanuel Eme |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Inn'' |Janet Money |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2016 |''Karma is Bae'' | |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Relationship'' |Abike |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Whose Meal Ticket]]'' |Lisa Philips |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Excess Luggage (2017 film)|Excess Luggage]]'' |Gorgiana |Damijo Efe Young |Theatrical Release |- |2016 |''Jofran'' | |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Premiered on Africa Magic |- |2016 |''The Personal Assistant'' | |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''[[Little Drops of Happy]]'' |Tega |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release |- |2017 |''Your Fada'' |Yemisi |Simon Peacemaker |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Date Night'' |Sandra |[[Mercy Aigbe]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''Dark Past'' | |[[Chika Ike]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Waiting to Exhale'' | |[[Sobe Charles Umeh]] and Simon Peacemaker |Premiered on Conga TV |- |2017 |''Levi'' |Ebere |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Drama |- |2018 |''Ghetto Bred'' | |[[Eniola Badmus]] |Comedy |- |2018 |''The Spell'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama / Fantasy |- |2018 |''Night Bus to Lagos'' | |Chico Ejiro |Drama |- |2019 |Rising Above |Juliet |Tope Alake |Comedy / Drama |- |2020 |''All Shades'' |Juliana |Tissy Nnachi |Drama |- |2021 |''Customer Care'' |Esther |Paul Frank |Drama |- |2023 |''Alternate Feelings'' | |Okey Ifeanyi |Romance |} === Television series === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Director !Notes |- |2014 – |''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' | |Produced by Ndani TV; featured in Seasons 1 and 2 |- |2014 |''About Tomorrow'' |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2014 |''Happy Family'' |Elvis Chuks | |} == References ==<!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{authority control}} 4t4i51sih618cd714fxgov5tnqtaeqj 37650 37649 2025-06-05T11:41:30Z Splendourbeauty 119 37650 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Lisa Omorodion|birth_date=|birth_place=London, England|nationality=Nigerian|alma_mater=University of Lagos|occupation=Actor, movie producer, entrepreneur|spouse=}}'''Lisa Omorodio''' professionally credited as '''Lisa Omorodion''' is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her lead role in the 2013 movie, ''First Cut'', alongside [[Joseph Benjamin (actor)|Joseph Benjamin]] and [[Monalisa Chinda]].<ref name="vanguard">{{cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/break-mens-heart-lisa-henry-omorodion/|title=Who is Lisa Henry Omorodion|publisher=Vanguard Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref><ref name="lamodemag">{{cite news|url=http://lamodespot.com/interview-lisa-omorodion-cover-personality-for-la-mode-magazine-march-2018-issue-chic-and-curvy-28th-edition/|title=Lisa Omorodion Cover Personality for La Mode Magazine March 2018 Issue ''Chic and Curvy'' 28th Edition|publisher=LaMode Magazine|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> She is also known for her plus-sized figure.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lisa Omorodion I Love My Plus Size…I Embrace My Curves and Stay Healthy – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/05/23/lisa-omorodion-i-love-my-plus-sizei-embrace-my-curves-and-stay-healthy/|access-date=2022-07-30|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi kpai Ukọchẹ ñwu == Ma bi Omorodion ọjọ kochu ẹlẹ nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mebie efu ọdọ 1990, yi London.<ref name="7things">{{cite web|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/lisa-henry-omorodion-7-things-you-should-know-about-actress-producer-id4966144.html|title=7 things you should know about actress, producer|publisher=PulseNG|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> Attah ñwu, ki ch'ọma [[Edo State|Edo]] chi Engineer kpai ẹnẹ ki nẹ Hensmor Oil and Gas<ref name="punch">{{cite news|url=http://punchng.com/cowards-find-intimidating-lisa-omorodion/|title=I am a Go-Getter – Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Punch Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> manyi Iye ñwu chi ak'ajọ. Oñwu ch'ọma ẹkẹlu efu am'ọma mẹfa. Omorodion lo ti Corona Primary School efu Lagos, Nijiria.<ref name="punch" /> Alu ki dẹ unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa, i tefu ujọ abo drama ki dẹ efu unyi ukọchẹ lẹ ugbo ki nẹ ẹdọ chacha ugbo ẹnwu ki a tene che kwo. Anubi lẹ i lo t'unyi ukọchẹ Command Secondary School ọdọ mẹta taki Atlantic Hall, Poka Epe Secondary School todu ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹgweji ñwu ugbo ki ñọ d'efu ujọ abo drama gẹ; i ñọ lo ti [[University of Lagos]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada Bachelor's degree ñwu efu Economics.<ref name="7things" /> == Ukọlọ == Omorodion che manyi i dufu efu ifimu ''First Cut'' in efu ọdọ 2013.<ref name="thenation">{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/any-man-i-intimidate-is-not-man-enough-nollywood-diva-lisa-omorodion/|title=The Enigmatic Nollywood diva Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Nation Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> Ifimu lẹ ma fu ma lefu ọla ibenu ugbo achibo kpai ami ẹñwu bibi ki che bọ amonẹ efu unyi ma. Efu ọdọ lẹ gbagẹdẹ i chanẹ Platinum Studios,<ref name="7things" /> unyi ugbo ku ma che ifimu ojanẹ Nijiria. Akwẹgba lẹ, i che ifimu wewe dufu dabi ''Schemers'' ( ọdọ 2015), ''The Inn'' (ọdọ 2016) ''Karma is Bae'' (ọdọ 2017). I dufu efu ukọlọ ke ki che kpai [[Obi Emelonye]] The Calabash ef ọdọ 2014. Efu ọdọ 2015, i chanẹ edufu uña ''Folakemi'' efu ẹñwu i go ku ma du ña efu tẹlẹviọn ''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' ki [[Ndani TV]] che. == Ọlayi ñwu == Ubi ifimu eche, Omorodion ch'ukọlọ uña agboji Hensmor Oil, ki Oil and Gas ki attah ñwu nẹ.<ref name="7things" /> == Uloko kpai ẹñwu ejuma == Efu ọdọ 2016, Omorodion gba uloko uña ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' ujọ ki du ñwu chi Nigeria Meritorious Award.<ref name="dailytimes">{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.ng/congrats-lisa-omorodion-wins-promising-actress-award-nigma-awards-2016/|title=Congrats to Lisa Omorodion as she wins the most Promising Actress award at the NIGMA AWARDS 2016|publisher=The Daily Times Newspaper|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> I ñọ gba ijali eju ema uña ''Nigeria's 25 under 25 Enterprising females'' kwugbo [[SME100 Africa]] efu ọdọ 2016.<ref name="7things" /> Efu ọdọ lẹ gbagẹdẹ, ma mu du dago ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' ki City People Awards che.<ref name="CityPeople">{{cite news|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/city-people-entertainment-awards-2016-suru-lere-tinsel-adeniyi-johnson-mide-martins-among-nominees-id5249079.html|title=City People Entertainment Awards 2016 "Suru L'ere," "Tinsel," Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees|publisher=The PulseNG|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> == Filmography == === Feature films === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Director !Notes |- |2013 |''First Cut'' |KC Morgan |Lisa Omorodion |Theatrical released full feature film, produced by Platinum Studios |- |2014 |''Calabash'' | |[[Obi Emelonye]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] |- |2014 |''Ikogosi'' |Emilia |Toka Mcberor |Premiered on Africa Magic and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''The Other Side of The Coin'' | |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2014 |''Therapist'' | |Lancelot Imasuen |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2014 |''Open Marriage'' |Bose |[[Chico Ejiro]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''On a Trip'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama |- |2014 |''Peppersoup'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Comedy / Drama |- |2015 |''Schemers'' |Naomi |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Africa Magic and Iroko TV |- |2016 |''WoEman'' | |Damijo Efe Young |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''Moth to a Flame'' |Rosaline |One Soul |Premiered on [[irokotv]] |- |2016 |''What a Day'' | |Emmanuel Eme | |- |2016 |''That Very Weekend'' | |Emmanuel Eme |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Inn'' |Janet Money |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2016 |''Karma is Bae'' | |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Relationship'' |Abike |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Whose Meal Ticket]]'' |Lisa Philips |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Excess Luggage (2017 film)|Excess Luggage]]'' |Gorgiana |Damijo Efe Young |Theatrical Release |- |2016 |''Jofran'' | |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Premiered on Africa Magic |- |2016 |''The Personal Assistant'' | |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''[[Little Drops of Happy]]'' |Tega |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release |- |2017 |''Your Fada'' |Yemisi |Simon Peacemaker |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Date Night'' |Sandra |[[Mercy Aigbe]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''Dark Past'' | |[[Chika Ike]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Waiting to Exhale'' | |[[Sobe Charles Umeh]] and Simon Peacemaker |Premiered on Conga TV |- |2017 |''Levi'' |Ebere |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Drama |- |2018 |''Ghetto Bred'' | |[[Eniola Badmus]] |Comedy |- |2018 |''The Spell'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama / Fantasy |- |2018 |''Night Bus to Lagos'' | |Chico Ejiro |Drama |- |2019 |Rising Above |Juliet |Tope Alake |Comedy / Drama |- |2020 |''All Shades'' |Juliana |Tissy Nnachi |Drama |- |2021 |''Customer Care'' |Esther |Paul Frank |Drama |- |2023 |''Alternate Feelings'' | |Okey Ifeanyi |Romance |} === Television series === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Director !Notes |- |2014 – |''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' | |Produced by Ndani TV; featured in Seasons 1 and 2 |- |2014 |''About Tomorrow'' |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2014 |''Happy Family'' |Elvis Chuks | |} == References ==<!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{authority control}} bzxv7yfpfx7uitr139ycb0d4ab1diwv 37653 37650 2025-06-05T12:07:07Z Splendourbeauty 119 37653 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Lisa Omorodion|birth_date=|birth_place=London, England|nationality=Nigerian|alma_mater=University of Lagos|occupation=Actor, movie producer, entrepreneur|spouse=}}'''Lisa Omorodio''' professionally credited as '''Lisa Omorodion''' che actress ki kw'ojanẹ Nijiria, ache ifimu, kpai añaja. Ma mọ nyọnyọ lefu uña utọgba ki che efu ifimu efu ọdọ 2013 ku ma dọ ''First Cut'', kpai [[Joseph Benjamin (actor)|Joseph Benjamin]] manyi [[Monalisa Chinda]].<ref name="vanguard">{{cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/break-mens-heart-lisa-henry-omorodion/|title=Who is Lisa Henry Omorodion|publisher=Vanguard Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref><ref name="lamodemag">{{cite news|url=http://lamodespot.com/interview-lisa-omorodion-cover-personality-for-la-mode-magazine-march-2018-issue-chic-and-curvy-28th-edition/|title=Lisa Omorodion Cover Personality for La Mode Magazine March 2018 Issue ''Chic and Curvy'' 28th Edition|publisher=LaMode Magazine|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> Ma la ñọ mọ l'ugbo unana ñwu.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lisa Omorodion I Love My Plus Size…I Embrace My Curves and Stay Healthy – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/05/23/lisa-omorodion-i-love-my-plus-sizei-embrace-my-curves-and-stay-healthy/|access-date=2022-07-30|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi kpai Ukọchẹ ñwu == Ma bi Omorodion ọjọ kochu ẹlẹ nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mebie efu ọdọ 1990, yi London.<ref name="7things">{{cite web|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/lisa-henry-omorodion-7-things-you-should-know-about-actress-producer-id4966144.html|title=7 things you should know about actress, producer|publisher=PulseNG|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> Attah ñwu, ki ch'ọma [[Edo State|Edo]] chi Engineer kpai ẹnẹ ki nẹ Hensmor Oil and Gas<ref name="punch">{{cite news|url=http://punchng.com/cowards-find-intimidating-lisa-omorodion/|title=I am a Go-Getter – Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Punch Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> manyi Iye ñwu chi ak'ajọ. Oñwu ch'ọma ẹkẹlu efu am'ọma mẹfa. Omorodion lo ti Corona Primary School efu Lagos, Nijiria.<ref name="punch" /> Alu ki dẹ unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa, i tefu ujọ abo drama ki dẹ efu unyi ukọchẹ lẹ ugbo ki nẹ ẹdọ chacha ugbo ẹnwu ki a tene che kwo. Anubi lẹ i lo t'unyi ukọchẹ Command Secondary School ọdọ mẹta taki Atlantic Hall, Poka Epe Secondary School todu ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹgweji ñwu ugbo ki ñọ d'efu ujọ abo drama gẹ; i ñọ lo ti [[University of Lagos]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada Bachelor's degree ñwu efu Economics.<ref name="7things" /> == Ukọlọ == Omorodion che manyi i dufu efu ifimu ''First Cut'' in efu ọdọ 2013.<ref name="thenation">{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/any-man-i-intimidate-is-not-man-enough-nollywood-diva-lisa-omorodion/|title=The Enigmatic Nollywood diva Lisa Omorodion|publisher=The Nation Newspaper|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> Ifimu lẹ ma fu ma lefu ọla ibenu ugbo achibo kpai ami ẹñwu bibi ki che bọ amonẹ efu unyi ma. Efu ọdọ lẹ gbagẹdẹ i chanẹ Platinum Studios,<ref name="7things" /> unyi ugbo ku ma che ifimu ojanẹ Nijiria. Akwẹgba lẹ, i che ifimu wewe dufu dabi ''Schemers'' ( ọdọ 2015), ''The Inn'' (ọdọ 2016) ''Karma is Bae'' (ọdọ 2017). I dufu efu ukọlọ ke ki che kpai [[Obi Emelonye]] The Calabash ef ọdọ 2014. Efu ọdọ 2015, i chanẹ edufu uña ''Folakemi'' efu ẹñwu i go ku ma du ña efu tẹlẹviọn ''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' ki [[Ndani TV]] che. == Ọlayi ñwu == Ubi ifimu eche, Omorodion ch'ukọlọ uña agboji Hensmor Oil, ki Oil and Gas ki attah ñwu nẹ.<ref name="7things" /> == Uloko kpai ẹñwu ejuma == Efu ọdọ 2016, Omorodion gba uloko uña ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' ujọ ki du ñwu chi Nigeria Meritorious Award.<ref name="dailytimes">{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.ng/congrats-lisa-omorodion-wins-promising-actress-award-nigma-awards-2016/|title=Congrats to Lisa Omorodion as she wins the most Promising Actress award at the NIGMA AWARDS 2016|publisher=The Daily Times Newspaper|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> I ñọ gba ijali eju ema uña ''Nigeria's 25 under 25 Enterprising females'' kwugbo [[SME100 Africa]] efu ọdọ 2016.<ref name="7things" /> Efu ọdọ lẹ gbagẹdẹ, ma mu du dago ''Most Promising Actress of the Year'' ki City People Awards che.<ref name="CityPeople">{{cite news|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/city-people-entertainment-awards-2016-suru-lere-tinsel-adeniyi-johnson-mide-martins-among-nominees-id5249079.html|title=City People Entertainment Awards 2016 "Suru L'ere," "Tinsel," Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees|publisher=The PulseNG|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> == Filmography == === Feature films === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Director !Notes |- |2013 |''First Cut'' |KC Morgan |Lisa Omorodion |Theatrical released full feature film, produced by Platinum Studios |- |2014 |''Calabash'' | |[[Obi Emelonye]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] |- |2014 |''Ikogosi'' |Emilia |Toka Mcberor |Premiered on Africa Magic and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''The Other Side of The Coin'' | |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2014 |''Therapist'' | |Lancelot Imasuen |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2014 |''Open Marriage'' |Bose |[[Chico Ejiro]] |Premiered on [[Africa Magic]] and [[irokotv]] |- |2014 |''On a Trip'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama |- |2014 |''Peppersoup'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Comedy / Drama |- |2015 |''Schemers'' |Naomi |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Africa Magic and Iroko TV |- |2016 |''WoEman'' | |Damijo Efe Young |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''Moth to a Flame'' |Rosaline |One Soul |Premiered on [[irokotv]] |- |2016 |''What a Day'' | |Emmanuel Eme | |- |2016 |''That Very Weekend'' | |Emmanuel Eme |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Inn'' |Janet Money |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on [[ibakatv]] |- |2016 |''Karma is Bae'' | |Lisa Omorodion |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''The Relationship'' |Abike |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Whose Meal Ticket]]'' |Lisa Philips |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2016 |''[[Excess Luggage (2017 film)|Excess Luggage]]'' |Gorgiana |Damijo Efe Young |Theatrical Release |- |2016 |''Jofran'' | |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Premiered on Africa Magic |- |2016 |''The Personal Assistant'' | |[[Rukky Sanda]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''[[Little Drops of Happy]]'' |Tega |Grace Edwin Okon |Theatrical Release |- |2017 |''Your Fada'' |Yemisi |Simon Peacemaker |Theatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Date Night'' |Sandra |[[Mercy Aigbe]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2017 |''Dark Past'' | |[[Chika Ike]] |Premiered on Ibaka TV |- |2017 |''Waiting to Exhale'' | |[[Sobe Charles Umeh]] and Simon Peacemaker |Premiered on Conga TV |- |2017 |''Levi'' |Ebere |[[Okechukwu Oku]] |Drama |- |2018 |''Ghetto Bred'' | |[[Eniola Badmus]] |Comedy |- |2018 |''The Spell'' | |Grace Edwin Okon |Drama / Fantasy |- |2018 |''Night Bus to Lagos'' | |Chico Ejiro |Drama |- |2019 |Rising Above |Juliet |Tope Alake |Comedy / Drama |- |2020 |''All Shades'' |Juliana |Tissy Nnachi |Drama |- |2021 |''Customer Care'' |Esther |Paul Frank |Drama |- |2023 |''Alternate Feelings'' | |Okey Ifeanyi |Romance |} === Television series === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Director !Notes |- |2014 – |''[[Skinny Girl in Transit]]'' | |Produced by Ndani TV; featured in Seasons 1 and 2 |- |2014 |''About Tomorrow'' |[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]] |Premiered on Iroko TV |- |2014 |''Happy Family'' |Elvis Chuks | |} == References ==<!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{authority control}} 2sankck7obq8llxt1tjxtq9y8z6lxme 0 1733 37564 2025-06-04T20:24:00Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=October 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Rita Nzelu|image=|caption=|nationality=Nigerian|occupation=Actress|birth_place=|education=University of Nigeria Nsukka|spouse=Simeon Okoro|children=2|birth_date=|yearsactive=1990–present|alias=}}'''Rita Nzelu''' is a Nigerian veteran actress.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-10-17|title=Seven Nollywood actresses that quit acting The Nation N..." 37564 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=October 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Rita Nzelu|image=|caption=|nationality=Nigerian|occupation=Actress|birth_place=|education=University of Nigeria Nsukka|spouse=Simeon Okoro|children=2|birth_date=|yearsactive=1990–present|alias=}}'''Rita Nzelu''' is a Nigerian veteran actress.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-10-17|title=Seven Nollywood actresses that quit acting The Nation Newspaper|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/seven-nollywood-actresses-that-quit-acting/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=15 Nollywood Actors Who Have Faded Out - P.M. News|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/11/29/15-nollywood-actors-who-have-faded-out/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=vanguard|date=2011-08-12|title=Fading faces of Nollywood stars(1)|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/fading-faces-of-nollywood-stars1/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB}}</ref> She is known for her comic roles in most of her movies.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Ripples|date=2021-03-08|title=INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: 20 women who shaped Nollywood|url=https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/intl-womens-day-20-women-who-shaped-nollywood/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Latest Nigeria News {{!}} Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=15 Nollywood actors that have 'JAPA-ed' from Nigeria - P.M. News|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/08/23/15-nollywood-actors-that-have-japa-ed-from-nigeria/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=izuzu|first=chibumga|date=2017-07-06|title=7 greatest classic Nollywood comedy movies of all time|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/throwbackthursday-7-greatest-classic-nollywood-comedy-movies-of-all-time/ev2qdkl|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Early life and career == Rita Nzelu is a native of [[Ozubulu]], [[Anambra State]], born July 02, 1958, Nigeria and attended [[University of Nigeria]] where she got her degree. Rita Nzelu rose to fame for her role as Tina, local prostitute in [[Living in Bondage]]. Since her rise to fame, she proceeded to act in over 100 movies.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=2012-11-05|title=Guess Who’s Back on the Scene? "Living in Bondage" Nollywood Star Rita Nzelu shines again at "International Games" Premiere in London|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/11/guess-whos-back-on-the-scene-living-in-bondage-nollywood-star-rita-nzelu-shines-again-at-international-games-premiere-in-london/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-03|title=Exclusive – UK Based Actress Rita Nzelu’s Family Refunds N70 Bride Price To ‘in-laws’ The Heartlander|url=https://www.theheartlander.com/exclusive-uk-based-actress-rita-nzelus-family-refunds-n70-bride-price-to-in-laws/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Reporter|date=2021-10-19|title=Celebrating Beautiful Nollywood Star, RITA NZELU|url=https://www.citypeopleonline.com/celebrating-beautiful-nollywood-star-rita-nzelu/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=City People Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Aghadiuno|first=Eric|title=Rita Nzelu - OnlineNigeria.com|url=https://onlinenigeria.com/content/templates/?a=289|access-date=2022-10-25|website=onlinenigeria.com}}</ref> She recently starred in Stigma of Womanhood (2016), Baby Mama (2017) and Wandering Soul (2017) as Patricia.<ref>{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=2017-09-02|title=#BNMovieFeature: WATCH Jackie Appiah & Van Vicker in "Baby Mama"|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/09/bnmoviefeature-watch-jackie-appiah-van-vicker-baby-mama/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=adefaye|date=2012-02-17|title=Rita Nzelu takes after Eucharia|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/02/rita-nzelu-takes-after-eucharia/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Queen Nwokoye, Others Storm UK For 'Ada Mbano In London'|url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/movie-news/92-nollywood-diaspora/26545-queen-nwokoye-others-storm-uk-for-ada-mbano-in-london|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Nigeriafilms.com|language=en-gb}}</ref> == Personal life == Rita Nzelu married Simeon Okoro in March 2004, and they relocated to the United Kingdom. They have two children. She reportedly separated from her husband in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marriage: There Is More To It Than Riches---Rita Nzelu|url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/celebrity-gossips/102-sightings/17688-marriage-there-is-more-to-it-than-riches-rita-nzelu|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Nigeriafilms.com|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-11-06|title=Where are they now? What the main cast of Nollywood classic 'Living in Bondage' is up to|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/living-in-bondage-heres-what-10-main-cast-have-been-up-to/4s04tk6|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Okonofua|first=Odion|date=2018-05-04|title=Actress' marriage to Simeon Okoro reportedly crashes, returns bride price|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/rita-nzelu-actress-marriage-to-simeon-okoro-reportedly-crashes-returns-bride-price/14rwf5f|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Filmography == {{Div col|colwidth=25em}} * ''Unforgiven'' * ''Back to Sender'' * ''Angel of Darkness'' * ''Baby Mama'' (2017) * ''Wandering Soul'' (2017) as Patricia * ''Stigma of Womanhood'' (2016) as Ezinna * ''Ada Mbano in London'' (2014) * ''Ortega and His Enemies'' (2014) as Grace Tobi * ''International Games'' (2012) * ''Agaba'' (2009) * ''Akpu-Nku'' (2003) as Ulomma * ''Buried Alive'' (2003) * ''Punching Bag'' (2003) * ''Women Affair'' (2003) * ''Sister Mary'' (2003) as Sister Ijeoma * The Richest Man (2003) * Wake Keeping (2003) * Oga and His Boys (2003) * ''Long John'' (2002) * ''Agumba'' (2002) * ''Christian Marriage'' (2002) * ''Beyond the Altar'' (2002) * ''A Cry for Help'' (2002) * ''Terrible Sin'' (2001) * ''Mothering Sunday" (2001) as Beatrice * ''Never Comeback'' (2001) * ''Ukwa'' (2001) * ''Freedom'' (1999) * ''Obstacles'' (1998) * ''Blind Trust'' (1997) * ''Guilty as Sinned'' (1997) * ''Irony'' (1997) * ''[[Nneka the Pretty Serpent (1994 film)|Nneka the Pretty Serpent]]'' (1994) as Ifeoma * ''[[Living in Bondage]]'' (1992) as Tina * Wandering Soul (2017) as Patricia {{Div col end}} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|2102155}} iajtrwbcg8tpah988gsllab2p2kobwb 37651 37564 2025-06-05T11:53:02Z Splendourbeauty 119 37651 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=October 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Rita Nzelu|image=|caption=|nationality=Nigerian|occupation=Actress|birth_place=|education=University of Nigeria Nsukka|spouse=Simeon Okoro|children=2|birth_date=|yearsactive=1990–present|alias=}}'''Rita Nzelu''' is a Nigerian veteran actress.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-10-17|title=Seven Nollywood actresses that quit acting The Nation Newspaper|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/seven-nollywood-actresses-that-quit-acting/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=15 Nollywood Actors Who Have Faded Out - P.M. News|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/11/29/15-nollywood-actors-who-have-faded-out/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=vanguard|date=2011-08-12|title=Fading faces of Nollywood stars(1)|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/fading-faces-of-nollywood-stars1/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB}}</ref> She is known for her comic roles in most of her movies.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Ripples|date=2021-03-08|title=INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: 20 women who shaped Nollywood|url=https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/intl-womens-day-20-women-who-shaped-nollywood/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Latest Nigeria News {{!}} Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=15 Nollywood actors that have 'JAPA-ed' from Nigeria - P.M. News|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/08/23/15-nollywood-actors-that-have-japa-ed-from-nigeria/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=izuzu|first=chibumga|date=2017-07-06|title=7 greatest classic Nollywood comedy movies of all time|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/throwbackthursday-7-greatest-classic-nollywood-comedy-movies-of-all-time/ev2qdkl|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi kpai Ukọlọ ñwu == Rita Nzelu che ọma [[Ozubulu]], [[Anambra State]], ku ma bi ọjọ ẹkeji efu ochu ebie efu ọdọ 1958, i kw'ojanẹ Nijiria taki lo t'unyi ukọchẹ [[University of Nigeria]] ugbo ki nẹ ọtakada degree ñwu. Rita Nzelu dufu k'eju mọ efu ukọlọ ki che uña Tina, Ache abutabu ki defu [[Living in Bondage]]. Kw'ẹgba ki dufu lẹ, i che ukọlọ movies ojoji-ojoji ki tu 100 le.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=2012-11-05|title=Guess Who’s Back on the Scene? "Living in Bondage" Nollywood Star Rita Nzelu shines again at "International Games" Premiere in London|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/11/guess-whos-back-on-the-scene-living-in-bondage-nollywood-star-rita-nzelu-shines-again-at-international-games-premiere-in-london/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-03|title=Exclusive – UK Based Actress Rita Nzelu’s Family Refunds N70 Bride Price To ‘in-laws’ The Heartlander|url=https://www.theheartlander.com/exclusive-uk-based-actress-rita-nzelus-family-refunds-n70-bride-price-to-in-laws/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Reporter|date=2021-10-19|title=Celebrating Beautiful Nollywood Star, RITA NZELU|url=https://www.citypeopleonline.com/celebrating-beautiful-nollywood-star-rita-nzelu/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=City People Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Aghadiuno|first=Eric|title=Rita Nzelu - OnlineNigeria.com|url=https://onlinenigeria.com/content/templates/?a=289|access-date=2022-10-25|website=onlinenigeria.com}}</ref> I ñọ dabi dufu fai-fai efu Stigma of Womanhood (ọdọ 2016), Baby Mama (ọdọ 2017) manyi Wandering Soul (ọdọ 2017) uña Patricia.<ref>{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=2017-09-02|title=#BNMovieFeature: WATCH Jackie Appiah & Van Vicker in "Baby Mama"|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/09/bnmoviefeature-watch-jackie-appiah-van-vicker-baby-mama/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=adefaye|date=2012-02-17|title=Rita Nzelu takes after Eucharia|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/02/rita-nzelu-takes-after-eucharia/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Queen Nwokoye, Others Storm UK For 'Ada Mbano In London'|url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/movie-news/92-nollywood-diaspora/26545-queen-nwokoye-others-storm-uk-for-ada-mbano-in-london|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Nigeriafilms.com|language=en-gb}}</ref> == Ọlayi ñwu == Rita Nzelu nẹ ọkọ ñwu Simeon Okoro efu ochu ẹta efu ọdọ 2004, ta ku ma lo t'Ojanẹ United Kingdom. Ma nẹ am'ọma meji. I mu kpẹreu b'ọkọ ñwu tẹ efu ẹdọ 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marriage: There Is More To It Than Riches---Rita Nzelu|url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/celebrity-gossips/102-sightings/17688-marriage-there-is-more-to-it-than-riches-rita-nzelu|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Nigeriafilms.com|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-11-06|title=Where are they now? What the main cast of Nollywood classic 'Living in Bondage' is up to|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/living-in-bondage-heres-what-10-main-cast-have-been-up-to/4s04tk6|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Okonofua|first=Odion|date=2018-05-04|title=Actress' marriage to Simeon Okoro reportedly crashes, returns bride price|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/rita-nzelu-actress-marriage-to-simeon-okoro-reportedly-crashes-returns-bride-price/14rwf5f|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Filmography == {{Div col|colwidth=25em}} * ''Unforgiven'' * ''Back to Sender'' * ''Angel of Darkness'' * ''Baby Mama'' (2017) * ''Wandering Soul'' (2017) as Patricia * ''Stigma of Womanhood'' (2016) as Ezinna * ''Ada Mbano in London'' (2014) * ''Ortega and His Enemies'' (2014) as Grace Tobi * ''International Games'' (2012) * ''Agaba'' (2009) * ''Akpu-Nku'' (2003) as Ulomma * ''Buried Alive'' (2003) * ''Punching Bag'' (2003) * ''Women Affair'' (2003) * ''Sister Mary'' (2003) as Sister Ijeoma * The Richest Man (2003) * Wake Keeping (2003) * Oga and His Boys (2003) * ''Long John'' (2002) * ''Agumba'' (2002) * ''Christian Marriage'' (2002) * ''Beyond the Altar'' (2002) * ''A Cry for Help'' (2002) * ''Terrible Sin'' (2001) * ''Mothering Sunday" (2001) as Beatrice * ''Never Comeback'' (2001) * ''Ukwa'' (2001) * ''Freedom'' (1999) * ''Obstacles'' (1998) * ''Blind Trust'' (1997) * ''Guilty as Sinned'' (1997) * ''Irony'' (1997) * ''[[Nneka the Pretty Serpent (1994 film)|Nneka the Pretty Serpent]]'' (1994) as Ifeoma * ''[[Living in Bondage]]'' (1992) as Tina * Wandering Soul (2017) as Patricia {{Div col end}} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|2102155}} opvn8qmsbnca7a7dlu9nqlorycttr26 37652 37651 2025-06-05T12:01:14Z Splendourbeauty 119 37652 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=October 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Rita Nzelu|image=|caption=|nationality=Nigerian|occupation=Actress|birth_place=|education=University of Nigeria Nsukka|spouse=Simeon Okoro|children=2|birth_date=|yearsactive=1990–present|alias=}}'''Rita Nzelu''' chei veteran actress ki kw'anẹ Nijiria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-10-17|title=Seven Nollywood actresses that quit acting The Nation Newspaper|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/seven-nollywood-actresses-that-quit-acting/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=15 Nollywood Actors Who Have Faded Out - P.M. News|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/11/29/15-nollywood-actors-who-have-faded-out/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=vanguard|date=2011-08-12|title=Fading faces of Nollywood stars(1)|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/fading-faces-of-nollywood-stars1/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB}}</ref> Ma mọ lefu ami ifimu anyi ki ache efu ojile am'ifimu ñwu ki ache.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Ripples|date=2021-03-08|title=INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: 20 women who shaped Nollywood|url=https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/intl-womens-day-20-women-who-shaped-nollywood/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Latest Nigeria News {{!}} Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=15 Nollywood actors that have 'JAPA-ed' from Nigeria - P.M. News|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/08/23/15-nollywood-actors-that-have-japa-ed-from-nigeria/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=izuzu|first=chibumga|date=2017-07-06|title=7 greatest classic Nollywood comedy movies of all time|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/throwbackthursday-7-greatest-classic-nollywood-comedy-movies-of-all-time/ev2qdkl|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi kpai Ukọlọ ñwu == Rita Nzelu che ọma [[Ozubulu]], [[Anambra State]], ku ma bi ọjọ ẹkeji efu ochu ebie efu ọdọ 1958, i kw'ojanẹ Nijiria taki lo t'unyi ukọchẹ [[University of Nigeria]] ugbo ki nẹ ọtakada degree ñwu. Rita Nzelu dufu k'eju mọ efu ukọlọ ki che uña Tina, Ache abutabu ki defu [[Living in Bondage]]. Kw'ẹgba ki dufu lẹ, i che ukọlọ movies ojoji-ojoji ki tu 100 le.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=2012-11-05|title=Guess Who’s Back on the Scene? "Living in Bondage" Nollywood Star Rita Nzelu shines again at "International Games" Premiere in London|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/11/guess-whos-back-on-the-scene-living-in-bondage-nollywood-star-rita-nzelu-shines-again-at-international-games-premiere-in-london/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-03|title=Exclusive – UK Based Actress Rita Nzelu’s Family Refunds N70 Bride Price To ‘in-laws’ The Heartlander|url=https://www.theheartlander.com/exclusive-uk-based-actress-rita-nzelus-family-refunds-n70-bride-price-to-in-laws/|access-date=2022-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Reporter|date=2021-10-19|title=Celebrating Beautiful Nollywood Star, RITA NZELU|url=https://www.citypeopleonline.com/celebrating-beautiful-nollywood-star-rita-nzelu/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=City People Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Aghadiuno|first=Eric|title=Rita Nzelu - OnlineNigeria.com|url=https://onlinenigeria.com/content/templates/?a=289|access-date=2022-10-25|website=onlinenigeria.com}}</ref> I ñọ dabi dufu fai-fai efu Stigma of Womanhood (ọdọ 2016), Baby Mama (ọdọ 2017) manyi Wandering Soul (ọdọ 2017) uña Patricia.<ref>{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=2017-09-02|title=#BNMovieFeature: WATCH Jackie Appiah & Van Vicker in "Baby Mama"|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/09/bnmoviefeature-watch-jackie-appiah-van-vicker-baby-mama/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=adefaye|date=2012-02-17|title=Rita Nzelu takes after Eucharia|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/02/rita-nzelu-takes-after-eucharia/|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Vanguard News|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Queen Nwokoye, Others Storm UK For 'Ada Mbano In London'|url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/movie-news/92-nollywood-diaspora/26545-queen-nwokoye-others-storm-uk-for-ada-mbano-in-london|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Nigeriafilms.com|language=en-gb}}</ref> == Ọlayi ñwu == Rita Nzelu nẹ ọkọ ñwu Simeon Okoro efu ochu ẹta efu ọdọ 2004, ta ku ma lo t'Ojanẹ United Kingdom. Ma nẹ am'ọma meji. I mu kpẹreu b'ọkọ ñwu tẹ efu ẹdọ 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marriage: There Is More To It Than Riches---Rita Nzelu|url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/celebrity-gossips/102-sightings/17688-marriage-there-is-more-to-it-than-riches-rita-nzelu|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Nigeriafilms.com|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-11-06|title=Where are they now? What the main cast of Nollywood classic 'Living in Bondage' is up to|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/living-in-bondage-heres-what-10-main-cast-have-been-up-to/4s04tk6|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Okonofua|first=Odion|date=2018-05-04|title=Actress' marriage to Simeon Okoro reportedly crashes, returns bride price|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/rita-nzelu-actress-marriage-to-simeon-okoro-reportedly-crashes-returns-bride-price/14rwf5f|access-date=2022-10-25|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Filmography == {{Div col|colwidth=25em}} * ''Unforgiven'' * ''Back to Sender'' * ''Angel of Darkness'' * ''Baby Mama'' ( ọdọ 2017) * ''Wandering Soul'' (ọdọ 2017) uña Patricia * ''Stigma of Womanhood'' (ọdọ 2016) uña Ez in na * ''Ada Mbano in London'' (ọdọ 2014) * ''Ortega and His Enemies'' (ọdọ 2014) uña Grace Tobi * ''International Games'' ( ọdọ 2012) * ''Agaba'' (ọdọ 2009) * ''Akpu-Nku'' (ọdọ 2003) uña Ulomma * ''Buried Alive'' (ọdọ 2003) * ''Punching Bag'' (ọdọ 2003) * ''Women Affair'' (ọdọ 2003) * ''Sister Mary'' (ọdọ 2003) uña Sister Ijeoma * The Richest Man (ọdọ 2003) * Wake Keeping (ọdọ 2003) * Oga and His Boys (ọdọ 2003) * ''Long John'' (ọdọ 2002) * ''Agumba'' (ọdọ 2002) * ''Christian Marriage'' (ọdọ 2002) * ''Beyond the Altar'' (ọdọ 2002) * ''A Cry for Help'' (ọdọ 2002) * ''Terrible Sin'' (ọdọ 2001) * ''Mothering Sunday" (ọdọ 2001) uña Beatrice * ''Never Comeback'' (ọdọ 2001) * ''Ukwa'' (ọdọ 2001) * ''Freedom'' (ọdọ 1999) * ''Obstacles'' (ọdọ 1998) * ''Blind Trust'' (ọdọ 1997) * ''Guilty as Sinned'' (ọdọ 1997) * ''Irony'' (ọdọ 1997) * ''[[Nneka the Pretty Serpent (ọdọ 1994 film)|Nneka the Pretty Serpent]]'' (ọdọ 1994) uña Ifeoma * ''[[Living in Bondage]]'' (ọdọ 1992) uña Tina * Wandering Soul (ọdọ 2017) uña Patricia {{Div col end}} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|2102155}} p3pfnxcw4kfxnwj6aa6fucyialshvcw 0 1734 37565 2025-06-04T20:26:12Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1995)}}{{Infobox person|name=Gbubemi Ejeye|image=|caption=|birth_name=Oritsegbubemi Ejeye|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|06|29|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria|alma_mater={{flatlist| *Houdegbe North American University }}|occupation=Actress, model|years_active=2019–present}}'''Oritsegbubemi Temitope Ejeye ('''born 29 June 1994) professionally known as '''Gbubemi Ejeye''' is a Nigerian actress and mo..." 37565 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1995)}}{{Infobox person|name=Gbubemi Ejeye|image=|caption=|birth_name=Oritsegbubemi Ejeye|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|06|29|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria|alma_mater={{flatlist| *Houdegbe North American University }}|occupation=Actress, model|years_active=2019–present}}'''Oritsegbubemi Temitope Ejeye ('''born 29 June 1994) professionally known as '''Gbubemi Ejeye''' is a Nigerian actress and model.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Top Charts Africa unveils ‘Actors to Watch’ list for 2024|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/top-charts-africa-unveils-actors-to-watch-list-for-2024/amp/|work=Vanguard News}}</ref> She had her debut in the movie industry with ''Rickety'' in 2019. She is known for her roles in [[Citation (film)|''Citation'']], [[Farmer's Bride|''Farmer’s Bride'']]'','' ''All’s Fair In Love'' and [[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home''.]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2022-12-12|title='Far From Home': Gbubemi Ejeye on playing Adufe in Netflix’s young adult series|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/far-from-home-gbubemi-ejeye-on-playing-adufe-in-netflixs-young-adult-series/1pppj7l|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-10-07|title=From Far From Home to Farmer’s Bride…The remarkable Rise of Gbubemi, Nollywood’s new voice|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/life-a-style/from-far-from-home-to-farmers-bridethe-remarkable-rise-of-gbubemi-nollywoods-new-voice/|access-date=2024-10-08|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> == Biography == Ejeye was born on 29 June 1994, in [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]], to Mr. and Mrs. Ejeye. Though born in Lagos, she is originally from [[Delta State]] and belongs to the [[Itsekiri people|Itsekiri]] ethnic group from the [[South South|South-South]] region of Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ige|first=Tofarati|date=2023-04-29|title=I studied law to please my dad — Gbubemi Ejeye|url=https://punchng.com/i-studied-law-to-please-my-dad-gbubemi-ejeye/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> Ejeye attended Home Science Association Nursery and Primary School, [[Ikoyi]]; and later moved to Charret Primary School, Isolo. She attended Oluade High School, where she finished her secondary education. Later, she enrolled at Houdegbe North American University in the [[Benin|Republic of Benin]], where she earned a law degree in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2023-06-21|title=Genoveva Umeh and Gbubemi Ejeye talk exciting 'MTV Shuga Naija' season 5|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/genoveva-umeh-and-gbubemi-ejeye-talk-exciting-mtv-shuga-naija-season-5/rjbs4k8|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Career == After completing her undergraduate studies, Ejeye returned to Nigeria and participated in the mandatory [[National Youth Service Corps|National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.]] Following her service, she began working in the media industry, which eventually led her to pursue a career in acting.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I Was a Stubborn Child with Lots of Stories – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/01/02/i-was-a-stubborn-child-with-lots-of-stories/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> Her acting career started in November 2018 with a stage performance in ''Color Me Pink'' at [[Terra Kulture]], a play centered on breast cancer awareness. This stage debut provided her with the opportunity to transition into the Nigerian film industry, [[Nollywood]]. Shortly, she began auditioning for film roles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gbubemi Ejeye - Nollywire|url=https://nollywire.com/names/gbubemi-ejeye/|access-date=2024-10-08|language=en-GB}}</ref> Ejeye has since appeared in a variety of films. In 2022, she played the role of Eniola in the second season of the [[Ndani TV]] web series ''Game On''. Later that year, she joined the cast of ''AM Covenant'', portraying the character Talia. Ejeye also gained recognition for her role as Adufe in the Netflix Original series [[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home.'']] In 2023, she was announced as part of the cast for MTV ''Shuga Naija'' Season 5. In 2024, she starred in [[Farmer's Bride|''Farmer’s Bride'']] as one of the main casts alongside [[Tobi Bakre]], [[Femi Branch]], [[Mercy Aigbe]] and others.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Eti-Inyene|first=Brooks|date=2024-10-01|title=‘Farmer’s Bride' on ₦37 million, becomes second highest-grossing movie this weekend|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/farmers-bride-on-naira37-million-becomes-second-highest-grossing-movie-this-weekend/k7tv85g|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Selected filmography == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Ref |- | rowspan="4" |2024 |''[[Farmer's Bride]]'' |Funmi |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shehu|first=Idris|date=2024-09-28|title=Lisabi, Farmer's Bride... 10 movies you should see this weekend|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/lisabi-farmers-bride-10-movies-you-should-see-this-weekend/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=TheCable Lifestyle|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Eti-Inyene|first=Brooks|date=2024-07-09|title=See the teaser for Filmone's 'Farmer’s Bride' with Tobi Bakre, Efe Irele, Gbubemi Ejeye|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/see-the-teaser-for-filmones-farmers-bride-with-tobi-bakre-efe-irele/yg7ff3k|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Queen Lateefah'' |Rhodes |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dan-Awoh|first=Deborah|date=2024-10-02|title=Nollywood: Queen Lateefah, Farmer’s Bride gross N95.3 million in opening weekend|url=https://nairametrics.com/2024/10/02/nollywood-queen-lateefah-farmers-bride-gross-n95-3-million-in-opening-weekend/?amp=1|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Nairametrics|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Criminal'' |Dr. Gbemi | |- |''All Fair's In Love'' |Dupe |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Deyemi Okanlawon’s cinema debut ‘All’s fair in love’ hit N27 million|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/deyemi-okanlawons-cinema-debut-alls-fair-in-love-hit-n27-million/amp/|work=The Nation Newspaper}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2023 |''The House of Secrets'' |Young Mrs. Lawal |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akinmolayan’s ‘House of Secrets’ Shows off Stellar Cast – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/05/20/akinmolayans-house-of-secrets-shows-off-stellar-cast/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> |- |[[Shuga (TV series)|''Shuga'']] |Mohini | |- | rowspan="6" |2022 |[[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home'']] |Adufe |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2022-12-25|title=Mike Afolarin, Gbubemi Ejeye & Bolanle Ninalowo talk Netflix’s ‘Far From Home’ [Pulse Interview]|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mike-afolarin-gbubemi-ejeye-and-bolanle-ninalowo-talk-netflixs-far-from-home-pulse/db1j9c3|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Covenant'' |Talla | |- |''The Catalyst'' |Ann | |- |''[[The Set Up 2]]'' |Nkoyo |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gbubemi Ejeye {{!}} Actress, Production Manager, Additional Crew|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11319658/|access-date=2024-10-08|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''What Women Want'' |Benita | |- |[[Glamour Girls (2022 film)|''Glamour Girls'']] |Celeste |<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20604466/characters/nm11319658|title=Glamour Girls (2022) - IMDb|access-date=2024-09-28|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" |2021 |''False Doors'' |Anael | |- |''One Way'' |Ronke | |- |''The Matron'' |Dr Winnie | |- |''[[One Lagos Night]]'' |Ada |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Netflix acquires Mekwunye’s film "One Lagos Night"|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/05/12/netflix-acquires-mekwunyes-film-one-lagos-night/?amp=1|work=PMNews}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2020 |[[Citation (film)|''Citation'']] |Rachel | |- |''Uneven'' |Kiki | |- |''Daughters'' |Idara | |- |2020 |''[[Who's the Boss (2020 film)|Who's the Boss]]'' |Pretty Woman 1 | |- |2020 |''Jumbled'' |Esther | |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |''AMCOP: Cladestine'' |Dubra | |- |''Rickety'' |Ivy | |- |2019 |''Adaife'' | | |} == References == {{Reflist}} klxyv3yme4m3x3xdniuya3m2fcqqenq 37591 37565 2025-06-05T06:46:15Z Splendourbeauty 119 37591 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1995)}}{{Infobox person|name=Gbubemi Ejeye|image=|caption=|birth_name=Oritsegbubemi Ejeye|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|06|29|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria|alma_mater={{flatlist| *Houdegbe North American University }}|occupation=Actress, model|years_active=2019–present}}'''Oritsegbubemi Temitope Ejeye ('''born 29 June 1994) professionally known as '''Gbubemi Ejeye''' is a Nigerian actress and model.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Top Charts Africa unveils ‘Actors to Watch’ list for 2024|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/top-charts-africa-unveils-actors-to-watch-list-for-2024/amp/|work=Vanguard News}}</ref> She had her debut in the movie industry with ''Rickety'' in 2019. She is known for her roles in [[Citation (film)|''Citation'']], [[Farmer's Bride|''Farmer’s Bride'']]'','' ''All’s Fair In Love'' and [[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home''.]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2022-12-12|title='Far From Home': Gbubemi Ejeye on playing Adufe in Netflix’s young adult series|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/far-from-home-gbubemi-ejeye-on-playing-adufe-in-netflixs-young-adult-series/1pppj7l|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-10-07|title=From Far From Home to Farmer’s Bride…The remarkable Rise of Gbubemi, Nollywood’s new voice|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/life-a-style/from-far-from-home-to-farmers-bridethe-remarkable-rise-of-gbubemi-nollywoods-new-voice/|access-date=2024-10-08|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> == Ọhiala == Ma bi Ejeye ọjọ kochu ẹfa nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mẹla efu ọdọ 1994, yi [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]], ñwu akwọra unyi Mr. and Mrs. Ejeye. Alu ku ma chaka bi efewo Lagos, l kw'ojanẹ [[Delta State]] manyi abo [[Itsekiri people|Itsekiri]] uchẹ amonẹ ki kwefu [[South South|South-South]] ryi Nijiria i che.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ige|first=Tofarati|date=2023-04-29|title=I studied law to please my dad — Gbubemi Ejeye|url=https://punchng.com/i-studied-law-to-please-my-dad-gbubemi-ejeye/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> Ejeye lo t'unyi ukọchẹ Home Science Association Nursery and Primary School, [[Ikoyi]]; manyi anubi lẹ i lo ti Charret Primary School, Isolo. I lo ti Oluade High School, ugbo ki ch'ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹgweji ñwu kpa. Anubi lẹ, i chanẹ ukọchẹ yi Houdegbe North American University efu [[Benin|Republic of Benin]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada degree ñwu efu law efu ọdọ 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2023-06-21|title=Genoveva Umeh and Gbubemi Ejeye talk exciting 'MTV Shuga Naija' season 5|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/genoveva-umeh-and-gbubemi-ejeye-talk-exciting-mtv-shuga-naija-season-5/rjbs4k8|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Ukọlọ == Anubi ki ch'ukọchẹ nwu kpa, Ejeye ma dabi wa ojanẹ Nijiria Nigeria todu ki che [[National Youth Service Corps|National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program]] ki che otila i che. Alu ki che kpa. I chanẹ ach'ukọlọ efu media industry, ki chẹñwu ki jẹñwu ki chanẹ ukọlọ ifimu eche.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I Was a Stubborn Child with Lots of Stories – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/01/02/i-was-a-stubborn-child-with-lots-of-stories/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> Ukọlọ ifimu eche ñwu chanẹ efu ochu ẹgwoka efu ọdọ 2018 kpai ukọlọ ki che oji edeki che efu ''Color Me Pink'' yi [[Terra Kulture]], iya ku ma che lugbo ọga ẹnya todu ku ma du uma lẹ t'ejugede ñwu amonẹ. I jẹñwu ki nẹ uña ki t'unyi efu Nigerian film industry, [[Nollywood]]. Alu ki dẹ kẹ ichanẹ edu uma ñwu ña efu ifim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gbubemi Ejeye - Nollywire|url=https://nollywire.com/names/gbubemi-ejeye/|access-date=2024-10-08|language=en-GB}}</ref> Kw'ẹgba lẹ Ejeye che dufu efu ifimu ojoji-ojoji. Efu ọdọ 2022, i dago uña Eniola efu [[Ndani TV]] web series ''Game On ẹkeji''. Anubi ọdọ lẹ, i dama kpai abo ukọlọ efu ''AM Covenant'', ugbo ki che ali Talia. Ejeye ñọ f'eju uma nẹ ugbo ukọlọ ki che uña Adufe efu [[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home'']] oji Netfix. Efu ọdọ 2023, ma fu dọ anẹka efu abo ku ma ch'ukọlọ ñwi MTV ''Shuga Naija'' Season 5. Efu ọdọ 2024, i dufu efu [[Farmer's Bride|''Farmer’s Bride'']] uña ẹnẹ ogbogaga efu abo ku ma ch'ukọlọ le manyu [[Tobi Bakre]], [[Femi Branch]], [[Mercy Aigbe]] kpai abo ki bọ.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Eti-Inyene|first=Brooks|date=2024-10-01|title=‘Farmer’s Bride' on ₦37 million, becomes second highest-grossing movie this weekend|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/farmers-bride-on-naira37-million-becomes-second-highest-grossing-movie-this-weekend/k7tv85g|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Ifimu ku ma tu == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Ref |- | rowspan="4" |2024 |''[[Farmer's Bride]]'' |Funmi |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shehu|first=Idris|date=2024-09-28|title=Lisabi, Farmer's Bride... 10 movies you should see this weekend|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/lisabi-farmers-bride-10-movies-you-should-see-this-weekend/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=TheCable Lifestyle|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Eti-Inyene|first=Brooks|date=2024-07-09|title=See the teaser for Filmone's 'Farmer’s Bride' with Tobi Bakre, Efe Irele, Gbubemi Ejeye|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/see-the-teaser-for-filmones-farmers-bride-with-tobi-bakre-efe-irele/yg7ff3k|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Queen Lateefah'' |Rhodes |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dan-Awoh|first=Deborah|date=2024-10-02|title=Nollywood: Queen Lateefah, Farmer’s Bride gross N95.3 million in opening weekend|url=https://nairametrics.com/2024/10/02/nollywood-queen-lateefah-farmers-bride-gross-n95-3-million-in-opening-weekend/?amp=1|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Nairametrics|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Criminal'' |Dr. Gbemi | |- |''All Fair's In Love'' |Dupe |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Deyemi Okanlawon’s cinema debut ‘All’s fair in love’ hit N27 million|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/deyemi-okanlawons-cinema-debut-alls-fair-in-love-hit-n27-million/amp/|work=The Nation Newspaper}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2023 |''The House of Secrets'' |Young Mrs. Lawal |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akinmolayan’s ‘House of Secrets’ Shows off Stellar Cast – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/05/20/akinmolayans-house-of-secrets-shows-off-stellar-cast/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> |- |[[Shuga (TV series)|''Shuga'']] |Mohini | |- | rowspan="6" |2022 |[[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home'']] |Adufe |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2022-12-25|title=Mike Afolarin, Gbubemi Ejeye & Bolanle Ninalowo talk Netflix’s ‘Far From Home’ [Pulse Interview]|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mike-afolarin-gbubemi-ejeye-and-bolanle-ninalowo-talk-netflixs-far-from-home-pulse/db1j9c3|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Covenant'' |Talla | |- |''The Catalyst'' |Ann | |- |''[[The Set Up 2]]'' |Nkoyo |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gbubemi Ejeye {{!}} Actress, Production Manager, Additional Crew|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11319658/|access-date=2024-10-08|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''What Women Want'' |Benita | |- |[[Glamour Girls (2022 film)|''Glamour Girls'']] |Celeste |<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20604466/characters/nm11319658|title=Glamour Girls (2022) - IMDb|access-date=2024-09-28|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" |2021 |''False Doors'' |Anael | |- |''One Way'' |Ronke | |- |''The Matron'' |Dr Winnie | |- |''[[One Lagos Night]]'' |Ada |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Netflix acquires Mekwunye’s film "One Lagos Night"|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/05/12/netflix-acquires-mekwunyes-film-one-lagos-night/?amp=1|work=PMNews}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2020 |[[Citation (film)|''Citation'']] |Rachel | |- |''Uneven'' |Kiki | |- |''Daughters'' |Idara | |- |2020 |''[[Who's the Boss (2020 film)|Who's the Boss]]'' |Pretty Woman 1 | |- |2020 |''Jumbled'' |Esther | |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |''AMCOP: Cladestine'' |Dubra | |- |''Rickety'' |Ivy | |- |2019 |''Adaife'' | | |} == References == {{Reflist}} rcj5cw1ys4xg8zr19qnt68z48wydx9k 37593 37591 2025-06-05T06:52:07Z Splendourbeauty 119 37593 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1995)}}{{Infobox person|name=Gbubemi Ejeye|image=|caption=|birth_name=Oritsegbubemi Ejeye|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|06|29|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria|alma_mater={{flatlist| *Houdegbe North American University }}|occupation=Actress, model|years_active=2019–present}}'''Oritsegbubemi Temitope Ejeye ('''ku ma bi ọjọ kọchu ẹfa nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mẹla 1994) ku ma mọ ru '''Gbubemi Ejeye''' oji ukọlọ che ach'ifimu kpai modeli che ojanẹ Nijiria.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Top Charts Africa unveils ‘Actors to Watch’ list for 2024|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/top-charts-africa-unveils-actors-to-watch-list-for-2024/amp/|work=Vanguard News}}</ref> i dufu ejodudu efy ujọ abo ku ma ch'ifimu kpai ''Rickety'' efu ọdọ 2019. Ma mọ nyọnyọ todu ukọlọ ki che yi uña ñwu efu [[|]], [[Farmer's Bride|''Farmer’s Bride'']]'','' ''All’s Fair In Love'' and [[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home''.]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2022-12-12|title='Far From Home': Gbubemi Ejeye on playing Adufe in Netflix’s young adult series|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/far-from-home-gbubemi-ejeye-on-playing-adufe-in-netflixs-young-adult-series/1pppj7l|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-10-07|title=From Far From Home to Farmer’s Bride…The remarkable Rise of Gbubemi, Nollywood’s new voice|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/life-a-style/from-far-from-home-to-farmers-bridethe-remarkable-rise-of-gbubemi-nollywoods-new-voice/|access-date=2024-10-08|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> == Ọhiala == Ma bi Ejeye ọjọ kochu ẹfa nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mẹla efu ọdọ 1994, yi [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]], ñwu akwọra unyi Mr. and Mrs. Ejeye. Alu ku ma chaka bi efewo Lagos, l kw'ojanẹ [[Delta State]] manyi abo [[Itsekiri people|Itsekiri]] uchẹ amonẹ ki kwefu [[South South|South-South]] ryi Nijiria i che.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ige|first=Tofarati|date=2023-04-29|title=I studied law to please my dad — Gbubemi Ejeye|url=https://punchng.com/i-studied-law-to-please-my-dad-gbubemi-ejeye/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> Ejeye lo t'unyi ukọchẹ Home Science Association Nursery and Primary School, [[Ikoyi]]; manyi anubi lẹ i lo ti Charret Primary School, Isolo. I lo ti Oluade High School, ugbo ki ch'ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹgweji ñwu kpa. Anubi lẹ, i chanẹ ukọchẹ yi Houdegbe North American University efu [[Benin|Republic of Benin]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada degree ñwu efu law efu ọdọ 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2023-06-21|title=Genoveva Umeh and Gbubemi Ejeye talk exciting 'MTV Shuga Naija' season 5|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/genoveva-umeh-and-gbubemi-ejeye-talk-exciting-mtv-shuga-naija-season-5/rjbs4k8|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Ukọlọ == Anubi ki ch'ukọchẹ nwu kpa, Ejeye ma dabi wa ojanẹ Nijiria Nigeria todu ki che [[National Youth Service Corps|National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program]] ki che otila i che. Alu ki che kpa. I chanẹ ach'ukọlọ efu media industry, ki chẹñwu ki jẹñwu ki chanẹ ukọlọ ifimu eche.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I Was a Stubborn Child with Lots of Stories – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/01/02/i-was-a-stubborn-child-with-lots-of-stories/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> Ukọlọ ifimu eche ñwu chanẹ efu ochu ẹgwoka efu ọdọ 2018 kpai ukọlọ ki che oji edeki che efu ''Color Me Pink'' yi [[Terra Kulture]], iya ku ma che lugbo ọga ẹnya todu ku ma du uma lẹ t'ejugede ñwu amonẹ. I jẹñwu ki nẹ uña ki t'unyi efu Nigerian film industry, [[Nollywood]]. Alu ki dẹ kẹ ichanẹ edu uma ñwu ña efu ifim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gbubemi Ejeye - Nollywire|url=https://nollywire.com/names/gbubemi-ejeye/|access-date=2024-10-08|language=en-GB}}</ref> Kw'ẹgba lẹ Ejeye che dufu efu ifimu ojoji-ojoji. Efu ọdọ 2022, i dago uña Eniola efu [[Ndani TV]] web series ''Game On ẹkeji''. Anubi ọdọ lẹ, i dama kpai abo ukọlọ efu ''AM Covenant'', ugbo ki che ali Talia. Ejeye ñọ f'eju uma nẹ ugbo ukọlọ ki che uña Adufe efu [[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home'']] oji Netfix. Efu ọdọ 2023, ma fu dọ anẹka efu abo ku ma ch'ukọlọ ñwi MTV ''Shuga Naija'' Season 5. Efu ọdọ 2024, i dufu efu [[Farmer's Bride|''Farmer’s Bride'']] uña ẹnẹ ogbogaga efu abo ku ma ch'ukọlọ le manyu [[Tobi Bakre]], [[Femi Branch]], [[Mercy Aigbe]] kpai abo ki bọ.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Eti-Inyene|first=Brooks|date=2024-10-01|title=‘Farmer’s Bride' on ₦37 million, becomes second highest-grossing movie this weekend|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/farmers-bride-on-naira37-million-becomes-second-highest-grossing-movie-this-weekend/k7tv85g|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Ifimu ku ma tu == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Ref |- | rowspan="4" |2024 |''[[Farmer's Bride]]'' |Funmi |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shehu|first=Idris|date=2024-09-28|title=Lisabi, Farmer's Bride... 10 movies you should see this weekend|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/lisabi-farmers-bride-10-movies-you-should-see-this-weekend/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=TheCable Lifestyle|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Eti-Inyene|first=Brooks|date=2024-07-09|title=See the teaser for Filmone's 'Farmer’s Bride' with Tobi Bakre, Efe Irele, Gbubemi Ejeye|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/see-the-teaser-for-filmones-farmers-bride-with-tobi-bakre-efe-irele/yg7ff3k|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Queen Lateefah'' |Rhodes |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dan-Awoh|first=Deborah|date=2024-10-02|title=Nollywood: Queen Lateefah, Farmer’s Bride gross N95.3 million in opening weekend|url=https://nairametrics.com/2024/10/02/nollywood-queen-lateefah-farmers-bride-gross-n95-3-million-in-opening-weekend/?amp=1|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Nairametrics|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Criminal'' |Dr. Gbemi | |- |''All Fair's In Love'' |Dupe |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Deyemi Okanlawon’s cinema debut ‘All’s fair in love’ hit N27 million|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/deyemi-okanlawons-cinema-debut-alls-fair-in-love-hit-n27-million/amp/|work=The Nation Newspaper}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2023 |''The House of Secrets'' |Young Mrs. Lawal |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akinmolayan’s ‘House of Secrets’ Shows off Stellar Cast – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/05/20/akinmolayans-house-of-secrets-shows-off-stellar-cast/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> |- |[[Shuga (TV series)|''Shuga'']] |Mohini | |- | rowspan="6" |2022 |[[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home'']] |Adufe |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2022-12-25|title=Mike Afolarin, Gbubemi Ejeye & Bolanle Ninalowo talk Netflix’s ‘Far From Home’ [Pulse Interview]|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mike-afolarin-gbubemi-ejeye-and-bolanle-ninalowo-talk-netflixs-far-from-home-pulse/db1j9c3|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Covenant'' |Talla | |- |''The Catalyst'' |Ann | |- |''[[The Set Up 2]]'' |Nkoyo |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gbubemi Ejeye {{!}} Actress, Production Manager, Additional Crew|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11319658/|access-date=2024-10-08|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''What Women Want'' |Benita | |- |[[Glamour Girls (2022 film)|''Glamour Girls'']] |Celeste |<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20604466/characters/nm11319658|title=Glamour Girls (2022) - IMDb|access-date=2024-09-28|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" |2021 |''False Doors'' |Anael | |- |''One Way'' |Ronke | |- |''The Matron'' |Dr Winnie | |- |''[[One Lagos Night]]'' |Ada |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Netflix acquires Mekwunye’s film "One Lagos Night"|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/05/12/netflix-acquires-mekwunyes-film-one-lagos-night/?amp=1|work=PMNews}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2020 |[[Citation (film)|''Citation'']] |Rachel | |- |''Uneven'' |Kiki | |- |''Daughters'' |Idara | |- |2020 |''[[Who's the Boss (2020 film)|Who's the Boss]]'' |Pretty Woman 1 | |- |2020 |''Jumbled'' |Esther | |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |''AMCOP: Cladestine'' |Dubra | |- |''Rickety'' |Ivy | |- |2019 |''Adaife'' | | |} == References == {{Reflist}} nlzgj49mt3vt3rwhbjdxgy59lapy2uy 37594 37593 2025-06-05T06:52:43Z Splendourbeauty 119 37594 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1995)}}{{Infobox person|name=Gbubemi Ejeye|image=|caption=|birth_name=Oritsegbubemi Ejeye|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|06|29|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria|alma_mater={{flatlist| *Houdegbe North American University }}|occupation=Actress, model|years_active=2019–present}}'''Oritsegbubemi Temitope Ejeye ('''ku ma bi ọjọ kọchu ẹfa nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mẹla 1994) ku ma mọ ru '''Gbubemi Ejeye''' oji ukọlọ che ach'ifimu kpai modeli che ojanẹ Nijiria.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Top Charts Africa unveils ‘Actors to Watch’ list for 2024|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/top-charts-africa-unveils-actors-to-watch-list-for-2024/amp/|work=Vanguard News}}</ref> i dufu ejodudu efy ujọ abo ku ma ch'ifimu kpai ''Rickety'' efu ọdọ 2019. Ma mọ nyọnyọ todu ukọlọ ki che yi uña ñwu efu [[Farmer's Bride|''Farmer’s Bride'']]'','' ''All’s Fair In Love'' and [[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home''.]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2022-12-12|title='Far From Home': Gbubemi Ejeye on playing Adufe in Netflix’s young adult series|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/far-from-home-gbubemi-ejeye-on-playing-adufe-in-netflixs-young-adult-series/1pppj7l|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigeria|first=Guardian|date=2024-10-07|title=From Far From Home to Farmer’s Bride…The remarkable Rise of Gbubemi, Nollywood’s new voice|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/life-a-style/from-far-from-home-to-farmers-bridethe-remarkable-rise-of-gbubemi-nollywoods-new-voice/|access-date=2024-10-08|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> == Ọhiala == Ma bi Ejeye ọjọ kochu ẹfa nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mẹla efu ọdọ 1994, yi [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]], ñwu akwọra unyi Mr. and Mrs. Ejeye. Alu ku ma chaka bi efewo Lagos, l kw'ojanẹ [[Delta State]] manyi abo [[Itsekiri people|Itsekiri]] uchẹ amonẹ ki kwefu [[South South|South-South]] ryi Nijiria i che.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ige|first=Tofarati|date=2023-04-29|title=I studied law to please my dad — Gbubemi Ejeye|url=https://punchng.com/i-studied-law-to-please-my-dad-gbubemi-ejeye/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> Ejeye lo t'unyi ukọchẹ Home Science Association Nursery and Primary School, [[Ikoyi]]; manyi anubi lẹ i lo ti Charret Primary School, Isolo. I lo ti Oluade High School, ugbo ki ch'ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹgweji ñwu kpa. Anubi lẹ, i chanẹ ukọchẹ yi Houdegbe North American University efu [[Benin|Republic of Benin]], ugbo ki gb'ọtakada degree ñwu efu law efu ọdọ 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2023-06-21|title=Genoveva Umeh and Gbubemi Ejeye talk exciting 'MTV Shuga Naija' season 5|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/genoveva-umeh-and-gbubemi-ejeye-talk-exciting-mtv-shuga-naija-season-5/rjbs4k8|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Ukọlọ == Anubi ki ch'ukọchẹ nwu kpa, Ejeye ma dabi wa ojanẹ Nijiria Nigeria todu ki che [[National Youth Service Corps|National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program]] ki che otila i che. Alu ki che kpa. I chanẹ ach'ukọlọ efu media industry, ki chẹñwu ki jẹñwu ki chanẹ ukọlọ ifimu eche.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I Was a Stubborn Child with Lots of Stories – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/01/02/i-was-a-stubborn-child-with-lots-of-stories/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> Ukọlọ ifimu eche ñwu chanẹ efu ochu ẹgwoka efu ọdọ 2018 kpai ukọlọ ki che oji edeki che efu ''Color Me Pink'' yi [[Terra Kulture]], iya ku ma che lugbo ọga ẹnya todu ku ma du uma lẹ t'ejugede ñwu amonẹ. I jẹñwu ki nẹ uña ki t'unyi efu Nigerian film industry, [[Nollywood]]. Alu ki dẹ kẹ ichanẹ edu uma ñwu ña efu ifim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gbubemi Ejeye - Nollywire|url=https://nollywire.com/names/gbubemi-ejeye/|access-date=2024-10-08|language=en-GB}}</ref> Kw'ẹgba lẹ Ejeye che dufu efu ifimu ojoji-ojoji. Efu ọdọ 2022, i dago uña Eniola efu [[Ndani TV]] web series ''Game On ẹkeji''. Anubi ọdọ lẹ, i dama kpai abo ukọlọ efu ''AM Covenant'', ugbo ki che ali Talia. Ejeye ñọ f'eju uma nẹ ugbo ukọlọ ki che uña Adufe efu [[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home'']] oji Netfix. Efu ọdọ 2023, ma fu dọ anẹka efu abo ku ma ch'ukọlọ ñwi MTV ''Shuga Naija'' Season 5. Efu ọdọ 2024, i dufu efu [[Farmer's Bride|''Farmer’s Bride'']] uña ẹnẹ ogbogaga efu abo ku ma ch'ukọlọ le manyu [[Tobi Bakre]], [[Femi Branch]], [[Mercy Aigbe]] kpai abo ki bọ.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Eti-Inyene|first=Brooks|date=2024-10-01|title=‘Farmer’s Bride' on ₦37 million, becomes second highest-grossing movie this weekend|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/farmers-bride-on-naira37-million-becomes-second-highest-grossing-movie-this-weekend/k7tv85g|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Ifimu ku ma tu == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Ref |- | rowspan="4" |2024 |''[[Farmer's Bride]]'' |Funmi |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shehu|first=Idris|date=2024-09-28|title=Lisabi, Farmer's Bride... 10 movies you should see this weekend|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/lisabi-farmers-bride-10-movies-you-should-see-this-weekend/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=TheCable Lifestyle|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Eti-Inyene|first=Brooks|date=2024-07-09|title=See the teaser for Filmone's 'Farmer’s Bride' with Tobi Bakre, Efe Irele, Gbubemi Ejeye|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/see-the-teaser-for-filmones-farmers-bride-with-tobi-bakre-efe-irele/yg7ff3k|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Queen Lateefah'' |Rhodes |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dan-Awoh|first=Deborah|date=2024-10-02|title=Nollywood: Queen Lateefah, Farmer’s Bride gross N95.3 million in opening weekend|url=https://nairametrics.com/2024/10/02/nollywood-queen-lateefah-farmers-bride-gross-n95-3-million-in-opening-weekend/?amp=1|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Nairametrics|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Criminal'' |Dr. Gbemi | |- |''All Fair's In Love'' |Dupe |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Deyemi Okanlawon’s cinema debut ‘All’s fair in love’ hit N27 million|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/deyemi-okanlawons-cinema-debut-alls-fair-in-love-hit-n27-million/amp/|work=The Nation Newspaper}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2023 |''The House of Secrets'' |Young Mrs. Lawal |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akinmolayan’s ‘House of Secrets’ Shows off Stellar Cast – THISDAYLIVE|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/05/20/akinmolayans-house-of-secrets-shows-off-stellar-cast/|access-date=2024-09-28|website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> |- |[[Shuga (TV series)|''Shuga'']] |Mohini | |- | rowspan="6" |2022 |[[Far From Home (TV series)|''Far From Home'']] |Adufe |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Udodiong|first=Inemesit|date=2022-12-25|title=Mike Afolarin, Gbubemi Ejeye & Bolanle Ninalowo talk Netflix’s ‘Far From Home’ [Pulse Interview]|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mike-afolarin-gbubemi-ejeye-and-bolanle-ninalowo-talk-netflixs-far-from-home-pulse/db1j9c3|access-date=2024-09-28|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Covenant'' |Talla | |- |''The Catalyst'' |Ann | |- |''[[The Set Up 2]]'' |Nkoyo |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gbubemi Ejeye {{!}} Actress, Production Manager, Additional Crew|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11319658/|access-date=2024-10-08|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''What Women Want'' |Benita | |- |[[Glamour Girls (2022 film)|''Glamour Girls'']] |Celeste |<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20604466/characters/nm11319658|title=Glamour Girls (2022) - IMDb|access-date=2024-09-28|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" |2021 |''False Doors'' |Anael | |- |''One Way'' |Ronke | |- |''The Matron'' |Dr Winnie | |- |''[[One Lagos Night]]'' |Ada |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Netflix acquires Mekwunye’s film "One Lagos Night"|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/05/12/netflix-acquires-mekwunyes-film-one-lagos-night/?amp=1|work=PMNews}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2020 |[[Citation (film)|''Citation'']] |Rachel | |- |''Uneven'' |Kiki | |- |''Daughters'' |Idara | |- |2020 |''[[Who's the Boss (2020 film)|Who's the Boss]]'' |Pretty Woman 1 | |- |2020 |''Jumbled'' |Esther | |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |''AMCOP: Cladestine'' |Dubra | |- |''Rickety'' |Ivy | |- |2019 |''Adaife'' | | |} == References == {{Reflist}} 6guhj2meb6eq3h7r134giafz6qj8gcw 0 1735 37566 2025-06-04T20:28:15Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Infobox person|name=Oghenekaro Itene|image=Oghenekaro Itene.jpg|caption=|birth_date=October 24th|birth_place=Nigeria|occupation=Actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur|years_active=|alma_mater=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]|known_for=''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''|children=|website={{url|https://oghenekaroitene.com/}}}}'''Oghenekaro Lydia Itene''' is a Nigerian-born American actress, businesswoman and humanita..." 37566 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Infobox person|name=Oghenekaro Itene|image=Oghenekaro Itene.jpg|caption=|birth_date=October 24th|birth_place=Nigeria|occupation=Actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur|years_active=|alma_mater=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]|known_for=''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''|children=|website={{url|https://oghenekaroitene.com/}}}}'''Oghenekaro Lydia Itene''' is a Nigerian-born American actress, businesswoman and humanitarian. She founded The Agnes Fikieme Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the standard of living in the community and increase its efficiency through advocacy, mentoring and creating access to basic necessities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/oghenekaro-itene-spreads-her-tentacles-in-us/|title=Oghenekaro Itene spreads her tentacles in US|date=5 August 2021|publisher=|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/notable-actress-oghenekaro-itene-berths-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation//|title=Notable Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Berths ‘The Agnes Fikieme Foundation’|date=31 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Delves into Charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene delves into charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref> == Early life == Oghenekaro Itene hails from [[Isoko region|Isoko]], [[Delta State|Delta state]] and was born and raised in [[Benin City]], a town in [[Edo State]], Southern Nigeria. She is a graduate of the [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. The youngest of six children, she quickly learned to express herself through performance. Her first encounter with acting was at age eight when she joined the drama club in her primary school.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8213179/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio|title=Oghenekaro Itene|website=IMDb|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> == Career == Itene's acting debut came in 2013 in ''Shattered Mirror'', a feature film directed by [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen|Lancelot Imasuen Oduwa]], portraying Reverend Sister. Onyinye announced Itene as one to watch out for. She appeared as Simi in ''Lincoln's Clan'' drama series produced by Total Recall/ content Africa, A pan Africa Project. Her original plan was to work on one or two film projects and concentrate on her company Kadia Makeovers as a makeup artist. She stayed away from acting for a little under one year, returning in 2015, when she landed a role in Mnet Africa series ''Tinsel'', as the wedding planner. She appeared as Sonia in the feature film ''Glass House'' by Africa Magic Original Films/Mnet Production released in 2016, followed by the feature film, ''The Prodigal'' in which she played Tessy. In 2016, Itene landed a role in her first big-screen movie ''Esohe'' directed by [[Charles Uwagbai]] in the role Itohan. Itene completed a US tour where the movie ''Esohe'' premiered. ''Esohe'' was selected to screen in [[Nollywood]] Travel festival in Toronto and was released in cinemas later that year in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-04|title=Bini epic movie ‘Esohe’ premieres in Houston, USA|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/bini-epic-movie-esohe-premieres-houston-usa/|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/esohe-desmond-elliot-toyin-aimakhu-chris-attoh-bimbo-manuel-star-in-epic-movie/he4pvxh|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Selected filmography == === Selected films === * ''Shattered Mirror'' (2014)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/31/oghenekaro-itene-a-new-flame-in-nollywood/|title=Oghenekaro Itene A New Flame in Nollywood|date=31 July 2016|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> as Sister Onyinye * ''Jackie Goes to School (2014) as Maid'' * ''Born Again Sisters'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.starnow.com/oghenekaroitene/|title=Oghenekaro Itene is an Actor based in Nigeria. - StarNow|website=www.starnow.com|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Prodigal'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''Glass House'' (2015) * ''ATM (2016) as Ogene'' * ''[[Esohe]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshandle.com/oghenekaro-itene-soaring-higher-vanguard-news/|title=Oghenekaro Itene soaring higher - Vanguard News - Fastest News Delivery Handle|first=Ent|last=Rep|date=3 October 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/esohe-movie-premieres-houston-texas/|title=Esohe movie premieres in Houston, Texas|date=11 June 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> (2017) as Itohan * ''Away From Home'' (2016)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''The Quest'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''[[Chase (2019 film)]]''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/nigerias-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in-hollywoods-thriller-chase/|title=Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Itene stars in Hollywood’s thriller, Chase|website=guardian.ng|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frightnerd.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-michael-matteo-rossi-discusses-new-crime-horror-film-chase/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Michael Matteo Rossi Discusses New Crime/Horror Film ‘Chase’|website=frightnerd.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> (2019) as Jayla === Television === * ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]] (2008) Wedding Planner'' * ''Lincoln Clan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.juliablaise.com/2014/03/actress-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in.html?m=1|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene Stars in ‘Lincoln’s Clan’, Lights Up Movie Scene in South Africa|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Sanctuary''<ref name=":0" /> - as Adaora == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian entrepreneurs]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|8213179}} * [https://www.instagram.com/oghenekaroitene/?hl=en Official Instagram] {{Authority control}} gd8pvegi7xefukpe15zwy0kd5yjak4y 37567 37566 2025-06-04T21:04:35Z Splendourbeauty 119 37567 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Infobox person|name=Oghenekaro Itene|image=Oghenekaro Itene.jpg|caption=|birth_date=October 24th|birth_place=Nigeria|occupation=Actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur|years_active=|alma_mater=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]|known_for=''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''|children=|website={{url|https://oghenekaroitene.com/}}}}'''Oghenekaro Lydia Itene''' is a Nigerian-born American actress, businesswoman and humanitarian. She founded The Agnes Fikieme Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the standard of living in the community and increase its efficiency through advocacy, mentoring and creating access to basic necessities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/oghenekaro-itene-spreads-her-tentacles-in-us/|title=Oghenekaro Itene spreads her tentacles in US|date=5 August 2021|publisher=|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/notable-actress-oghenekaro-itene-berths-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation//|title=Notable Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Berths ‘The Agnes Fikieme Foundation’|date=31 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Delves into Charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene delves into charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref> == Early life == Oghenekaro Itene kw'anẹ [[Isoko region|Isoko]], [[Delta State|Delta state]] mañyi ma bi ma la nẹ gba efu [[Benin City]], ewo ki dẹ efu [[Edo State]], Southern Nigeria. I che kpa kwi [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Oñwu chimọtọ efu amọma m'ẹfa, i chanẹ ak'ọla lefu uche ki ache. Ẹgba ejodudu ki ch'uche chẹgba ki ch'ọma ọdọ mebie ki tefu ujọ abo dirama efu unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8213179/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio|title=Oghenekaro Itene|website=IMDb|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> == Career == Itene's acting debut came in 2013 in ''Shattered Mirror'', a feature film directed by [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen|Lancelot Imasuen Oduwa]], portraying Reverend Sister. Onyinye announced Itene as one to watch out for. She appeared as Simi in ''Lincoln's Clan'' drama series produced by Total Recall/ content Africa, A pan Africa Project. Her original plan was to work on one or two film projects and concentrate on her company Kadia Makeovers as a makeup artist. She stayed away from acting for a little under one year, returning in 2015, when she landed a role in Mnet Africa series ''Tinsel'', as the wedding planner. She appeared as Sonia in the feature film ''Glass House'' by Africa Magic Original Films/Mnet Production released in 2016, followed by the feature film, ''The Prodigal'' in which she played Tessy. In 2016, Itene landed a role in her first big-screen movie ''Esohe'' directed by [[Charles Uwagbai]] in the role Itohan. Itene completed a US tour where the movie ''Esohe'' premiered. ''Esohe'' was selected to screen in [[Nollywood]] Travel festival in Toronto and was released in cinemas later that year in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-04|title=Bini epic movie ‘Esohe’ premieres in Houston, USA|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/bini-epic-movie-esohe-premieres-houston-usa/|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/esohe-desmond-elliot-toyin-aimakhu-chris-attoh-bimbo-manuel-star-in-epic-movie/he4pvxh|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Selected filmography == === Selected films === * ''Shattered Mirror'' (2014)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/31/oghenekaro-itene-a-new-flame-in-nollywood/|title=Oghenekaro Itene A New Flame in Nollywood|date=31 July 2016|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> as Sister Onyinye * ''Jackie Goes to School (2014) as Maid'' * ''Born Again Sisters'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.starnow.com/oghenekaroitene/|title=Oghenekaro Itene is an Actor based in Nigeria. - StarNow|website=www.starnow.com|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Prodigal'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''Glass House'' (2015) * ''ATM (2016) as Ogene'' * ''[[Esohe]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshandle.com/oghenekaro-itene-soaring-higher-vanguard-news/|title=Oghenekaro Itene soaring higher - Vanguard News - Fastest News Delivery Handle|first=Ent|last=Rep|date=3 October 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/esohe-movie-premieres-houston-texas/|title=Esohe movie premieres in Houston, Texas|date=11 June 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> (2017) as Itohan * ''Away From Home'' (2016)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''The Quest'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''[[Chase (2019 film)]]''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/nigerias-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in-hollywoods-thriller-chase/|title=Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Itene stars in Hollywood’s thriller, Chase|website=guardian.ng|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frightnerd.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-michael-matteo-rossi-discusses-new-crime-horror-film-chase/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Michael Matteo Rossi Discusses New Crime/Horror Film ‘Chase’|website=frightnerd.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> (2019) as Jayla === Television === * ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]] (2008) Wedding Planner'' * ''Lincoln Clan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.juliablaise.com/2014/03/actress-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in.html?m=1|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene Stars in ‘Lincoln’s Clan’, Lights Up Movie Scene in South Africa|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Sanctuary''<ref name=":0" /> - as Adaora == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian entrepreneurs]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|8213179}} * [https://www.instagram.com/oghenekaroitene/?hl=en Official Instagram] {{Authority control}} cbhgkgldm92xdspfwbbknbxsd5ap9dn 37568 37567 2025-06-04T21:05:12Z Splendourbeauty 119 37568 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Infobox person|name=Oghenekaro Itene|image=Oghenekaro Itene.jpg|caption=|birth_date=October 24th|birth_place=Nigeria|occupation=Actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur|years_active=|alma_mater=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]|known_for=''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''|children=|website={{url|https://oghenekaroitene.com/}}}}'''Oghenekaro Lydia Itene''' is a Nigerian-born American actress, businesswoman and humanitarian. She founded The Agnes Fikieme Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the standard of living in the community and increase its efficiency through advocacy, mentoring and creating access to basic necessities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/oghenekaro-itene-spreads-her-tentacles-in-us/|title=Oghenekaro Itene spreads her tentacles in US|date=5 August 2021|publisher=|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/notable-actress-oghenekaro-itene-berths-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation//|title=Notable Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Berths ‘The Agnes Fikieme Foundation’|date=31 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Delves into Charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene delves into charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi ñwu == Oghenekaro Itene kw'anẹ [[Isoko region|Isoko]], [[Delta State|Delta state]] mañyi ma bi ma la nẹ gba efu [[Benin City]], ewo ki dẹ efu [[Edo State]], Southern Nigeria. I che kpa kwi [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Oñwu chimọtọ efu amọma m'ẹfa, i chanẹ ak'ọla lefu uche ki ache. Ẹgba ejodudu ki ch'uche chẹgba ki ch'ọma ọdọ mebie ki tefu ujọ abo dirama efu unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8213179/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio|title=Oghenekaro Itene|website=IMDb|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> == Career == Itene's acting debut came in 2013 in ''Shattered Mirror'', a feature film directed by [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen|Lancelot Imasuen Oduwa]], portraying Reverend Sister. Onyinye announced Itene as one to watch out for. She appeared as Simi in ''Lincoln's Clan'' drama series produced by Total Recall/ content Africa, A pan Africa Project. Her original plan was to work on one or two film projects and concentrate on her company Kadia Makeovers as a makeup artist. She stayed away from acting for a little under one year, returning in 2015, when she landed a role in Mnet Africa series ''Tinsel'', as the wedding planner. She appeared as Sonia in the feature film ''Glass House'' by Africa Magic Original Films/Mnet Production released in 2016, followed by the feature film, ''The Prodigal'' in which she played Tessy. In 2016, Itene landed a role in her first big-screen movie ''Esohe'' directed by [[Charles Uwagbai]] in the role Itohan. Itene completed a US tour where the movie ''Esohe'' premiered. ''Esohe'' was selected to screen in [[Nollywood]] Travel festival in Toronto and was released in cinemas later that year in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-04|title=Bini epic movie ‘Esohe’ premieres in Houston, USA|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/bini-epic-movie-esohe-premieres-houston-usa/|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/esohe-desmond-elliot-toyin-aimakhu-chris-attoh-bimbo-manuel-star-in-epic-movie/he4pvxh|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Selected filmography == === Selected films === * ''Shattered Mirror'' (2014)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/31/oghenekaro-itene-a-new-flame-in-nollywood/|title=Oghenekaro Itene A New Flame in Nollywood|date=31 July 2016|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> as Sister Onyinye * ''Jackie Goes to School (2014) as Maid'' * ''Born Again Sisters'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.starnow.com/oghenekaroitene/|title=Oghenekaro Itene is an Actor based in Nigeria. - StarNow|website=www.starnow.com|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Prodigal'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''Glass House'' (2015) * ''ATM (2016) as Ogene'' * ''[[Esohe]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshandle.com/oghenekaro-itene-soaring-higher-vanguard-news/|title=Oghenekaro Itene soaring higher - Vanguard News - Fastest News Delivery Handle|first=Ent|last=Rep|date=3 October 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/esohe-movie-premieres-houston-texas/|title=Esohe movie premieres in Houston, Texas|date=11 June 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> (2017) as Itohan * ''Away From Home'' (2016)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''The Quest'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''[[Chase (2019 film)]]''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/nigerias-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in-hollywoods-thriller-chase/|title=Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Itene stars in Hollywood’s thriller, Chase|website=guardian.ng|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frightnerd.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-michael-matteo-rossi-discusses-new-crime-horror-film-chase/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Michael Matteo Rossi Discusses New Crime/Horror Film ‘Chase’|website=frightnerd.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> (2019) as Jayla === Television === * ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]] (2008) Wedding Planner'' * ''Lincoln Clan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.juliablaise.com/2014/03/actress-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in.html?m=1|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene Stars in ‘Lincoln’s Clan’, Lights Up Movie Scene in South Africa|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Sanctuary''<ref name=":0" /> - as Adaora == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian entrepreneurs]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|8213179}} * [https://www.instagram.com/oghenekaroitene/?hl=en Official Instagram] {{Authority control}} mq3rojos5gitnoc9rtajnvk9beaxifh 37569 37568 2025-06-04T21:06:03Z Splendourbeauty 119 37569 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Infobox person|name=Oghenekaro Itene|image=Oghenekaro Itene.jpg|caption=|birth_date=October 24th|birth_place=Nigeria|occupation=Actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur|years_active=|alma_mater=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]|known_for=''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''|children=|website={{url|https://oghenekaroitene.com/}}}}'''Oghenekaro Lydia Itene''' is a Nigerian-born American actress, businesswoman and humanitarian. She founded The Agnes Fikieme Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the standard of living in the community and increase its efficiency through advocacy, mentoring and creating access to basic necessities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/oghenekaro-itene-spreads-her-tentacles-in-us/|title=Oghenekaro Itene spreads her tentacles in US|date=5 August 2021|publisher=|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/notable-actress-oghenekaro-itene-berths-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation//|title=Notable Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Berths ‘The Agnes Fikieme Foundation’|date=31 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Delves into Charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene delves into charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi ñwu == Oghenekaro Itene kw'anẹ [[Isoko region|Isoko]], [[Delta State|Delta state]] mañyi ma bi ma la nẹ gba efu [[Benin City]], ewo ki dẹ efu [[Edo State]], Southern Nigeria. I che kpa kwi [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Oñwu chimọtọ efu amọma m'ẹfa, i chanẹ ak'ọla lefu uche ki ache. Ẹgba ejodudu ki ch'uche chẹgba ki ch'ọma ọdọ mebie ki tefu ujọ abo dirama efu unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa. <ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8213179/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio|title=Oghenekaro Itene|website=IMDb|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> UkọlọItene's acting debut came in 2013 in ''Shattered Mirror'', a feature film directed by [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen|Lancelot Imasuen Oduwa]], portraying Reverend Sister. Onyinye announced Itene as one to watch out for. She appeared as Simi in ''Lincoln's Clan'' drama series produced by Total Recall/ content Africa, A pan Africa Project. Her original plan was to work on one or two film projects and concentrate on her company Kadia Makeovers as a makeup artist. She stayed away from acting for a little under one year, returning in 2015, when she landed a role in Mnet Africa series ''Tinsel'', as the wedding planner. She appeared as Sonia in the feature film ''Glass House'' by Africa Magic Original Films/Mnet Production released in 2016, followed by the feature film, ''The Prodigal'' in which she played Tessy. In 2016, Itene landed a role in her first big-screen movie ''Esohe'' directed by [[Charles Uwagbai]] in the role Itohan. Itene completed a US tour where the movie ''Esohe'' premiered. ''Esohe'' was selected to screen in [[Nollywood]] Travel festival in Toronto and was released in cinemas later that year in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-04|title=Bini epic movie ‘Esohe’ premieres in Houston, USA|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/bini-epic-movie-esohe-premieres-houston-usa/|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/esohe-desmond-elliot-toyin-aimakhu-chris-attoh-bimbo-manuel-star-in-epic-movie/he4pvxh|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Selected filmography == === Selected films === * ''Shattered Mirror'' (2014)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/31/oghenekaro-itene-a-new-flame-in-nollywood/|title=Oghenekaro Itene A New Flame in Nollywood|date=31 July 2016|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> as Sister Onyinye * ''Jackie Goes to School (2014) as Maid'' * ''Born Again Sisters'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.starnow.com/oghenekaroitene/|title=Oghenekaro Itene is an Actor based in Nigeria. - StarNow|website=www.starnow.com|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Prodigal'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''Glass House'' (2015) * ''ATM (2016) as Ogene'' * ''[[Esohe]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshandle.com/oghenekaro-itene-soaring-higher-vanguard-news/|title=Oghenekaro Itene soaring higher - Vanguard News - Fastest News Delivery Handle|first=Ent|last=Rep|date=3 October 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/esohe-movie-premieres-houston-texas/|title=Esohe movie premieres in Houston, Texas|date=11 June 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> (2017) as Itohan * ''Away From Home'' (2016)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''The Quest'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''[[Chase (2019 film)]]''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/nigerias-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in-hollywoods-thriller-chase/|title=Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Itene stars in Hollywood’s thriller, Chase|website=guardian.ng|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frightnerd.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-michael-matteo-rossi-discusses-new-crime-horror-film-chase/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Michael Matteo Rossi Discusses New Crime/Horror Film ‘Chase’|website=frightnerd.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> (2019) as Jayla === Television === * ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]] (2008) Wedding Planner'' * ''Lincoln Clan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.juliablaise.com/2014/03/actress-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in.html?m=1|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene Stars in ‘Lincoln’s Clan’, Lights Up Movie Scene in South Africa|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Sanctuary''<ref name=":0" /> - as Adaora == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian entrepreneurs]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|8213179}} * [https://www.instagram.com/oghenekaroitene/?hl=en Official Instagram] {{Authority control}} lulrriqysrlcmbut9yw6ek6b8xpqx2d 37570 37569 2025-06-04T21:12:28Z Splendourbeauty 119 37570 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Infobox person|name=Oghenekaro Itene|image=Oghenekaro Itene.jpg|caption=|birth_date=October 24th|birth_place=Nigeria|occupation=Actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur|years_active=|alma_mater=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]|known_for=''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''|children=|website={{url|https://oghenekaroitene.com/}}}}'''Oghenekaro Lydia Itene''' is a Nigerian-born American actress, businesswoman and humanitarian. She founded The Agnes Fikieme Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the standard of living in the community and increase its efficiency through advocacy, mentoring and creating access to basic necessities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/oghenekaro-itene-spreads-her-tentacles-in-us/|title=Oghenekaro Itene spreads her tentacles in US|date=5 August 2021|publisher=|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/notable-actress-oghenekaro-itene-berths-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation//|title=Notable Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Berths ‘The Agnes Fikieme Foundation’|date=31 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Delves into Charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene delves into charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi ñwu == Oghenekaro Itene kw'anẹ [[Isoko region|Isoko]], [[Delta State|Delta state]] mañyi ma bi ma la nẹ gba efu [[Benin City]], ewo ki dẹ efu [[Edo State]], Southern Nigeria. I che kpa kwi [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Oñwu chimọtọ efu amọma m'ẹfa, i chanẹ ak'ọla lefu uche ki ache. Ẹgba ejodudu ki ch'uche chẹgba ki ch'ọma ọdọ mebie ki tefu ujọ abo dirama efu unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa. <ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8213179/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio|title=Oghenekaro Itene|website=IMDb|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> ==UKỌLỌ== Itene's acting debut came in 2013 in ''Shattered Mirror'', a feature film directed by [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen|Lancelot Imasuen Oduwa]], portraying Reverend Sister. Onyinye announced Itene as one to watch out for. She appeared as Simi in ''Lincoln's Clan'' drama series produced by Total Recall/ content Africa, A pan Africa Project. Her original plan was to work on one or two film projects and concentrate on her company Kadia Makeovers as a makeup artist. She stayed away from acting for a little under one year, returning in 2015, when she landed a role in Mnet Africa series ''Tinsel'', as the wedding planner. She appeared as Sonia in the feature film ''Glass House'' by Africa Magic Original Films/Mnet Production released in 2016, followed by the feature film, ''The Prodigal'' in which she played Tessy. In 2016, Itene landed a role in her first big-screen movie ''Esohe'' directed by [[Charles Uwagbai]] in the role Itohan. Itene completed a US tour where the movie ''Esohe'' premiered. ''Esohe'' was selected to screen in [[Nollywood]] Travel festival in Toronto and was released in cinemas later that year in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-04|title=Bini epic movie ‘Esohe’ premieres in Houston, USA|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/bini-epic-movie-esohe-premieres-houston-usa/|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/esohe-desmond-elliot-toyin-aimakhu-chris-attoh-bimbo-manuel-star-in-epic-movie/he4pvxh|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Selected filmography == === Selected films === * ''Shattered Mirror'' (2014)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/31/oghenekaro-itene-a-new-flame-in-nollywood/|title=Oghenekaro Itene A New Flame in Nollywood|date=31 July 2016|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> as Sister Onyinye * ''Jackie Goes to School (2014) as Maid'' * ''Born Again Sisters'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.starnow.com/oghenekaroitene/|title=Oghenekaro Itene is an Actor based in Nigeria. - StarNow|website=www.starnow.com|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Prodigal'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''Glass House'' (2015) * ''ATM (2016) as Ogene'' * ''[[Esohe]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshandle.com/oghenekaro-itene-soaring-higher-vanguard-news/|title=Oghenekaro Itene soaring higher - Vanguard News - Fastest News Delivery Handle|first=Ent|last=Rep|date=3 October 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/esohe-movie-premieres-houston-texas/|title=Esohe movie premieres in Houston, Texas|date=11 June 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> (2017) as Itohan * ''Away From Home'' (2016)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''The Quest'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''[[Chase (2019 film)]]''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/nigerias-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in-hollywoods-thriller-chase/|title=Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Itene stars in Hollywood’s thriller, Chase|website=guardian.ng|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frightnerd.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-michael-matteo-rossi-discusses-new-crime-horror-film-chase/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Michael Matteo Rossi Discusses New Crime/Horror Film ‘Chase’|website=frightnerd.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> (2019) as Jayla === Television === * ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]] (2008) Wedding Planner'' * ''Lincoln Clan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.juliablaise.com/2014/03/actress-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in.html?m=1|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene Stars in ‘Lincoln’s Clan’, Lights Up Movie Scene in South Africa|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Sanctuary''<ref name=":0" /> - as Adaora == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian entrepreneurs]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|8213179}} * [https://www.instagram.com/oghenekaroitene/?hl=en Official Instagram] {{Authority control}} ily8aciylmdmdqbvxl0yv7fs4tdzxpo 37571 37570 2025-06-04T21:30:47Z Splendourbeauty 119 37571 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Infobox person|name=Oghenekaro Itene|image=Oghenekaro Itene.jpg|caption=|birth_date=October 24th|birth_place=Nigeria|occupation=Actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur|years_active=|alma_mater=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]|known_for=''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''|children=|website={{url|https://oghenekaroitene.com/}}}}'''Oghenekaro Lydia Itene''' is a Nigerian-born American actress, businesswoman and humanitarian. She founded The Agnes Fikieme Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the standard of living in the community and increase its efficiency through advocacy, mentoring and creating access to basic necessities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/oghenekaro-itene-spreads-her-tentacles-in-us/|title=Oghenekaro Itene spreads her tentacles in US|date=5 August 2021|publisher=|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/notable-actress-oghenekaro-itene-berths-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation//|title=Notable Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Berths ‘The Agnes Fikieme Foundation’|date=31 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Delves into Charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene delves into charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi ñwu == Oghenekaro Itene kw'anẹ [[Isoko region|Isoko]], [[Delta State|Delta state]] mañyi ma bi ma la nẹ gba efu [[Benin City]], ewo ki dẹ efu [[Edo State]], Southern Nigeria. I che kpa kwi [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Oñwu chimọtọ efu amọma m'ẹfa, i chanẹ ak'ọla lefu uche ki ache. Ẹgba ejodudu ki ch'uche chẹgba ki ch'ọma ọdọ mebie ki tefu ujọ abo dirama efu unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa. <ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8213179/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio|title=Oghenekaro Itene|website=IMDb|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> ==UKỌLỌ== Ukọlọ Itene chanẹ efu ọdọ 2013 efu ''Shattered Mirror'', ki dufu efu ñwu ẹnẹ ki ña ma ọna chi [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen|Lancelot Imasuen Oduwa]], ugbo ki che uña Reverend Sister. Onyinye du Itene kpogo uña ki chukpẹ kẹ ñ'eju ñwu. I dufu uña Simi efu ''Lincoln's Clan'' drama series ki Total Recall/ content Africa che dufu , ukọlọ pan Africa dẹ. Ibe ñwu ejodudu che ki ch'ukọlọ efu ifimu ka abeki eju taki kpeju ru uñyi ukọlọ ñwu Kadia Makeovers uña makeup artist. I ñọ che ifimu efu iko gwẹ ki che ọdọ ka-n, alu ki dabi wa efu ọdọ 2015, i n'uña ka efu Mnet Africa series ''Tinsel'', uña amọla icholo ọkọ kpai ọya. I dufu yi uña Sonia efu ''Glass House'' ki Africa Magic Original Films/Mnet Production du dufu efu ọdọ 2016, anubi lẹ gẹ i dufu efu ''The Prodigal ugbo ki che uña'' Tessy. Efu ọdọ 2016, Itene wa che movie oji ẹñwu igo lile ñwu ''Esohe'' ẹnẹ ki ña ma ọna chi [[Charles Uwagbai]] uña Itohan. Itene lulẹ ọjanẹ US ñwu ukpo ku ma du movi ''Esohe'' lẹ ña kpa. Ma fu ''Esohe'' tu ki dufu efu [[Nollywood]] Travel festival yi Toronto ma la mu du dufu efu cinema anubi ọdọ lẹ ojanẹ United States, United Kingdom, Europe, kpai Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-04|title=Bini epic movie ‘Esohe’ premieres in Houston, USA|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/bini-epic-movie-esohe-premieres-houston-usa/|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/esohe-desmond-elliot-toyin-aimakhu-chris-attoh-bimbo-manuel-star-in-epic-movie/he4pvxh|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Selected filmography == === Selected films === * ''Shattered Mirror'' (2014)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/31/oghenekaro-itene-a-new-flame-in-nollywood/|title=Oghenekaro Itene A New Flame in Nollywood|date=31 July 2016|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> as Sister Onyinye * ''Jackie Goes to School (2014) as Maid'' * ''Born Again Sisters'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.starnow.com/oghenekaroitene/|title=Oghenekaro Itene is an Actor based in Nigeria. - StarNow|website=www.starnow.com|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Prodigal'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''Glass House'' (2015) * ''ATM (2016) as Ogene'' * ''[[Esohe]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshandle.com/oghenekaro-itene-soaring-higher-vanguard-news/|title=Oghenekaro Itene soaring higher - Vanguard News - Fastest News Delivery Handle|first=Ent|last=Rep|date=3 October 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/esohe-movie-premieres-houston-texas/|title=Esohe movie premieres in Houston, Texas|date=11 June 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> (2017) as Itohan * ''Away From Home'' (2016)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''The Quest'' (2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''[[Chase (2019 film)]]''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/nigerias-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in-hollywoods-thriller-chase/|title=Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Itene stars in Hollywood’s thriller, Chase|website=guardian.ng|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frightnerd.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-michael-matteo-rossi-discusses-new-crime-horror-film-chase/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Michael Matteo Rossi Discusses New Crime/Horror Film ‘Chase’|website=frightnerd.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> (2019) as Jayla === Television === * ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]] (2008) Wedding Planner'' * ''Lincoln Clan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.juliablaise.com/2014/03/actress-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in.html?m=1|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene Stars in ‘Lincoln’s Clan’, Lights Up Movie Scene in South Africa|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Sanctuary''<ref name=":0" /> - as Adaora == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian entrepreneurs]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|8213179}} * [https://www.instagram.com/oghenekaroitene/?hl=en Official Instagram] {{Authority control}} ogtai1aa75ujcefy6r7et5f9iqfr7lg 37572 37571 2025-06-04T21:34:47Z Splendourbeauty 119 37572 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Infobox person|name=Oghenekaro Itene|image=Oghenekaro Itene.jpg|caption=|birth_date=October 24th|birth_place=Nigeria|occupation=Actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur|years_active=|alma_mater=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]|known_for=''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''|children=|website={{url|https://oghenekaroitene.com/}}}}'''Oghenekaro Lydia Itene''' is a Nigerian-born American actress, businesswoman and humanitarian. She founded The Agnes Fikieme Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the standard of living in the community and increase its efficiency through advocacy, mentoring and creating access to basic necessities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/oghenekaro-itene-spreads-her-tentacles-in-us/|title=Oghenekaro Itene spreads her tentacles in US|date=5 August 2021|publisher=|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/notable-actress-oghenekaro-itene-berths-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation//|title=Notable Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Berths ‘The Agnes Fikieme Foundation’|date=31 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Delves into Charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene delves into charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi ñwu == Oghenekaro Itene kw'anẹ [[Isoko region|Isoko]], [[Delta State|Delta state]] mañyi ma bi ma la nẹ gba efu [[Benin City]], ewo ki dẹ efu [[Edo State]], Southern Nigeria. I che kpa kwi [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Oñwu chimọtọ efu amọma m'ẹfa, i chanẹ ak'ọla lefu uche ki ache. Ẹgba ejodudu ki ch'uche chẹgba ki ch'ọma ọdọ mebie ki tefu ujọ abo dirama efu unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa. <ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8213179/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio|title=Oghenekaro Itene|website=IMDb|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> ==UKỌLỌ== Ukọlọ Itene chanẹ efu ọdọ 2013 efu ''Shattered Mirror'', ki dufu efu ñwu ẹnẹ ki ña ma ọna chi [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen|Lancelot Imasuen Oduwa]], ugbo ki che uña Reverend Sister. Onyinye du Itene kpogo uña ki chukpẹ kẹ ñ'eju ñwu. I dufu uña Simi efu ''Lincoln's Clan'' drama series ki Total Recall/ content Africa che dufu , ukọlọ pan Africa dẹ. Ibe ñwu ejodudu che ki ch'ukọlọ efu ifimu ka abeki eju taki kpeju ru uñyi ukọlọ ñwu Kadia Makeovers uña makeup artist. I ñọ che ifimu efu iko gwẹ ki che ọdọ ka-n, alu ki dabi wa efu ọdọ 2015, i n'uña ka efu Mnet Africa series ''Tinsel'', uña amọla icholo ọkọ kpai ọya. I dufu yi uña Sonia efu ''Glass House'' ki Africa Magic Original Films/Mnet Production du dufu efu ọdọ 2016, anubi lẹ gẹ i dufu efu ''The Prodigal ugbo ki che uña'' Tessy. Efu ọdọ 2016, Itene wa che movie oji ẹñwu igo lile ñwu ''Esohe'' ẹnẹ ki ña ma ọna chi [[Charles Uwagbai]] uña Itohan. Itene lulẹ ọjanẹ US ñwu ukpo ku ma du movi ''Esohe'' lẹ ña kpa. Ma fu ''Esohe'' tu ki dufu efu [[Nollywood]] Travel festival yi Toronto ma la mu du dufu efu cinema anubi ọdọ lẹ ojanẹ United States, United Kingdom, Europe, kpai Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-04|title=Bini epic movie ‘Esohe’ premieres in Houston, USA|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/bini-epic-movie-esohe-premieres-houston-usa/|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/esohe-desmond-elliot-toyin-aimakhu-chris-attoh-bimbo-manuel-star-in-epic-movie/he4pvxh|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Ami ifimu ku ma tu dufu == * ''Shattered Mirror'' (ọdọ 2014)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/31/oghenekaro-itene-a-new-flame-in-nollywood/|title=Oghenekaro Itene A New Flame in Nollywood|date=31 July 2016|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> uña Sister Onyinye * ''Jackie Goes to School (ọdọ 2014) uña adu'' * ''Born Again Sisters'' (ọdọ 2015)<ref name="starnow.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.starnow.com/oghenekaroitene/|title=Oghenekaro Itene is an Actor based in Nigeria. - StarNow|website=www.starnow.com|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Prodigal'' (ọdọ 2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''Glass House'' (ọdọ 2015) * ''ATM (ọdọ 2016) uña Ogene'' * ''[[Esohe]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshandle.com/oghenekaro-itene-soaring-higher-vanguard-news/|title=Oghenekaro Itene soaring higher - Vanguard News - Fastest News Delivery Handle|first=Ent|last=Rep|date=3 October 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/esohe-movie-premieres-houston-texas/|title=Esohe movie premieres in Houston, Texas|date=11 June 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> (ọdọ 2017) uña Itohan * ''Away From Home'' (ọdọ 2016)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''The Quest'' (ọdọ 2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''[[Chase (2019 film)]]''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/nigerias-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in-hollywoods-thriller-chase/|title=Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Itene stars in Hollywood’s thriller, Chase|website=guardian.ng|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frightnerd.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-michael-matteo-rossi-discusses-new-crime-horror-film-chase/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Michael Matteo Rossi Discusses New Crime/Horror Film ‘Chase’|website=frightnerd.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> (ọdọ 2019) uñaJayla === Tẹlẹvichọn === * ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]] (ọdọ 2008) Wedding Planner'' * ''Lincoln Clan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.juliablaise.com/2014/03/actress-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in.html?m=1|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene Stars in ‘Lincoln’s Clan’, Lights Up Movie Scene in South Africa|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Sanctuary''<ref name=":0" /> - uña Adaora == Go gẹ == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian entrepreneurs]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|8213179}} * [https://www.instagram.com/oghenekaroitene/?hl=en Official Instagram] {{Authority control}} 7wzw39y49sawnxvrgdhh8h4eqj7ojid 37573 37572 2025-06-04T21:39:47Z Splendourbeauty 119 37573 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian actress}}{{Infobox person|name=Oghenekaro Itene|image=Oghenekaro Itene.jpg|caption=|birth_date=October 24th|birth_place=Nigeria|occupation=Actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur|years_active=|alma_mater=[[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]|known_for=''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''|children=|website={{url|https://oghenekaroitene.com/}}}}'''Oghenekaro Lydia Itene''' che American actress ku ma bi ojanẹ Nijiria, añyaja kpai achele ñwu amonẹ. Oñwu du Agnes Fikieme Foundation nyanẹ, ẹñwu ki che todu ki jẹ ñwu ọlayi abo ẹwe ñwu ki nyọ ku ma la neke nẹ amẹñwu ekwu ogbogaga.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/oghenekaro-itene-spreads-her-tentacles-in-us/|title=Oghenekaro Itene spreads her tentacles in US|date=5 August 2021|publisher=|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/notable-actress-oghenekaro-itene-berths-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation//|title=Notable Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Berths ‘The Agnes Fikieme Foundation’|date=31 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress, Oghenekaro Itene Delves into Charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/07/30/actress-oghenekaro-itene-delves-into-charity-with-the-agnes-fikieme-foundation/|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene delves into charity with The Agnes Fikieme Foundation|date=30 July 2021|publisher=|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ ọlayi ñwu == Oghenekaro Itene kw'anẹ [[Isoko region|Isoko]], [[Delta State|Delta state]] mañyi ma bi ma la nẹ gba efu [[Benin City]], ewo ki dẹ efu [[Edo State]], Southern Nigeria. I che kpa kwi [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]. Oñwu chimọtọ efu amọma m'ẹfa, i chanẹ ak'ọla lefu uche ki ache. Ẹgba ejodudu ki ch'uche chẹgba ki ch'ọma ọdọ mebie ki tefu ujọ abo dirama efu unyi ukọchẹ ẹdọ mẹfa. <ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8213179/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio|title=Oghenekaro Itene|website=IMDb|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> ==UKỌLỌ== Ukọlọ Itene chanẹ efu ọdọ 2013 efu ''Shattered Mirror'', ki dufu efu ñwu ẹnẹ ki ña ma ọna chi [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen|Lancelot Imasuen Oduwa]], ugbo ki che uña Reverend Sister. Onyinye du Itene kpogo uña ki chukpẹ kẹ ñ'eju ñwu. I dufu uña Simi efu ''Lincoln's Clan'' drama series ki Total Recall/ content Africa che dufu , ukọlọ pan Africa dẹ. Ibe ñwu ejodudu che ki ch'ukọlọ efu ifimu ka abeki eju taki kpeju ru uñyi ukọlọ ñwu Kadia Makeovers uña makeup artist. I ñọ che ifimu efu iko gwẹ ki che ọdọ ka-n, alu ki dabi wa efu ọdọ 2015, i n'uña ka efu Mnet Africa series ''Tinsel'', uña amọla icholo ọkọ kpai ọya. I dufu yi uña Sonia efu ''Glass House'' ki Africa Magic Original Films/Mnet Production du dufu efu ọdọ 2016, anubi lẹ gẹ i dufu efu ''The Prodigal ugbo ki che uña'' Tessy. Efu ọdọ 2016, Itene wa che movie oji ẹñwu igo lile ñwu ''Esohe'' ẹnẹ ki ña ma ọna chi [[Charles Uwagbai]] uña Itohan. Itene lulẹ ọjanẹ US ñwu ukpo ku ma du movi ''Esohe'' lẹ ña kpa. Ma fu ''Esohe'' tu ki dufu efu [[Nollywood]] Travel festival yi Toronto ma la mu du dufu efu cinema anubi ọdọ lẹ ojanẹ United States, United Kingdom, Europe, kpai Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-04|title=Bini epic movie ‘Esohe’ premieres in Houston, USA|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/bini-epic-movie-esohe-premieres-houston-usa/|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/esohe-desmond-elliot-toyin-aimakhu-chris-attoh-bimbo-manuel-star-in-epic-movie/he4pvxh|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> == Ami ifimu ku ma tu dufu == * ''Shattered Mirror'' (ọdọ 2014)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/31/oghenekaro-itene-a-new-flame-in-nollywood/|title=Oghenekaro Itene A New Flame in Nollywood|date=31 July 2016|publisher=|access-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> uña Sister Onyinye * ''Jackie Goes to School (ọdọ 2014) uña adu'' * ''Born Again Sisters'' (ọdọ 2015)<ref name="starnow.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.starnow.com/oghenekaroitene/|title=Oghenekaro Itene is an Actor based in Nigeria. - StarNow|website=www.starnow.com|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Prodigal'' (ọdọ 2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''Glass House'' (ọdọ 2015) * ''ATM (ọdọ 2016) uña Ogene'' * ''[[Esohe]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshandle.com/oghenekaro-itene-soaring-higher-vanguard-news/|title=Oghenekaro Itene soaring higher - Vanguard News - Fastest News Delivery Handle|first=Ent|last=Rep|date=3 October 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/esohe-movie-premieres-houston-texas/|title=Esohe movie premieres in Houston, Texas|date=11 June 2017|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> (ọdọ 2017) uña Itohan * ''Away From Home'' (ọdọ 2016)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''The Quest'' (ọdọ 2015)<ref name="starnow.com" /> * ''[[Chase (2019 film)]]''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/nigerias-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in-hollywoods-thriller-chase/|title=Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Itene stars in Hollywood’s thriller, Chase|website=guardian.ng|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frightnerd.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-michael-matteo-rossi-discusses-new-crime-horror-film-chase/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Michael Matteo Rossi Discusses New Crime/Horror Film ‘Chase’|website=frightnerd.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> (ọdọ 2019) uñaJayla === Tẹlẹvichọn === * ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]] (ọdọ 2008) Wedding Planner'' * ''Lincoln Clan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.juliablaise.com/2014/03/actress-oghenekaro-itene-stars-in.html?m=1|title=Actress Oghenekaro Itene Stars in ‘Lincoln’s Clan’, Lights Up Movie Scene in South Africa|publisher=|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> * ''The Sanctuary''<ref name=":0" /> - uña Adaora == Go gẹ == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] * [[List of Nigerian entrepreneurs]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|8213179}} * [https://www.instagram.com/oghenekaroitene/?hl=en Official Instagram] {{Authority control}} ahw8bsbnzxw2mpeaijons82p4y979go 0 1736 37581 2025-06-05T04:53:02Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] given female name of [[Igbo language|Igbo]] origin which means '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname..." 37581 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] given female name of [[Igbo language|Igbo]] origin which means '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> The traditionally female name Ndidi has broken gender barriers, gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] p4rx8cw1m9rf6uampx4swl5e1efnml8 37582 37581 2025-06-05T04:54:30Z Austinea3 116 37582 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] given female name of [[Igbo language|Igbo]] origin which means '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> The traditionally female name Ndidi has broken gender barriers, gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] s3bec8zqtpyc2oo7pejva0ur95umn9e 37583 37582 2025-06-05T04:54:59Z Austinea3 116 37583 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] given female name of [[Igbo language|Igbo]] origin which means '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> The traditionally female name Ndidi has broken gender barriers, gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] 6zm5w2y0cim3zynlxbv1bz8zujb1sdz 37584 37583 2025-06-05T04:55:57Z Austinea3 116 37584 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì given female name of [[Igbo language|Igbo]] origin which means '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> The traditionally female name Ndidi has broken gender barriers, gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] 4dn6h991z13a7ub38y158ke3eeq0fdu 37585 37584 2025-06-05T04:56:29Z Austinea3 116 37585 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] origin which means '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> The traditionally female name Ndidi has broken gender barriers, gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] g3kbmysnd3r706mxw8lz23ko46y6gdf 37586 37585 2025-06-05T04:58:26Z Austinea3 116 37586 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ origin which means '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> The traditionally female name Ndidi has broken gender barriers, gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] bnirkqhqp8v8svcfw8cd0slcbouftsc 37587 37586 2025-06-05T04:59:28Z Austinea3 116 37587 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> The traditionally female name Ndidi has broken gender barriers, gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] j7sl4cr3ozojqjjtoet78t1mybg6du9 37592 37587 2025-06-05T06:49:37Z Austinea3 116 37592 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè The traditionally female name Ndidi has broken gender barriers, gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] ao8g2s84mga38pudrn0ad7ng8422e0r 37595 37592 2025-06-05T06:53:03Z Austinea3 116 37595 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] kykzz735f4f36w4aq8nwqtqolagtrs8 37596 37595 2025-06-05T06:56:27Z Austinea3 116 37596 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwrwe efu abokẹ́le yé ojì Olu éñìnì gaining acceptance and popularity among males in modern times. Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] m7d2xmrha0t4fnc0yvtpxuzvu75jnkd 37597 37596 2025-06-05T06:58:32Z Austinea3 116 37597 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] q5yunxwmy5vzjok1c24pqsg3668gndv 37598 37597 2025-06-05T07:00:22Z Austinea3 116 37598 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń is a girl's name which literarily means "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] 2z4pc4rfc8get28mid9sevvsblfmutk 37599 37598 2025-06-05T07:01:04Z Austinea3 116 37599 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń "One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] 3rhlgcp9l4uegffrs74zf10dtwe784w 37600 37599 2025-06-05T07:02:44Z Austinea3 116 37600 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́ One who is patient.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] 53f44x77u8x16jnhrpay9ubqjwh9dx1 37601 37600 2025-06-05T07:03:32Z Austinea3 116 37601 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] fjqpj6593hx574u3kvcl3yjmvwps3g9 37603 37601 2025-06-05T07:04:47Z Austinea3 116 37603 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má Notable individuals with the name == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] o5orm9mux6juqmaq61i2defclbc5l3w 37604 37603 2025-06-05T07:05:27Z Austinea3 116 37604 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] 6ozo1h6ehtal7rm9ar0776k4oumd42p 37605 37604 2025-06-05T07:06:07Z Austinea3 116 37605 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ born 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] 0iaoi52rkmxgw6o29mad38wqsb68imh 37606 37605 2025-06-05T07:06:35Z Austinea3 116 37606 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] 3hndkkpr627sm55pk2a6sm3pp2qdc8d 37607 37606 2025-06-05T07:09:11Z Austinea3 116 37607 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè Nigerian professional footballer * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] k2nmd18brqi4wogh6n5hihvvq2oc0i5 37608 37607 2025-06-05T07:09:46Z Austinea3 116 37608 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] nnovc79jj219a81essy0dsxw8gnkw6w 37610 37608 2025-06-05T07:10:24Z Austinea3 116 37610 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ born 1975) Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] isn2cne6qr4dgv57j9lgal1chbu8y3m 37611 37610 2025-06-05T07:13:23Z Austinea3 116 37611 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria Nigerian entrepreneur * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] pvoipibhnkfx6vxt7rf9mlress489xd 37612 37611 2025-06-05T07:13:53Z Austinea3 116 37612 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] arbbbogz0zhyrnd0hvt8kw34aufhyms 37613 37612 2025-06-05T07:14:32Z Austinea3 116 37613 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (ma bì efu ọdọ born 1988) Nigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] iwmbi8jmg0nua42my3rwgoe5mnx5cgn 37615 37613 2025-06-05T07:18:08Z Austinea3 116 37615 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1988) ì chì Naijẹria British Canadia kìaa kìa kèlì British kìa kelìNigerian British Canadian singer-songwriter * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] stc18uaq0iyzazt4c9uy7q2nj0gy5tk 37616 37615 2025-06-05T07:18:50Z Austinea3 116 37616 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1988) ì chì Naijẹria British Canadia kìaa kìa kèlì British kìa kelì * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] o8l1x0df1k7oyfsx1mecjsr33a18e82 37617 37616 2025-06-05T07:28:22Z Austinea3 116 37617 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1988) ì chì Naijẹria British Canadia kìa kèlì * [[Ndidi Dike]] (born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] dr8nlip5arqeicfgozj8xbbua5d5y4z 37618 37617 2025-06-05T07:30:18Z Austinea3 116 37618 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1988) ì chì Naijẹria British Canadia kìa kèlì * [[Ndidi Dike]] (ma bì efú ọdọ born 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (má bì efu ọdọ born 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (kù má efu ọdọ born 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (ma Cha bì efu ọdọ born 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] 00yygf434nvjhjo4z63tfoxzqht4y24 37619 37618 2025-06-05T07:31:21Z Austinea3 116 37619 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1988) ì chì Naijẹria British Canadia kìa kèlì * [[Ndidi Dike]] (ma bì efú ọdọ 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (má bì efu ọdọ 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (kù má efu ọdọ 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (ma Cha bì efu ọdọ 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist kpaì and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] hgq8apvowy1kfm3in4gtdbr0ow9o29z 37620 37619 2025-06-05T07:32:45Z Austinea3 116 37620 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1988) ì chì Naijẹria British Canadia kìa kèlì * [[Ndidi Dike]] (ma bì efú ọdọ 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (má bì efu ọdọ 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (kù má efu ọdọ 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (ma Cha bì efu ọdọ 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist kpaì and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (ma bì efú ọdọ born 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (ma bì efú ọdọ born 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (má bì efú ọdọ born 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] t6nq1u3dev0xuhmgqhz1u4cn5mt8269 37621 37620 2025-06-05T07:33:22Z Austinea3 116 37621 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian given name}} {{Orphan|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox name|name=Ndidi|gender=Female|origin=Nigerian|meaning=One who is patient.|region=South East, Nigeria|language=Igbo}} '''Ndidi''' {{Audio|Ig-Ndidi.ogg|audio}} chì ómá onubule [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] kù ma du ódu-nwu álì [[Igbo language|Igbo]] ko ofẹ odù lẹ chí ẹ̀do ẹjẹ '''"patience"'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Igbo Names |url=https://www.myigboname.com/entries/ndidi |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.myigboname.com |language=en}}</ref> ómá onubule kú dóó kì Ndidi yà fì ẹ́ǹwu ka ẹ́nekele kpaì onubule má chẹ-ùn ì fu chè, tákì gbó‘jìlẹ kpaì úwewe efu abokẹ́le yé ábìlẹ́wa éñìnì . Ndidi chì omì ìgbẹ́lèẹ́ kì ofe odù wń che "ẹne kìa jẹ‘dọ́".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ndidi: Name Meaning, Origin & More {{!}} MyloFamily |url=https://mylofamily.com/parenting/babynames/meaning-of-ndidi-58229#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20Ndidi%20is,Nigerian,Igbo |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Mylo |language=en}}</ref> Diminutive form chì is Ndi, Didi == Ámì ẹne ọjima mânyù odù má. == * [[Wilfred Ndidi]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1996) ì chẹ̀nẹ kì ché bèjuma rúbólú ńyo-nyo efu àbo Naijẹria ku ma rúbólú èrè. * [[Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli]] (ma bì efu ọdọ1975) ì chì Otu-i-Otu efu Naijẹria * [[Ndidi Onukwulu]] (ma bì efu ọdọ 1988) ì chì Naijẹria British Canadia kìa kèlì * [[Ndidi Dike]] (ma bì efú ọdọ 1960) Nigeria-based visual artist * [[Ndidi Winifred]] (má bì efu ọdọ 1988) Nigerian weightlifter * [[Ndidi Ekubia]] (kù má efu ọdọ 1973) British silversmith * [[Ndidi Emefiele]] (ma Cha bì efu ọdọ 1987) Nigerian contemporary artist kpaì and painter * [[Ndidi Nwosu]] (1979 – 2020) Nigerian powerlifter * [[Ndidi Kanu]] (ma bì efú ọdọ 1986) Nigerian footballer * [[Ndidi Madu]] (ma bì efú ọdọ 1989) American-born Nigerian basketball player * [[Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien]] (má bì efú ọdọ 1972) Nigerian social entrepreneur and corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) expert == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo given names]] [[Category:Igbo-language surnames]] ref21xym2m1y5214u057hvp9lrxs1mv 0 1737 37622 2025-06-05T07:39:58Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border..." 37622 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' is a community in [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] of the [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> It is located in the border of Abuja central city and shares the same boundary [[Madalla]] with [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 52kdc6rn8tbihmwiicunxdbp6p1zkx2 37623 37622 2025-06-05T07:41:20Z Austinea3 116 37623 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu is a community in [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] of the [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> It is located in the border of Abuja central city and shares the same boundary [[Madalla]] with [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 4faqthwzyjwamzj3aehwqst5pi0u5uq 37624 37623 2025-06-05T07:41:50Z Austinea3 116 37624 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] of the [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> It is located in the border of Abuja central city and shares the same boundary [[Madalla]] with [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} pro4okh9p8jdz1vekrrzwxzt71j4uki 37625 37624 2025-06-05T07:42:13Z Austinea3 116 37625 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í of the [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> It is located in the border of Abuja central city and shares the same boundary [[Madalla]] with [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} c14yucl6bhhi36st8q792j42uelk36i 37626 37625 2025-06-05T07:42:38Z Austinea3 116 37626 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> It is located in the border of Abuja central city and shares the same boundary [[Madalla]] with [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 2j9hn7e0doz3pts10p1ipubl976vdb2 37627 37626 2025-06-05T07:45:02Z Austinea3 116 37627 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá It is located in the border of Abuja central city and shares the same boundary [[Madalla]] with [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 9b6zswyxdt5n456e8jgozwnd6lyloax 37628 37627 2025-06-05T07:45:46Z Austinea3 116 37628 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] with [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} j2r4c06jx8let8i92ricpezv3jkvddj 37629 37628 2025-06-05T07:46:21Z Austinea3 116 37629 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù with [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 41189rttd26g6hd43o6krhjwiicbftj 37630 37629 2025-06-05T07:48:02Z Austinea3 116 37630 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} ss4irg0zpo7da5pt35hrrsres9nu2qz 37631 37630 2025-06-05T07:49:37Z Austinea3 116 37631 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} s6maq7cwp6joeoy0g1m3xpezvzke211 37632 37631 2025-06-05T07:50:13Z Austinea3 116 37632 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 1ho4kuio9jnv7vjyy3e38h4ihjftukt 37633 37632 2025-06-05T07:53:24Z Austinea3 116 37633 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì is also on a primary highway that connects to [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 4exkgz0l6dnvkrmvtrf6n1rq4dpkhwz 37634 37633 2025-06-05T09:56:58Z Austinea3 116 37634 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} eowdhbiou1jzs7sh31mju0g3108yeyx 37635 37634 2025-06-05T09:57:49Z Austinea3 116 37635 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì as well [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 0337u0fty173m5e1ytco0yv6xg74s8r 37636 37635 2025-06-05T09:58:22Z Austinea3 116 37636 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 3par32cgch0rm9l8nuwbudd4r6mkn6e 37637 37636 2025-06-05T10:59:36Z Austinea3 116 37637 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í to major cities of the [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} ay4xkxh82eqed1v90fci1zqlrqhy2lv 37638 37637 2025-06-05T11:00:36Z Austinea3 116 37638 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} mrqhk0hkfc2by4iet3nmbxsfr3a57o3 37639 37638 2025-06-05T11:02:04Z Austinea3 116 37639 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì is the native language of Zuba people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 0v7fmaoajj3ymsnberzeysc7q3qtjbu 37640 37639 2025-06-05T11:03:01Z Austinea3 116 37640 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,' people.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} j15p09rj8ako90x8jsox5y1b5vj1xdl 37641 37640 2025-06-05T11:07:20Z Austinea3 116 37641 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,'.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} jlvp7k6v5jcfdo2c58448gha32th4mr 37642 37641 2025-06-05T11:13:23Z Austinea3 116 37642 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,'.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> aba‘le However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 5vuzmnru4l0bx7dpgf9drwk1h3ieuhc 37643 37642 2025-06-05T11:13:52Z Austinea3 116 37643 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,'.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> aba‘le, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} nlhk56gt2xbk9vfbc2zmnljb1nv7qhh 37644 37643 2025-06-05T11:15:43Z Austinea3 116 37644 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,'.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> aba‘le, ọmọ chì ugbo kú yì aja kpaì úgwuate ugbo ka amòne tìmoto lọ túle being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} o14ubkvd0c8jyswkateoiiumhvaw7zt 37645 37644 2025-06-05T11:16:30Z Austinea3 116 37645 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,'.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> aba‘le, ọmọ chì ugbo kú yì aja kpaì úgwuate ugbo ka amòne tìmoto lọ túle it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} eob2pfqkzvkirltxx3wpigfbigzbc80 37646 37645 2025-06-05T11:20:06Z Austinea3 116 37646 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,'.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> aba‘le, ọmọ chì ugbo kú yì aja kpaì úgwuate ugbo ka amòne tìmoto lọ túle,ì ñó chì kotane kì ì nì récọrdù ìchì amone wẹwẹ ichì kì tsbì it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} ex0s127dl33vsmpkv6tb0ljg0arg3rd 37647 37646 2025-06-05T11:20:53Z Austinea3 116 37647 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,'.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> aba‘le, ọmọ chì ugbo kú yì aja kpaì úgwuate ugbo ka amòne tìmoto lọ túle,ì ñó chì kotane kì ì nì récọrdù ìchì amone wẹwẹ ichì kì tsbì Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 6n8jqk4mrqoc3qn2myh0hh61e89rd3l 37664 37647 2025-06-05T20:29:41Z Austinea3 116 37664 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,'.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> aba‘le, ọmọ chì ugbo kú yì aja kpaì úgwuate ugbo ka amòne tìmoto lọ túle,ì ñó chì kotane kì ì nì récọrdù ìchì amone wẹwẹ ichì kì dabì akachì Hausa, ìyanjì Yoruba, Igbo,ìgáláá Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 974gv7shtl5yt3ys5bxtp9falgjp1kl 37665 37664 2025-06-05T20:30:46Z Austinea3 116 37665 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Zuba | official_name = Zuba | coordinates = {{coord|9|5|47|N|7|12|46|E}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-2317618.html|title=Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|website=Mindat org|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> | flag_border = yes | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_map_caption = Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria | settlement_type = Town | subdivision_name = [[flag|Nigeria]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Abuja]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Gwagwalada]] | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = Local Government Area | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +1 }} <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2014-01-27 |title=Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) |url=https://dailytrust.com/origin-of-koro-tribe-of-abuja-i/ |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''Zuba''' chì ewọ gwee kì dì efu [[Gwagwalada|Gwagwalada Local Government Area]] yé í [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]] (FCT), [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mariam|first=Yusuf|date=2021-03-31|title=FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba|url=https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/31/fct-police-nab-kidnap-zuba/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PRNigeria News|language=en-US}}</ref> kù má dòdo eju-ewo agbádẹ́ yé alìmìjì abuja àgbàdá [[Madalla]] mânyù [[Niger State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> abì omùnẹ kì chì alû ọgbà lọ tì Abuja, Zuba ì chá ño chì oná kpadala kì teto tì [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]-[[Kano (city)|Kano]] kpaì tì [[Kogi State]], lọ tì ewo ógbogaga yé í [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|south]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives|url=https://dailytrust.com/zuba-an-abuja-suburb-where-crime-thrives|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/mechanic-docked-for-criminally-selling-customer-s-car/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> Language Koro chì ẹ́ta ìchì yé ì amọne Zuba ì,'.<ref>{{Citation |title=Koro Zuba language |date=2023-01-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koro_Zuba_language&oldid=1132965430 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> aba‘le, ọmọ chì ugbo kú yì aja kpaì úgwuate ugbo ka amòne tìmoto lọ túle,ì ñó chì kotane kì ì nì récọrdù ìchì amone wẹwẹ ichì kì dabì akachì , ìyanjì , Igbo,ìgáláá, Ebira, Nupe etc. == References == <references /> [[Category:Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)]] {{Nigeria-geo-stub}} 7a1xec11q2y1hiqsqdegfnzw0bosxsm 0 1738 37654 2025-06-05T12:18:07Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1984)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Rukky Sanda|image=Rukky Sanda in film 01.png|caption=Rukky Sanda in "What's Within"|birth_name=Rukayat Akinsanya|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|08|23}}|birth_place=[[Lagos State]]|alma_mater=[[Lagos State University]]|occupation=Actress|years_active=2004- till present|notable_works=..." 37654 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1984)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Rukky Sanda|image=Rukky Sanda in film 01.png|caption=Rukky Sanda in "What's Within"|birth_name=Rukayat Akinsanya|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|08|23}}|birth_place=[[Lagos State]]|alma_mater=[[Lagos State University]]|occupation=Actress|years_active=2004- till present|notable_works=[[Gold Diggin]]|children=|relatives=Bolanle Ninalowo (Cousin)|website=}}'''Rukky Sanda''' {{Audio|Yo-Rukky Sanda.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 23 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/im-no-longer-bothered-by-criticism-rukky-sanda/|title=I’m no longer bothered by criticism – Rukky Sanda|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114435/http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/im-no-longer-bothered-by-criticism-rukky-sanda/|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/rukky-sandas-love-for-tattoos/|title=Rukky Sanda’s love for tattoos|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826113821/http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/rukky-sandas-love-for-tattoos/|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/auto-famous/rukky-sanda-shows-off-in-range-rover-evoque-2/|title=Rukky Sanda shows off in Range Rover Evoque|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823202022/http://www.punchng.com/feature/auto-famous/rukky-sanda-shows-off-in-range-rover-evoque-2/|archivedate=23 August 2014}}</ref> == Early life and career == She was born Rukayat Akinsanya, 23 August 1984<ref name="age">[https://www.naij.com/tag/rukky_sanda.html Rukky Sanda], NAIJ, Retrieved 22 September 2016</ref> in [[Lagos State]]. She began her acting career in 2004 while still a student at [[Lagos State University]], and continued after graduation in 2007.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/10/06/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-shes-not-a-rookie-nollywood-actress-rukky-sanda-is-breaking-new-grounds-stepping-on-to-greater-heights/|title=Saturday Celebrity Interview: She’s not a Rookie! Nollywood Actress Rukky Sanda is Breaking New Grounds & Stepping on to Greater Heights|publisher=Bella Naija|accessdate=22 November 2014}}</ref> == Personal life == Sanda is the cousin of Nigerian actor and film producer [[Bolanle Ninalowo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-cousin-rukky-sanda-first-movie-role-record-label/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: My Cousin, Rukky Sanda Gave Me My First Movie Role After My Record Label Failed|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=6 December 2017|website=NaijaGists.com - Nigerian Nollywood Entertainment News & Motivation Blog Business Ideas, Natural Health & Relationship Tips|language=en-US|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> == Selected filmography == * ''Legal War (2007)'' * ''Campus Love (2007)'' * ''Lethal Woman'' (2008)<ref name="age" /> * ''Obscure Motives'' (2009) * [[Holding Hope]] (2010) as Chioma * ''White Chapel (2011) as Doris'' * ''The Seekers (2011) as Doris'' * ''Lovelorn'' (2012) * ''Miami Heat'' (2012) * ''Keeping my Man'' (2013)<ref name="age" /> as Zion * ''[[Gold Diggin]]'' (2014) as Annabella * ''What's Within'' (2014) * ''The Relationship'' (2018) as Toke == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|2920652|Rukky Sanda}} {{authority control}} {{nigeria-actor-stub}} h6ddngpqkpro1vo8val6mdye1s46tez 37655 37654 2025-06-05T12:19:14Z Splendourbeauty 119 37655 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1984)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Rukky Sanda|image=Rukky Sanda in film 01.png|caption=Rukky Sanda in "What's Within"|birth_name=Rukayat Akinsanya|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|08|23}}|birth_place=[[Lagos State]]|alma_mater=[[Lagos State University]]|occupation=Actress|years_active=2004- till present|notable_works=[[Gold Diggin]]|children=|relatives=Bolanle Ninalowo (Cousin)|website=}}'''Rukky Sanda''' {{Audio|Yo-Rukky Sanda.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 23 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/im-no-longer-bothered-by-criticism-rukky-sanda/|title=I’m no longer bothered by criticism – Rukky Sanda|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114435/http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/im-no-longer-bothered-by-criticism-rukky-sanda/|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/rukky-sandas-love-for-tattoos/|title=Rukky Sanda’s love for tattoos|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826113821/http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/rukky-sandas-love-for-tattoos/|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/auto-famous/rukky-sanda-shows-off-in-range-rover-evoque-2/|title=Rukky Sanda shows off in Range Rover Evoque|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823202022/http://www.punchng.com/feature/auto-famous/rukky-sanda-shows-off-in-range-rover-evoque-2/|archivedate=23 August 2014}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu kpai Ukọchẹ == She was born Rukayat Akinsanya, 23 August 1984<ref name="age">[https://www.naij.com/tag/rukky_sanda.html Rukky Sanda], NAIJ, Retrieved 22 September 2016</ref> in [[Lagos State]]. She began her acting career in 2004 while still a student at [[Lagos State University]], and continued after graduation in 2007.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/10/06/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-shes-not-a-rookie-nollywood-actress-rukky-sanda-is-breaking-new-grounds-stepping-on-to-greater-heights/|title=Saturday Celebrity Interview: She’s not a Rookie! Nollywood Actress Rukky Sanda is Breaking New Grounds & Stepping on to Greater Heights|publisher=Bella Naija|accessdate=22 November 2014}}</ref> == Personal life == Sanda is the cousin of Nigerian actor and film producer [[Bolanle Ninalowo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-cousin-rukky-sanda-first-movie-role-record-label/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: My Cousin, Rukky Sanda Gave Me My First Movie Role After My Record Label Failed|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=6 December 2017|website=NaijaGists.com - Nigerian Nollywood Entertainment News & Motivation Blog Business Ideas, Natural Health & Relationship Tips|language=en-US|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> == Selected filmography == * ''Legal War (2007)'' * ''Campus Love (2007)'' * ''Lethal Woman'' (2008)<ref name="age" /> * ''Obscure Motives'' (2009) * [[Holding Hope]] (2010) as Chioma * ''White Chapel (2011) as Doris'' * ''The Seekers (2011) as Doris'' * ''Lovelorn'' (2012) * ''Miami Heat'' (2012) * ''Keeping my Man'' (2013)<ref name="age" /> as Zion * ''[[Gold Diggin]]'' (2014) as Annabella * ''What's Within'' (2014) * ''The Relationship'' (2018) as Toke == See also == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|2920652|Rukky Sanda}} {{authority control}} {{nigeria-actor-stub}} 0lqdm25nydn5w3ajopvz2jo1r9lu3pc 37656 37655 2025-06-05T12:25:57Z Splendourbeauty 119 37656 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1984)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Rukky Sanda|image=Rukky Sanda in film 01.png|caption=Rukky Sanda in "What's Within"|birth_name=Rukayat Akinsanya|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|08|23}}|birth_place=[[Lagos State]]|alma_mater=[[Lagos State University]]|occupation=Actress|years_active=2004- till present|notable_works=[[Gold Diggin]]|children=|relatives=Bolanle Ninalowo (Cousin)|website=}}'''Rukky Sanda''' {{Audio|Yo-Rukky Sanda.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 23 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/im-no-longer-bothered-by-criticism-rukky-sanda/|title=I’m no longer bothered by criticism – Rukky Sanda|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114435/http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/im-no-longer-bothered-by-criticism-rukky-sanda/|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/rukky-sandas-love-for-tattoos/|title=Rukky Sanda’s love for tattoos|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826113821/http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/rukky-sandas-love-for-tattoos/|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/auto-famous/rukky-sanda-shows-off-in-range-rover-evoque-2/|title=Rukky Sanda shows off in Range Rover Evoque|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823202022/http://www.punchng.com/feature/auto-famous/rukky-sanda-shows-off-in-range-rover-evoque-2/|archivedate=23 August 2014}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu kpai Ukọchẹ == Ma bi Rukayat Akinsanya, ọjọ kochu ẹjọ nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mẹta efu ọdọ 1984<ref name="age">[https://www.naij.com/tag/rukky_sanda.html Rukky Sanda], NAIJ, Retrieved 22 September 2016</ref> yi [[Lagos State]]. I chanọ ukọlọ ifimu eche efu ọdọ 2004 alu ki dẹ unyi ukọchẹ [[Lagos State University]], i la dọmọ na che alo wa alu ki che kpa tanẹ efu ọdọ 2007.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/10/06/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-shes-not-a-rookie-nollywood-actress-rukky-sanda-is-breaking-new-grounds-stepping-on-to-greater-heights/|title=Saturday Celebrity Interview: She’s not a Rookie! Nollywood Actress Rukky Sanda is Breaking New Grounds & Stepping on to Greater Heights|publisher=Bella Naija|accessdate=22 November 2014}}</ref> == Ọlayi ñwu == Sanda che amaye ẹnẹ ki a che ifimu Nijiria ku ma dọ [[Bolanle Ninalowo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-cousin-rukky-sanda-first-movie-role-record-label/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: My Cousin, Rukky Sanda Gave Me My First Movie Role After My Record Label Failed|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=6 December 2017|website=NaijaGists.com - Nigerian Nollywood Entertainment News & Motivation Blog Business Ideas, Natural Health & Relationship Tips|language=en-US|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> == Ami ifimu ku ma tu == * ''Legal War (ọdọ 2007)'' * ''Campus Love (ọdọ 2007)'' * ''Lethal Woman'' (ọdọ 2008)<ref name="age" /> * ''Obscure Motives'' (ọdọ 2009) * [[Holding Hope]] (ọdọ 2010) uña Chioma * ''White Chapel (ọdọ 2011) uña Doris'' * ''The Seekers (ọdọ 2011) uña Doris'' * ''Lovelorn'' (ọdọ 2012) * ''Miami Heat'' (ọdọ 2012) * ''Keeping my Man'' (ọdọ 2013)<ref name="age" /> uña Zion * ''[[Gold Diggin]]'' (ọdọ 2014) uña Annabella * ''What's Within'' (ọdọ 2014) * ''The Relationship'' (ọdọ 2018) uña Toke == Go gẹ == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|2920652|Rukky Sanda}} {{authority control}} {{nigeria-actor-stub}} hbrci6jyi1ibpdl9gb8ufctkb6xzxrn 37660 37656 2025-06-05T12:55:36Z Splendourbeauty 119 37660 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1984)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Rukky Sanda|image=Rukky Sanda in film 01.png|caption=Rukky Sanda in "What's Within"|birth_name=Rukayat Akinsanya|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|08|23}}|birth_place=[[Lagos State]]|alma_mater=[[Lagos State University]]|occupation=Actress|years_active=2004- till present|notable_works=[[Gold Diggin]]|children=|relatives=Bolanle Ninalowo (Cousin)|website=}}'''Rukky Sanda''' {{Audio|Yo-Rukky Sanda.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (ku ma bi ọjọ kochu ẹjọ nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mọta efu ọdọ 1984) che actress ki kw'ojanẹ Nijiria, ache ifimu, kpai añ'ọna ifimu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/im-no-longer-bothered-by-criticism-rukky-sanda/|title=I’m no longer bothered by criticism – Rukky Sanda|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114435/http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/im-no-longer-bothered-by-criticism-rukky-sanda/|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/rukky-sandas-love-for-tattoos/|title=Rukky Sanda’s love for tattoos|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826113821/http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/rukky-sandas-love-for-tattoos/|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/auto-famous/rukky-sanda-shows-off-in-range-rover-evoque-2/|title=Rukky Sanda shows off in Range Rover Evoque|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823202022/http://www.punchng.com/feature/auto-famous/rukky-sanda-shows-off-in-range-rover-evoque-2/|archivedate=23 August 2014}}</ref> == Abakwanẹ Ọlayi ñwu kpai Ukọchẹ == Ma bi Rukayat Akinsanya, ọjọ kochu ẹjọ nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mẹta efu ọdọ 1984<ref name="age">[https://www.naij.com/tag/rukky_sanda.html Rukky Sanda], NAIJ, Retrieved 22 September 2016</ref> yi [[Lagos State]]. I chanọ ukọlọ ifimu eche efu ọdọ 2004 alu ki dẹ unyi ukọchẹ [[Lagos State University]], i la dọmọ na che alo wa alu ki che kpa tanẹ efu ọdọ 2007.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/10/06/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-shes-not-a-rookie-nollywood-actress-rukky-sanda-is-breaking-new-grounds-stepping-on-to-greater-heights/|title=Saturday Celebrity Interview: She’s not a Rookie! Nollywood Actress Rukky Sanda is Breaking New Grounds & Stepping on to Greater Heights|publisher=Bella Naija|accessdate=22 November 2014}}</ref> == Ọlayi ñwu == Sanda che amaye ẹnẹ ki a che ifimu Nijiria ku ma dọ [[Bolanle Ninalowo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-cousin-rukky-sanda-first-movie-role-record-label/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: My Cousin, Rukky Sanda Gave Me My First Movie Role After My Record Label Failed|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=6 December 2017|website=NaijaGists.com - Nigerian Nollywood Entertainment News & Motivation Blog Business Ideas, Natural Health & Relationship Tips|language=en-US|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> == Ami ifimu ku ma tu == * ''Legal War (ọdọ 2007)'' * ''Campus Love (ọdọ 2007)'' * ''Lethal Woman'' (ọdọ 2008)<ref name="age" /> * ''Obscure Motives'' (ọdọ 2009) * [[Holding Hope]] (ọdọ 2010) uña Chioma * ''White Chapel (ọdọ 2011) uña Doris'' * ''The Seekers (ọdọ 2011) uña Doris'' * ''Lovelorn'' (ọdọ 2012) * ''Miami Heat'' (ọdọ 2012) * ''Keeping my Man'' (ọdọ 2013)<ref name="age" /> uña Zion * ''[[Gold Diggin]]'' (ọdọ 2014) uña Annabella * ''What's Within'' (ọdọ 2014) * ''The Relationship'' (ọdọ 2018) uña Toke == Go gẹ == * [[List of Nigerian actors]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == {{commons category}} * {{IMDb name|2920652|Rukky Sanda}} {{authority control}} {{nigeria-actor-stub}} n2tj8lz43hdbqjject51ohdlf1f6wtw 0 1739 37657 2025-06-05T12:31:12Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{short description|Nollywood movie director}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}{{Infobox person|image=Obi Emelonye.png|caption=|name=Obi Emelonye|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=y|1967|03|24}}|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|networth=|education=PhD|alma mater=[[Eastern Mediterranean University]]<br>University of Nigeria, Nsukka <br>University of Wolverhampton|years_active=2000–present|occup..." 37657 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nollywood movie director}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}{{Infobox person|image=Obi Emelonye.png|caption=|name=Obi Emelonye|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=y|1967|03|24}}|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|networth=|education=PhD|alma mater=[[Eastern Mediterranean University]]<br>University of Nigeria, Nsukka <br>University of Wolverhampton|years_active=2000–present|occupation=film maker <br>producer <br> director|credits={{unbulleted list |''[[Last Flight to Abuja]]'' |''[[Echoes of War]]'' |''[[The Mirror Boy]], and [[Last Flight to Abuja ]]'' |''[[Heart 2 hearth]]'' }}|spouse=|relatives=|children=|awards=[[#Awards and nominations|See below]]|website=}}'''Obi Emelonye'''{{Audio|Ig-Obi Emelonye.ogg|listen|help=no}} (born 24 March 1967) is a Nigerian film director.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribune.com.ng/entertainment/item/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye|title=I donated my kidney as reparation –Obi Emelonye|newspaper=Nigerian Tribune|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006172525/http://www.tribune.com.ng/entertainment/item/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye|access-date=2 October 2014|archive-date=6 October 2014}}</ref> He is known for directing award-winning films such as ''[[Last Flight to Abuja]]'' (2012), ''[[The Mirror Boy]]'' (2011), and ''[[Onye Ozi]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/161508-nigerian-movie-producer-obi-emelonye-arrested-released-police-michael-abimboye.html|title=Nigerian movie producer, Obi Emelonye, arrested, released by police|author=Micheal Abimboye|newspaper=Premium Times|date=27 May 2014|access-date=2 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/07/my-mirror-boy-story-by-obi-emelonye/|title=My Mirror Boy story, by Obi Emelonye|newspaper=Vanguard Nigeria|author=Benjamin Njoku|date=9 July 2011|access-date=2 October 2014}}</ref> In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down businesses globally, Obi Emelonye became the first film director to make a movie via Zoom, by working remotely with cast members in London and Lagos. The movie, Heart 2 Heart, received critical acclaim from major media outlets all over the world.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}} In December 2022, Obi Emelonye was presented with the [[British Urban Film Festival]] honorary award by producer/director Don Omope for a 20+ year outstanding contribution to cinema at a ceremony in London. == Education == Obi Emelonye, a former professional footballer and law professional, graduated from the [[University of Nigeria, Nsukka]] (UNN) [[Enugu State]], with BA (Hons) Theatre Arts degree (1990). He went on to study for an LLB Law degree from the [[University of Wolverhampton]] (1998). He completed a post-graduate degree in Legal Practice from [[London Metropolitan University]] (2002) and practised Law for a few years before focusing on his first love, film. In 2019, Obi Emelonye acquired certifications to become a Chartered Management consultant. He is a member of the UK Directors Guild as well as the [[British Film Institute]] (BFI).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Obi Emelonye|url=https://pure.hud.ac.uk/en/persons/obi-emelonye|access-date=2022-11-14|website=University of Huddersfield Research Portal|language=en}}</ref> == Filmography == * ''Black Mail'' - 2022 * ''[[Badamasi]]'' - 2021 * ''[[Crazy Lovely, Cool]]'' - 2018 * ''The Calabash'' (featuring [[Princess Halliday]],<ref name="nation">{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/princess-halliday-empowers-new-series/|title=Princess Halliday empowers through new series|date=13 December 2014|work=The Nation Newspaper|access-date=27 August 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref> [[Collete Nwadike]], Alex Nwokedi, Bayray McNwizu, Lisa Omorodion, [[Enyinna Nwigwe]], Uru Eke, Chris Okagbue) - 2015 * ''[[Thy Will Be Done (film)|Thy Will Be Done]]'' - 2015 * ''[[Onye Ozi]] (The Messenger)'' - 2013 * ''[[Oxford Gardens]]''- 2013 * ''[[Last Flight to Abuja]]'' - 2012 * ''[[The Mirror Boy]]'' - 2011 * ''The London Successor'' - 2006 * ''Lucky Joe'' - 2006 * ''Echoes of War'' - 2004 * ''[[Money Miss Road]]'' == Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award !Category !Result !Ref |- |2021 |[[17th Africa Movie Academy Awards|Africa Movie Academy Awards]] |[[Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Film by an African Living Abroad|Best Film by an African Living Abroad]] |{{won}} |<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|last=Banjo|first=Noah|date=2021-10-29|title=FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021|url=https://punchng.com/full-list-ayinla-omo-ghetto-the-saga-bag-multiple-nominations-at-amaa-2021/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2023 |[[2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards]] |Best Director|{{Nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees|url=https://dstv-fe-africamagic-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/amvca/season/9/news/full-list-here-are-all-our-amvca-9-nominees/news|access-date=2023-04-23|website=AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Daily Trust 2023">{{cite web|title=FULL LIST: Who won what at AMVCA 2023|website=Daily Trust|date=2023-05-21|url=https://dailytrust.com/full-list-who-won-what-at-amvca-2023/|access-date=2023-06-10}}</ref> |} == References == {{reflist|30em}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|1994773}} {{Obi Emelonye|state=expanded}} {{authority control}} {{Nigeria-film-director-stub}} legt0jwzgm7dah4lg1b9ma0dhd0zg2o 37658 37657 2025-06-05T12:48:29Z Splendourbeauty 119 37658 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nollywood movie director}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}{{Infobox person|image=Obi Emelonye.png|caption=|name=Obi Emelonye|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=y|1967|03|24}}|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|networth=|education=PhD|alma mater=[[Eastern Mediterranean University]]<br>University of Nigeria, Nsukka <br>University of Wolverhampton|years_active=2000–present|occupation=film maker <br>producer <br> director|credits={{unbulleted list |''[[Last Flight to Abuja]]'' |''[[Echoes of War]]'' |''[[The Mirror Boy]], and [[Last Flight to Abuja ]]'' |''[[Heart 2 hearth]]'' }}|spouse=|relatives=|children=|awards=[[#Awards and nominations|See below]]|website=}}'''Obi Emelonye'''{{Audio|Ig-Obi Emelonye.ogg|listen|help=no}} (born 24 March 1967) is a Nigerian film director.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribune.com.ng/entertainment/item/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye|title=I donated my kidney as reparation –Obi Emelonye|newspaper=Nigerian Tribune|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006172525/http://www.tribune.com.ng/entertainment/item/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye|access-date=2 October 2014|archive-date=6 October 2014}}</ref> He is known for directing award-winning films such as ''[[Last Flight to Abuja]]'' (2012), ''[[The Mirror Boy]]'' (2011), and ''[[Onye Ozi]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/161508-nigerian-movie-producer-obi-emelonye-arrested-released-police-michael-abimboye.html|title=Nigerian movie producer, Obi Emelonye, arrested, released by police|author=Micheal Abimboye|newspaper=Premium Times|date=27 May 2014|access-date=2 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/07/my-mirror-boy-story-by-obi-emelonye/|title=My Mirror Boy story, by Obi Emelonye|newspaper=Vanguard Nigeria|author=Benjamin Njoku|date=9 July 2011|access-date=2 October 2014}}</ref> Efu ọdọ 2020, ẹgba ọga coronavirus pandemic, ki jẹ ñwu aja wewe ki chẹ re ojanẹ ilẹ wewe, Obi Emelonye chẹnẹ ki a ñ'ọna ifimu ejodud ki che ifumi lefu Zoom, alu ki ch'ukọlọ kpai abo ukọlọ lẹ ku ma dẹ ọjanẹ London kpai Lagos yi ugbo ki dẹ ifimu lẹ, Heart 2 Heart, amonẹ wewe jẹ nyu oji iga ojanẹ ilẹ du.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}} Efu ochu ẹgweji efu ọdọ 2022, Obi Emelonye ma mu uluko ojima [[British Urban Film Festival]] du ñwu ẹnẹ ki du ñwu chi producer/director Don Omope todu ẹñwu kia a che yi cinema efu London dabi ọdọ ogwu ki tule. == Ukọchẹ == Obi Emelonye, chẹnẹ ki a r'ibọlu kpai akajọ i che,i che tanẹ kwi [[University of Nigeria, Nsukka]] (UNN) [[Enugu State]], kpai BA (Hons) Theatre Arts degree (ọdọ 1990). I lo na ch'ukọchẹ LLB Law degree kwi [[University of Wolverhampton]] (ọdọ 1998). I ch'ukọchẹ post-graduate degree efu Legal Practice kwi [[London Metropolitan University]] (ọdọ 2002) i la k'ajọ ọdọ gwẹẹ taki dabi kpeju ru ẹñwu ufẹdọ ñwu ejodudu, ifimu. Efu ọdọ 2019, Obi Emelonye gba ọtakada ki che to Chartered Management consultant. I chẹnẹ ka efu abo ujọ UK Directors Guild manyi [[British Film Institute]] (BFI) gẹ.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Obi Emelonye|url=https://pure.hud.ac.uk/en/persons/obi-emelonye|access-date=2022-11-14|website=University of Huddersfield Research Portal|language=en}}</ref> == Filmography == * ''Black Mail'' - ọdọ 2022 * ''[[Badamasi]]'' - ọdọ 2021 * ''[[Crazy Lovely, Cool]]'' - ọdọ 2018 * ''The Calabash'' (ki [[Princess Halliday]],<ref name="nation">{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/princess-halliday-empowers-new-series/|title=Princess Halliday empowers through new series|date=13 December 2014|work=The Nation Newspaper|access-date=27 August 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref> [[Collete Nwadike]], Alex Nwokedi, Bayray McNwizu, Lisa Omorodion, [[Enyinna Nwigwe]], Uru Eke, Chris Okagbue dẹ efu ñwu) - ọdọ 2015 * ''[[Thy Will Be Done (film)|Thy Will Be Done]]'' - ọdọ 2015 * ''[[Onye Ozi]] (The Messenger)'' - ọdọ 2013 * ''[[Oxford Gardens]]''- ọdọ 2013 * ''[[Last Flight to Abuja]]'' - ọdọ 2012 * ''[[The Mirror Boy]]'' - ọdọ 2011 * ''The London Successor'' - ọdọ 2006 * ''Lucky Joe'' - ọdọ 2006 * ''Echoes of War'' - ọdọ 2004 * ''[[Money Miss Road]]'' == Uloko kpai echi dago == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award !Category !Result !Ref |- |2021 |[[17th Africa Movie Academy Awards|Africa Movie Academy Awards]] |[[Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Film by an African Living Abroad|Best Film by an African Living Abroad]] |{{won}} |<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|last=Banjo|first=Noah|date=2021-10-29|title=FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021|url=https://punchng.com/full-list-ayinla-omo-ghetto-the-saga-bag-multiple-nominations-at-amaa-2021/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2023 |[[2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards]] |Best Director|{{Nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees|url=https://dstv-fe-africamagic-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/amvca/season/9/news/full-list-here-are-all-our-amvca-9-nominees/news|access-date=2023-04-23|website=AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Daily Trust 2023">{{cite web|title=FULL LIST: Who won what at AMVCA 2023|website=Daily Trust|date=2023-05-21|url=https://dailytrust.com/full-list-who-won-what-at-amvca-2023/|access-date=2023-06-10}}</ref> |} == References == {{reflist|30em}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|1994773}} {{Obi Emelonye|state=expanded}} {{authority control}} {{Nigeria-film-director-stub}} o46cte2cbl48n98vw963hw4jybvmg14 37659 37658 2025-06-05T12:52:16Z Splendourbeauty 119 37659 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nollywood movie director}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}{{Infobox person|image=Obi Emelonye.png|caption=|name=Obi Emelonye|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=y|1967|03|24}}|birth_place=[[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|networth=|education=PhD|alma mater=[[Eastern Mediterranean University]]<br>University of Nigeria, Nsukka <br>University of Wolverhampton|years_active=2000–present|occupation=film maker <br>producer <br> director|credits={{unbulleted list |''[[Last Flight to Abuja]]'' |''[[Echoes of War]]'' |''[[The Mirror Boy]], and [[Last Flight to Abuja ]]'' |''[[Heart 2 hearth]]'' }}|spouse=|relatives=|children=|awards=[[#Awards and nominations|See below]]|website=}}'''Obi Emelonye'''{{Audio|Ig-Obi Emelonye.ogg|listen|help=no}} ( ma bi ọjọ kochu ẹta nolu ọjọ ogwu nyọwọ mẹlẹ efu ọdọ 1967) chi añ'ọna ifimu Nijiria i che.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribune.com.ng/entertainment/item/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye|title=I donated my kidney as reparation –Obi Emelonye|newspaper=Nigerian Tribune|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006172525/http://www.tribune.com.ng/entertainment/item/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye/3574-i-donated-my-kidney-as-reparation-obi-emelonye|access-date=2 October 2014|archive-date=6 October 2014}}</ref> ma mọ ru ẹnẹ ki añọna am'ifimu ki nyọ ọmẹmẹlẹ dabu ''[[Last Flight to Abuja]]'' (ọdọ 2012), ''[[The Mirror Boy]]'' (ọdọ 2011), kpai ''[[Onye Ozi]]'' (ọdọ 2013).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/161508-nigerian-movie-producer-obi-emelonye-arrested-released-police-michael-abimboye.html|title=Nigerian movie producer, Obi Emelonye, arrested, released by police|author=Micheal Abimboye|newspaper=Premium Times|date=27 May 2014|access-date=2 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/07/my-mirror-boy-story-by-obi-emelonye/|title=My Mirror Boy story, by Obi Emelonye|newspaper=Vanguard Nigeria|author=Benjamin Njoku|date=9 July 2011|access-date=2 October 2014}}</ref> Efu ọdọ 2020, ẹgba ọga coronavirus pandemic, ki jẹ ñwu aja wewe ki chẹ re ojanẹ ilẹ wewe, Obi Emelonye chẹnẹ ki a ñ'ọna ifimu ejodud ki che ifumi lefu Zoom, alu ki ch'ukọlọ kpai abo ukọlọ lẹ ku ma dẹ ọjanẹ London kpai Lagos yi ugbo ki dẹ ifimu lẹ, Heart 2 Heart, amonẹ wewe jẹ nyu oji iga ojanẹ ilẹ du.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}} Efu ochu ẹgweji efu ọdọ 2022, Obi Emelonye ma mu uluko ojima [[British Urban Film Festival]] du ñwu ẹnẹ ki du ñwu chi producer/director Don Omope todu ẹñwu kia a che yi cinema efu London dabi ọdọ ogwu ki tule. == Ukọchẹ == Obi Emelonye, chẹnẹ ki a r'ibọlu kpai akajọ i che,i che tanẹ kwi [[University of Nigeria, Nsukka]] (UNN) [[Enugu State]], kpai BA (Hons) Theatre Arts degree (ọdọ 1990). I lo na ch'ukọchẹ LLB Law degree kwi [[University of Wolverhampton]] (ọdọ 1998). I ch'ukọchẹ post-graduate degree efu Legal Practice kwi [[London Metropolitan University]] (ọdọ 2002) i la k'ajọ ọdọ gwẹẹ taki dabi kpeju ru ẹñwu ufẹdọ ñwu ejodudu, ifimu. Efu ọdọ 2019, Obi Emelonye gba ọtakada ki che to Chartered Management consultant. I chẹnẹ ka efu abo ujọ UK Directors Guild manyi [[British Film Institute]] (BFI) gẹ.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Obi Emelonye|url=https://pure.hud.ac.uk/en/persons/obi-emelonye|access-date=2022-11-14|website=University of Huddersfield Research Portal|language=en}}</ref> == Filmography == * ''Black Mail'' - ọdọ 2022 * ''[[Badamasi]]'' - ọdọ 2021 * ''[[Crazy Lovely, Cool]]'' - ọdọ 2018 * ''The Calabash'' (ki [[Princess Halliday]],<ref name="nation">{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/princess-halliday-empowers-new-series/|title=Princess Halliday empowers through new series|date=13 December 2014|work=The Nation Newspaper|access-date=27 August 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref> [[Collete Nwadike]], Alex Nwokedi, Bayray McNwizu, Lisa Omorodion, [[Enyinna Nwigwe]], Uru Eke, Chris Okagbue dẹ efu ñwu) - ọdọ 2015 * ''[[Thy Will Be Done (film)|Thy Will Be Done]]'' - ọdọ 2015 * ''[[Onye Ozi]] (The Messenger)'' - ọdọ 2013 * ''[[Oxford Gardens]]''- ọdọ 2013 * ''[[Last Flight to Abuja]]'' - ọdọ 2012 * ''[[The Mirror Boy]]'' - ọdọ 2011 * ''The London Successor'' - ọdọ 2006 * ''Lucky Joe'' - ọdọ 2006 * ''Echoes of War'' - ọdọ 2004 * ''[[Money Miss Road]]'' == Uloko kpai echi dago == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award !Category !Result !Ref |- |2021 |[[17th Africa Movie Academy Awards|Africa Movie Academy Awards]] |[[Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Film by an African Living Abroad|Best Film by an African Living Abroad]] |{{won}} |<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|last=Banjo|first=Noah|date=2021-10-29|title=FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021|url=https://punchng.com/full-list-ayinla-omo-ghetto-the-saga-bag-multiple-nominations-at-amaa-2021/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2023 |[[2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards]] |Best Director|{{Nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees|url=https://dstv-fe-africamagic-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/amvca/season/9/news/full-list-here-are-all-our-amvca-9-nominees/news|access-date=2023-04-23|website=AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Daily Trust 2023">{{cite web|title=FULL LIST: Who won what at AMVCA 2023|website=Daily Trust|date=2023-05-21|url=https://dailytrust.com/full-list-who-won-what-at-amvca-2023/|access-date=2023-06-10}}</ref> |} == References == {{reflist|30em}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|1994773}} {{Obi Emelonye|state=expanded}} {{authority control}} {{Nigeria-film-director-stub}} qnib79mpv59muulggr442sdjw6byku0 0 1740 37661 2025-06-05T12:58:30Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian actor (born 1980)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Bolanle Ninalowo|image=Bolanle Ninalowo at the 2020 AMVCA Panned.jpeg|caption=Bolanle Ninalowo at the 2020 AMVCA|other_names=Nino|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1980|05|07}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|occupation=Actor|years_active=2010–present|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|citizenship=Nigeria|alma_mater=DeVry Universi..." 37661 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actor (born 1980)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Bolanle Ninalowo|image=Bolanle Ninalowo at the 2020 AMVCA Panned.jpeg|caption=Bolanle Ninalowo at the 2020 AMVCA|other_names=Nino|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1980|05|07}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|occupation=Actor|years_active=2010–present|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|citizenship=Nigeria|alma_mater=[[DeVry University]]|children=|website=}}'''Bolanle Ninalowo'''{{Audio|Yo-Bolanle Ninalowo.ogg|Listen|help=no}}, also known as '''Nino''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2017/12/marriage-failed-bolanle-ninalowo-2/|title=Why my marriage failed –Bolanle Ninalowo|last=Peters|first=Abiola Alaba|date=31 December 2017|website=Newtelegraph|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019|archive-date=21 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221063309/http://www.newtelegraphng.com/2017/12/marriage-failed-bolanle-ninalowo-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> (born 7 May 1980) is a Nigerian actor and film producer. == Career == Before Ninalowo's attempt into the Nigerian movie industry, he first worked as an accountant in a bank in the United States of America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-accountant-america-us-relocate-nigeria/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: I Was An Accountant In America Before Relocating To Nigeria|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=5 May 2019|website=NaijaGists.com|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref> Then upon relocating back to Nigeria, he worked with [[Guaranty Trust Bank]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/wish-find-love-bolanle-ninalowo/|title=I wish to find love – Bolanle Ninalowo|website=Punch Newspapers|date=29 May 2016|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> Ninalowo's first attempt into the [[Nollywood]] Nigerian movie industry was as a movie producer. He produced his first movie titled ''Rebirth''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.informationng.com/2018/03/my-success-story-in-nollywood-bolanle-ninalowo.html|title=My success story in Nollywood – Bolanle Ninalowo|last=Nigeria|first=Information|date=21 March 2018|website=Information Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/wish-find-love-bolanle-ninalowo/|title=I wish to find love – Bolanle Ninalowo|website=Punch Newspapers|date=29 May 2016|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> == Personal life == Ninalowo has been married before, then separated,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nigeria.shafaqna.com/|title=Why Bolanle Ninalowo And Wife, Bunmi Reconciled After 12 Years|website=Nigeria News (News Reader)|language=EN|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/bolanle-ninalowo-separated-mother-kids/|title=BOLANLE NINALOWO: WHY I SEPARATED FROM THE MOTHER OF MY KIDS|date=4 November 2017|website=The Nation Newspaper|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref> and has reconciled<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/2019/01/real-reasons-why-actor-bolanle-ninalowo-and-wife-reconciled-after-12-years-of-separation.html|title=Real Reasons why Actor Bolanle Ninalowo and wife reconciled after 12 years of separation|date=17 January 2019|website=Kemi Filani News|language=en-GB|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eelive.ng/my-wife-and-i-are-doing-very-fine-bolanle-ninalowo/|title="My Wife and I are Doing Very Fine"- Bolanle Ninalowo|last=Eze|first=Louise|date=5 May 2019|website=Eelive|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref> with his spouse with whom he has two children, one male and the other female. He is the cousin of [[Rukky Sanda]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bolanle-ninalowo-rukky-sandas-cousin-becomes-nollywoods-new-toast/zq2s92h|title=Rukky Sanda's cousin becomes Nollywood's new toast|date=13 May 2015|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-cousin-rukky-sanda-first-movie-role-record-label/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: My Cousin, Rukky Sanda Gave Me My First Movie Role After My Record Label Failed|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=6 December 2017|website=NaijaGists.com - Nigerian Entertainment News & Motivation Blog Business Ideas, Natural Health & Relationship Tips|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/life/spotlight/up-close-and-personal-with-bolanle-ninalowo/|website=guardian.ng|access-date=23 November 2019|title=Up Close and Personal with Bolanle Ninalowo|date=5 December 2017}}</ref> a Nigerian movie producer and actress.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/2019/01/real-reasons-why-actor-bolanle-ninalowo-and-wife-reconciled-after-12-years-of-separation.html|title=Real Reasons why Actor Bolanle Ninalowo and wife reconciled after 12 years of separation|date=17 January 2019|website=Kemi Filani News|language=en-GB|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> Nino converted from Islam to Christianity after he found a remedy to his troubles in the Bible which he says has become his life's manual.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://daily4mative.com/bolanle-ninalowo-reveals-real-reason-why-he-converted-from-islam-to-christianity|title=Bolanle Ninalowo reveals real reason Why he Converted From Islam To Christianity|date=18 July 2020|website=Daily4mative Newspaper|language=en-US|access-date=18 July 2020|archive-date=23 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723092005/https://daily4mative.com/bolanle-ninalowo-reveals-real-reason-why-he-converted-from-islam-to-christianity/|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Selected filmography == * ''[[Husbands of Lagos]] (2015-2017) as Wale'' * ''[[Coming From Insanity|Coming from Insanity]] (2019) as Rocky'' * Just Married (2015) as Tobi * ''Night Bus To Lagos (2019)'' * The Wrecker (2019) as Peter * Fate of Alakada (2020) as Femi * ''Atlas (2017) as Richard'' * ''A fire in the Rain (2017)'' * The Intervention (2017) as Tunde da Silver * ''30 Years A Virgin (2017) as Mikky'' * ''Iya iyawo'' * ''The Gateman (2017) as Daniel'' * ''[[Road to Yesterday (film)|Road to Yesterday]]'' (2015) as Tosin * ''[[Picture Perfect (2016 film)|Picture Perfect]] (2016) as Jobe'' * ''[[Tiwa's Baggage]]'' (2017) as Olly * ''[[When Men Promise]]'' (2017) as Alex * ''[[Akpe: Return of the Beast]]'' (2019) * Men and Ego (2019) as Mark * Trust Issues (2019) as Andrew * ''[[Alter Date]]'' (2019) * Social Media 101 (2019) as Lanre * ''[[Ratnik (film)|Ratnik]]'' (2020) as Koko * ''[[Breaded Life]]'' (2021)<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 April 2021|title=New Nollywood comedy 'Breaded Life' hits cinemas|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/455641-new-nollywood-comedy-breaded-life-hits-cinemas.html|access-date=20 April 2021|language=en-GB}}</ref> as Jobe * ''[[Crazy Grannies]]'' (2021) as Kayode * ''[[13 Letters (film)|13 Letters]] (2021)'' * ''Almajiri (2022)<ref>{{Citation|last=McBaror|first=Toka|title=Almajiri|date=2022-11-11|type=Action, Crime, Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23126048/?ref_=nm_knf_c_2|access-date=2024-06-19|others=Ayo Makun, Alexx Ekubo, Asabe Madaki|publisher=Corporate World Entertainment}}</ref> as Gangster'' * ''[[Obara'M]]'' ''(2022) as Emeka'' * ''[[Far From Home (TV series)|Far From Home]] (2023) as Oga Rambo (TV Series)'' * ''The Bloom Boys (2023) as Dozie Okafor'' * ''Lakatabu (2024)'' * ''Ruthless (2024)'' * ''Someone Like You (2024) as Phils/Felix'' == Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award ceremony !Prize !Result !Ref |- |2010 |[[2010 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]] |Revelation of the Year |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="2" |2017 |[[City People Movie Awards|City People Movie Award]] |Best Supporting Actor of the Year - English |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Emmanuel|first=Daniji|date=18 October 2017|title=Full List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards|url=http://www.citypeopleonline.com/full-list-winners-2017-city-people-movie-awards/|access-date=23 November 2019|website=City People Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |[[2017 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]] |Best Actor in a Lead role - English |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 November 2017|title=BON Awards 2017: Kannywood’s Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award|url=https://dailytrust.com/bon-awards-2017-kannywood-s-ali-nuhu-receives-special-recognition-award|access-date=7 October 2021|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2018 |[[2018 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]] |Best Actor in a Lead Role - Yoruba|{{nom}} |<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=10 December 2018|title=BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/300174-bon-awards-2018-tope-oshin-tana-adelana-win-big.html|url-status=live|access-date=9 October 2021|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210181409/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/300174-bon-awards-2018-tope-oshin-tana-adelana-win-big.html|archive-date=10 December 2018}}</ref> |- |City People Movie Award |Best Actor of the Year - English |{{won}} | |} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * [https://m.imdb.com/name/nm7970787/ Bolanle Ninalowo’s IMDb Page] {{Authority control}} {{Nigeria-actor-stub}} gff08jxqnjl8ijg3hrsxemuh90fzu8z 37662 37661 2025-06-05T13:19:33Z Splendourbeauty 119 37662 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actor (born 1980)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Bolanle Ninalowo|image=Bolanle Ninalowo at the 2020 AMVCA Panned.jpeg|caption=Bolanle Ninalowo at the 2020 AMVCA|other_names=Nino|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1980|05|07}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|occupation=Actor|years_active=2010–present|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|citizenship=Nigeria|alma_mater=[[DeVry University]]|children=|website=}}'''Bolanle Ninalowo'''{{Audio|Yo-Bolanle Ninalowo.ogg|Listen|help=no}}, also known as '''Nino''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2017/12/marriage-failed-bolanle-ninalowo-2/|title=Why my marriage failed –Bolanle Ninalowo|last=Peters|first=Abiola Alaba|date=31 December 2017|website=Newtelegraph|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019|archive-date=21 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221063309/http://www.newtelegraphng.com/2017/12/marriage-failed-bolanle-ninalowo-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> (born 7 May 1980) is a Nigerian actor and film producer. == Ukọlọ == Ọgba taki Ninalowo tefu ujọ ama ch'ifimu Nijiria, i ch'ukọlọ uña akaluka ọkọ efu unyi ọkọ efu United States of America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-accountant-america-us-relocate-nigeria/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: I Was An Accountant In America Before Relocating To Nigeria|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=5 May 2019|website=NaijaGists.com|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref> Alu ki mu dabi wa Nijiria, i ch'ukọlọ kpai [[Guaranty Trust Bank]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/wish-find-love-bolanle-ninalowo/|title=I wish to find love – Bolanle Ninalowo|website=Punch Newspapers|date=29 May 2016|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> Ninalowo chanẹ efu [[Nollywood]] efu ujọ ama ch'ifimu ejodudu che uña ẹnẹ ki ache dufu. Odu ifimu ejodudu ki che ma dọ ''Rebirth''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.informationng.com/2018/03/my-success-story-in-nollywood-bolanle-ninalowo.html|title=My success story in Nollywood – Bolanle Ninalowo|last=Nigeria|first=Information|date=21 March 2018|website=Information Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/wish-find-love-bolanle-ninalowo/|title=I wish to find love – Bolanle Ninalowo|website=Punch Newspapers|date=29 May 2016|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> == Ọlayi ñwu == Ninalowo che nẹ ọya kwobi ta ku ma da ru,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nigeria.shafaqna.com/|title=Why Bolanle Ninalowo And Wife, Bunmi Reconciled After 12 Years|website=Nigeria News (News Reader)|language=EN|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/bolanle-ninalowo-separated-mother-kids/|title=BOLANLE NINALOWO: WHY I SEPARATED FROM THE MOTHER OF MY KIDS|date=4 November 2017|website=The Nation Newspaper|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref> i la fu añọru che kpai ọya ñwu ki n'ọma meji kpai owñu<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/2019/01/real-reasons-why-actor-bolanle-ninalowo-and-wife-reconciled-after-12-years-of-separation.html|title=Real Reasons why Actor Bolanle Ninalowo and wife reconciled after 12 years of separation|date=17 January 2019|website=Kemi Filani News|language=en-GB|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eelive.ng/my-wife-and-i-are-doing-very-fine-bolanle-ninalowo/|title="My Wife and I are Doing Very Fine"- Bolanle Ninalowo|last=Eze|first=Louise|date=5 May 2019|website=Eelive|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref>, oka che ẹnẹkẹlẹ manyi ekeji nwu onobulẹ. Onwu ch'ọmaye efu Attah [[Rukky Sanda]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bolanle-ninalowo-rukky-sandas-cousin-becomes-nollywoods-new-toast/zq2s92h|title=Rukky Sanda's cousin becomes Nollywood's new toast|date=13 May 2015|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-cousin-rukky-sanda-first-movie-role-record-label/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: My Cousin, Rukky Sanda Gave Me My First Movie Role After My Record Label Failed|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=6 December 2017|website=NaijaGists.com - Nigerian Entertainment News & Motivation Blog Business Ideas, Natural Health & Relationship Tips|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/life/spotlight/up-close-and-personal-with-bolanle-ninalowo/|website=guardian.ng|access-date=23 November 2019|title=Up Close and Personal with Bolanle Ninalowo|date=5 December 2017}}</ref> ẹnẹ ki ache ifimu Nijiria dufu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/2019/01/real-reasons-why-actor-bolanle-ninalowo-and-wife-reconciled-after-12-years-of-separation.html|title=Real Reasons why Actor Bolanle Ninalowo and wife reconciled after 12 years of separation|date=17 January 2019|website=Kemi Filani News|language=en-GB|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> Nino rida kwefu Akpa eche tefu ọla-ọjọ egbọ anubi ki li oyi akanya ñwu efu ọtakada ọla-ọjọ ki mu t'ọtakada ki aña ñwu ọna ki ọlayi ñwu adọ kw'iko lẹ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://daily4mative.com/bolanle-ninalowo-reveals-real-reason-why-he-converted-from-islam-to-christianity|title=Bolanle Ninalowo reveals real reason Why he Converted From Islam To Christianity|date=18 July 2020|website=Daily4mative Newspaper|language=en-US|access-date=18 July 2020|archive-date=23 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723092005/https://daily4mative.com/bolanle-ninalowo-reveals-real-reason-why-he-converted-from-islam-to-christianity/|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Ami ifimu ku ma tu == * ''[[Husbands of Lagos]] (ọdọ 2015 tefu ọdọ 2017) uña Wale'' * ''[[Coming From Insanity|Coming from Insanity]] (ọdọ 2019) uña Rocky'' * Just Married (ọdọ 2015) uña Tobi * ''Night Bus To Lagos (ọdọ 2019)'' * The Wrecker (ọdọ 2019) uña Peter * Fate of Alakada (ọdọ 2020) uña Femi * ''Atlas (ọdọ 2017) uña Richard'' * ''A fire in the Rain (ọdọ 2017)'' * The Intervention (ọdọ 2017) uña Tunde da Silver * ''30 Years A Virgin (ọdọ 2017) uña Mikky'' * ''Iya iyawo'' * ''The Gateman (ọdọ 2017) uña Daniel'' * ''[[Road to Yesterday (film)|Road to Yesterday]]'' (ọdọ 2015) uña Tosin * ''[[Picture Perfect (2016 film)|Picture Perfect]] (ọdọ 2016) uña Jobe'' * ''[[Tiwa's Baggage]]'' (ọdọ 2017) uña Olly * ''[[When Men Promise]]'' (ọdọ 2017) uña Alex * ''[[Akpe: Return of the Beast]]'' (ọdọ 2019) * Men and Ego (ọdọ 2019) uña Mark * Trust Issues (ọdọ 2019) uña Andrew * ''[[Alter Date]]'' (ọdọ 2019) * Social Media 101 (ọdọ 2019) uña Lanre * ''[[Ratnik (film)|Ratnik]]'' (ọdọ 2020) uña Koko * ''[[Breaded Life]]'' (ọdọ 2021)<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 April 2021|title=New Nollywood comedy 'Breaded Life' hits cinemas|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/455641-new-nollywood-comedy-breaded-life-hits-cinemas.html|access-date=20 April 2021|language=en-GB}}</ref> uña Jobe * ''[[Crazy Grannies]]'' (ọdọ 2021) uña Kayode * ''[[13 Letters (film)|13 Letters]] (ọdọ 2021)'' * ''Almajiri (ọdọ 2022)<ref>{{Citation|last=McBaror|first=Toka|title=Almajiri|date=2022-11-11|type=Action, Crime, Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23126048/?ref_=nm_knf_c_2|access-date=2024-06-19|others=Ayo Makun, Alexx Ekubo, Asabe Madaki|publisher=Corporate World Entertainment}}</ref> uña Gangster'' * ''[[Obara'M]]'' ''(ọdọ 2022) uña Emeka'' * ''[[Far From Home (TV series)|Far From Home]] (ọdọ 2023) uña Oga Rambo (TV Series)'' * ''The Bloom Boys (ọdọ 2023) uña Dozie Okafor'' * ''Lakatabu (ọdọ 2024)'' * ''Ruthless (ọdọ 2024)'' * ''Someone Like You (ọdọ 2024) uña Phils/Felix'' == Uloko kpai echi dago == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award ceremony !Prize !Result !Ref |- |2010 |[[2010 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]] |Revelation of the Year |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="2" |2017 |[[City People Movie Awards|City People Movie Award]] |Best Supporting Actor of the Year - English |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Emmanuel|first=Daniji|date=18 October 2017|title=Full List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards|url=http://www.citypeopleonline.com/full-list-winners-2017-city-people-movie-awards/|access-date=23 November 2019|website=City People Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |[[2017 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]] |Best Actor in a Lead role - English |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 November 2017|title=BON Awards 2017: Kannywood’s Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award|url=https://dailytrust.com/bon-awards-2017-kannywood-s-ali-nuhu-receives-special-recognition-award|access-date=7 October 2021|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2018 |[[2018 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]] |Best Actor in a Lead Role - Yoruba|{{nom}} |<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=10 December 2018|title=BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/300174-bon-awards-2018-tope-oshin-tana-adelana-win-big.html|url-status=live|access-date=9 October 2021|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210181409/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/300174-bon-awards-2018-tope-oshin-tana-adelana-win-big.html|archive-date=10 December 2018}}</ref> |- |City People Movie Award |Best Actor of the Year - English |{{won}} | |} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * [https://m.imdb.com/name/nm7970787/ Bolanle Ninalowo’s IMDb Page] {{Authority control}} {{Nigeria-actor-stub}} tmf7akvdps9bt1r1f33dd2b3139cboe 37663 37662 2025-06-05T13:22:15Z Splendourbeauty 119 37663 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian actor (born 1980)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}{{Infobox person|name=Bolanle Ninalowo|image=Bolanle Ninalowo at the 2020 AMVCA Panned.jpeg|caption=Bolanle Ninalowo at the 2020 AMVCA|other_names=Nino|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1980|05|07}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|occupation=Actor|years_active=2010–present|nationality=[[Nigerian]]|citizenship=Nigeria|alma_mater=[[DeVry University]]|children=|website=}}'''Bolanle Ninalowo'''{{Audio|Yo-Bolanle Ninalowo.ogg|Listen|help=no}}, ku ma dọ '''Nino''' gẹ,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2017/12/marriage-failed-bolanle-ninalowo-2/|title=Why my marriage failed –Bolanle Ninalowo|last=Peters|first=Abiola Alaba|date=31 December 2017|website=Newtelegraph|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019|archive-date=21 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221063309/http://www.newtelegraphng.com/2017/12/marriage-failed-bolanle-ninalowo-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> (ma ki ọjọ ẹkebie efu ochu elu efu ọdọ 1980) chi ach'ifimu kpai ach'ifimu dufu ki kw'ojanẹ Nijiria. == Ukọlọ == Ọgba taki Ninalowo tefu ujọ ama ch'ifimu Nijiria, i ch'ukọlọ uña akaluka ọkọ efu unyi ọkọ efu United States of America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-accountant-america-us-relocate-nigeria/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: I Was An Accountant In America Before Relocating To Nigeria|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=5 May 2019|website=NaijaGists.com|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref> Alu ki mu dabi wa Nijiria, i ch'ukọlọ kpai [[Guaranty Trust Bank]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/wish-find-love-bolanle-ninalowo/|title=I wish to find love – Bolanle Ninalowo|website=Punch Newspapers|date=29 May 2016|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> Ninalowo chanẹ efu [[Nollywood]] efu ujọ ama ch'ifimu ejodudu che uña ẹnẹ ki ache dufu. Odu ifimu ejodudu ki che ma dọ ''Rebirth''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.informationng.com/2018/03/my-success-story-in-nollywood-bolanle-ninalowo.html|title=My success story in Nollywood – Bolanle Ninalowo|last=Nigeria|first=Information|date=21 March 2018|website=Information Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/wish-find-love-bolanle-ninalowo/|title=I wish to find love – Bolanle Ninalowo|website=Punch Newspapers|date=29 May 2016|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> == Ọlayi ñwu == Ninalowo che nẹ ọya kwobi ta ku ma da ru,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nigeria.shafaqna.com/|title=Why Bolanle Ninalowo And Wife, Bunmi Reconciled After 12 Years|website=Nigeria News (News Reader)|language=EN|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/bolanle-ninalowo-separated-mother-kids/|title=BOLANLE NINALOWO: WHY I SEPARATED FROM THE MOTHER OF MY KIDS|date=4 November 2017|website=The Nation Newspaper|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref> i la fu añọru che kpai ọya ñwu ki n'ọma meji kpai owñu<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/2019/01/real-reasons-why-actor-bolanle-ninalowo-and-wife-reconciled-after-12-years-of-separation.html|title=Real Reasons why Actor Bolanle Ninalowo and wife reconciled after 12 years of separation|date=17 January 2019|website=Kemi Filani News|language=en-GB|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eelive.ng/my-wife-and-i-are-doing-very-fine-bolanle-ninalowo/|title="My Wife and I are Doing Very Fine"- Bolanle Ninalowo|last=Eze|first=Louise|date=5 May 2019|website=Eelive|language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref>, oka che ẹnẹkẹlẹ manyi ekeji nwu onobulẹ. Onwu ch'ọmaye efu Attah [[Rukky Sanda]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bolanle-ninalowo-rukky-sandas-cousin-becomes-nollywoods-new-toast/zq2s92h|title=Rukky Sanda's cousin becomes Nollywood's new toast|date=13 May 2015|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naijagists.com/bolanle-ninalowo-cousin-rukky-sanda-first-movie-role-record-label/|title=Bolanle Ninalowo: My Cousin, Rukky Sanda Gave Me My First Movie Role After My Record Label Failed|last=Gists|first=Naija|date=6 December 2017|website=NaijaGists.com - Nigerian Entertainment News & Motivation Blog Business Ideas, Natural Health & Relationship Tips|language=en-US|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/life/spotlight/up-close-and-personal-with-bolanle-ninalowo/|website=guardian.ng|access-date=23 November 2019|title=Up Close and Personal with Bolanle Ninalowo|date=5 December 2017}}</ref> ẹnẹ ki ache ifimu Nijiria dufu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/2019/01/real-reasons-why-actor-bolanle-ninalowo-and-wife-reconciled-after-12-years-of-separation.html|title=Real Reasons why Actor Bolanle Ninalowo and wife reconciled after 12 years of separation|date=17 January 2019|website=Kemi Filani News|language=en-GB|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> Nino rida kwefu Akpa eche tefu ọla-ọjọ egbọ anubi ki li oyi akanya ñwu efu ọtakada ọla-ọjọ ki mu t'ọtakada ki aña ñwu ọna ki ọlayi ñwu adọ kw'iko lẹ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://daily4mative.com/bolanle-ninalowo-reveals-real-reason-why-he-converted-from-islam-to-christianity|title=Bolanle Ninalowo reveals real reason Why he Converted From Islam To Christianity|date=18 July 2020|website=Daily4mative Newspaper|language=en-US|access-date=18 July 2020|archive-date=23 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723092005/https://daily4mative.com/bolanle-ninalowo-reveals-real-reason-why-he-converted-from-islam-to-christianity/|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Ami ifimu ku ma tu == * ''[[Husbands of Lagos]] (ọdọ 2015 tefu ọdọ 2017) uña Wale'' * ''[[Coming From Insanity|Coming from Insanity]] (ọdọ 2019) uña Rocky'' * Just Married (ọdọ 2015) uña Tobi * ''Night Bus To Lagos (ọdọ 2019)'' * The Wrecker (ọdọ 2019) uña Peter * Fate of Alakada (ọdọ 2020) uña Femi * ''Atlas (ọdọ 2017) uña Richard'' * ''A fire in the Rain (ọdọ 2017)'' * The Intervention (ọdọ 2017) uña Tunde da Silver * ''30 Years A Virgin (ọdọ 2017) uña Mikky'' * ''Iya iyawo'' * ''The Gateman (ọdọ 2017) uña Daniel'' * ''[[Road to Yesterday (film)|Road to Yesterday]]'' (ọdọ 2015) uña Tosin * ''[[Picture Perfect (2016 film)|Picture Perfect]] (ọdọ 2016) uña Jobe'' * ''[[Tiwa's Baggage]]'' (ọdọ 2017) uña Olly * ''[[When Men Promise]]'' (ọdọ 2017) uña Alex * ''[[Akpe: Return of the Beast]]'' (ọdọ 2019) * Men and Ego (ọdọ 2019) uña Mark * Trust Issues (ọdọ 2019) uña Andrew * ''[[Alter Date]]'' (ọdọ 2019) * Social Media 101 (ọdọ 2019) uña Lanre * ''[[Ratnik (film)|Ratnik]]'' (ọdọ 2020) uña Koko * ''[[Breaded Life]]'' (ọdọ 2021)<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 April 2021|title=New Nollywood comedy 'Breaded Life' hits cinemas|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/455641-new-nollywood-comedy-breaded-life-hits-cinemas.html|access-date=20 April 2021|language=en-GB}}</ref> uña Jobe * ''[[Crazy Grannies]]'' (ọdọ 2021) uña Kayode * ''[[13 Letters (film)|13 Letters]] (ọdọ 2021)'' * ''Almajiri (ọdọ 2022)<ref>{{Citation|last=McBaror|first=Toka|title=Almajiri|date=2022-11-11|type=Action, Crime, Drama|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23126048/?ref_=nm_knf_c_2|access-date=2024-06-19|others=Ayo Makun, Alexx Ekubo, Asabe Madaki|publisher=Corporate World Entertainment}}</ref> uña Gangster'' * ''[[Obara'M]]'' ''(ọdọ 2022) uña Emeka'' * ''[[Far From Home (TV series)|Far From Home]] (ọdọ 2023) uña Oga Rambo (TV Series)'' * ''The Bloom Boys (ọdọ 2023) uña Dozie Okafor'' * ''Lakatabu (ọdọ 2024)'' * ''Ruthless (ọdọ 2024)'' * ''Someone Like You (ọdọ 2024) uña Phils/Felix'' == Uloko kpai echi dago == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award ceremony !Prize !Result !Ref |- |2010 |[[2010 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]] |Revelation of the Year |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="2" |2017 |[[City People Movie Awards|City People Movie Award]] |Best Supporting Actor of the Year - English |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Emmanuel|first=Daniji|date=18 October 2017|title=Full List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards|url=http://www.citypeopleonline.com/full-list-winners-2017-city-people-movie-awards/|access-date=23 November 2019|website=City People Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |[[2017 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]] |Best Actor in a Lead role - English |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 November 2017|title=BON Awards 2017: Kannywood’s Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award|url=https://dailytrust.com/bon-awards-2017-kannywood-s-ali-nuhu-receives-special-recognition-award|access-date=7 October 2021|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2018 |[[2018 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]] |Best Actor in a Lead Role - Yoruba|{{nom}} |<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=10 December 2018|title=BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/300174-bon-awards-2018-tope-oshin-tana-adelana-win-big.html|url-status=live|access-date=9 October 2021|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210181409/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/300174-bon-awards-2018-tope-oshin-tana-adelana-win-big.html|archive-date=10 December 2018}}</ref> |- |City People Movie Award |Best Actor of the Year - English |{{won}} | |} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * [https://m.imdb.com/name/nm7970787/ Bolanle Ninalowo’s IMDb Page] {{Authority control}} {{Nigeria-actor-stub}} 7cqoy0gwnfkl9oa1nf85a7t9s8ipypq 0 1741 37666 2025-06-05T21:17:36Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = Genoa..." 37666 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (born 8 January 2000) is a Cameroonian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defensive midfielder]] for Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] i9fjobw2c8sjxgp32sn2lx0qgbbmuvs 37667 37666 2025-06-05T21:20:31Z Austinea3 116 37667 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ born 8 January 2000) is a Cameroonian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defensive midfielder]] for Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] m0z1z6e4mz5x3j86gljf4bkay4voqxd 37668 37667 2025-06-05T21:27:51Z Austinea3 116 37668 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) is a Cameroonian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defensive midfielder]] for Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] n3q777bvdb3hjldgupno10qbyu3jo0x 37669 37668 2025-06-05T21:28:54Z Austinea3 116 37669 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu is a Cameroonian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defensive midfielder]] for Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] d5gty38ae23k93nkx2dvfhh7e2kpq4v 37670 37669 2025-06-05T21:29:41Z Austinea3 116 37670 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu is a Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defensive midfielder]] for Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 9jwbwcyt9f7ltdnbfgqv91a2dvau8pw 37671 37670 2025-06-06T06:57:01Z Austinea3 116 37671 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defensive midfielder]] for Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 0bhgvwumbv7qa3m5ji62x17l9mdp3jd 37672 37671 2025-06-06T06:59:07Z Austinea3 116 37672 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kì rì who plays as a [[defensive midfielder]] for Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 0c1b9nvn2jlbza7xpah2yzae50uuw18 37673 37672 2025-06-06T07:00:26Z Austinea3 116 37673 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] for Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 50s55vtdnw5sfkcecvab4bg2l9uxr8i 37674 37673 2025-06-06T07:00:56Z Austinea3 116 37674 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù for Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] dp8zj8dnj0krraqyn5qrey7bszmvi4z 37675 37674 2025-06-06T07:01:58Z Austinea3 116 37675 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] ib8qxh28golp9j73ve02en0gkq0zmb3 37676 37675 2025-06-06T07:04:16Z Austinea3 116 37676 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] nvw8sg09743rzxbhncg9ncnojbudx5n 37677 37676 2025-06-06T07:14:42Z Austinea3 116 37677 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 8gq5b2ddf41nv2vdqmutwid5qdlxynq 37678 37677 2025-06-06T10:58:27Z Austinea3 116 37678 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì on loan from [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] d22idups53qcp8ten8q8ol86gcb24ij 37679 37678 2025-06-06T10:59:33Z Austinea3 116 37679 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] k5gcgi4sh03e4k1vhqon2akywgg8o50 37680 37679 2025-06-06T11:02:03Z Austinea3 116 37680 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 4x4asuznsci44qu4cjv5381qscgdcvd 37681 37680 2025-06-06T11:05:19Z Austinea3 116 37681 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ On 31 January 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] hbp7li1dj9c747cvg2idk18t8szi9ko 37682 37681 2025-06-06T11:06:29Z Austinea3 116 37682 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] dc1odngmspws9bqek0xlxx64kiiznwy 37683 37682 2025-06-06T11:11:28Z Austinea3 116 37683 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jónì joined [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì from [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 9u89mkgdgh496toh077u0mlge64cidd 37684 37683 2025-06-06T11:12:15Z Austinea3 116 37684 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jónì [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] mghcao7p5qm96qnkibh6l6n8zf26zkw 37685 37684 2025-06-06T11:14:51Z Austinea3 116 37685 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jónì [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaì made his professional debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] fv4520roc1mdyvszhyldy3p46t1u408 37686 37685 2025-06-06T11:18:16Z Austinea3 116 37686 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jónì [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí éjì kpọ kàà efu kú dù máa debut with Lille in a 2–1 [[Ligue 1]] loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] dzxrpi77tbs73cwu7fxqsyvnuuuabtl 37687 37686 2025-06-06T11:27:10Z Austinea3 116 37687 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ on 16 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 30eo1dficgs5vpnhy2l3jgncpwp0t1m 37688 37687 2025-06-06T11:33:24Z Austinea3 116 37688 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 6zm952avo2gewee8g6ttjzffcyqv5fy 37689 37688 2025-06-06T11:35:38Z Austinea3 116 37689 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> èfu ochú ẹ̀kẹ̀jo ọdọ In August 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] ag1x9hpqm67fpl52si55houq1r496bl 37690 37689 2025-06-06T11:36:21Z Austinea3 116 37690 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> èfu ochú ẹ̀kẹ̀jo ọdọ 2020, he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] rmdsk7osmmouuya6iokuamiduxo1sfb 37691 37690 2025-06-06T11:37:44Z Austinea3 116 37691 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> èfu ochú ẹ̀kẹ̀jo ọdọ 2020,ì dẹ̀gbayù he joined Belgian club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] niytbounwujt4h03kff50z277nmkeuq 37692 37691 2025-06-06T11:39:43Z Austinea3 116 37692 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> èfu ochú ẹ̀kẹ̀jo ọdọ 2020,ì dẹ̀gbayù Belgian efu clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] c48b0tc3fcxltgwxk109x9yp9d5gwvf 37693 37692 2025-06-06T11:40:22Z Austinea3 116 37693 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> èfu ochú ẹ̀kẹ̀jo ọdọ 2020,ì dẹ̀gbayù Belgian efu clóbú yẹ̀ [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] abl7qki1yjm8o8ukyd6nqno9i4kipud 37694 37693 2025-06-06T11:44:12Z Austinea3 116 37694 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> èfu ochú ẹ̀kẹ̀jo ọdọ 2020,ì dẹ̀gbayù Belgian efu clóbú yẹ̀ [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] ónwù kpá amì arúbòlu ògbulu-ǹ ku ma kwì lìlle ojì ámèé along with some Lille players on loan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 5eez6fvtlby40qstdbaah2haevisuid 37695 37694 2025-06-06T11:45:47Z Austinea3 116 37695 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> èfu ochú ẹ̀kẹ̀jo ọdọ 2020,ì dẹ̀gbayù Belgian efu clóbú yẹ̀ [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] ónwù kpá amì arúbòlu ògbulu-ǹ ku ma kwì lìlle ojì ámèé <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 02ghzj6785y7f4qjm4jwwhn0rlllzqj 37696 37695 2025-06-06T11:51:26Z Austinea3 116 37696 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> èfu ochú ẹ̀kẹ̀jo ọdọ 2020,ì dẹ̀gbayù Belgian efu clóbú yẹ̀ [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] ónwù kpá amì arúbòlu ògbulu-ǹ ku ma kwì lìlle ojì ámèé <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref>ùgbo kì gbì ìcardì èkpa tódu kì chewǹ bibì kū ma du tá‘nèẹ̀ kwẹ́fu bóọ́lu6 efu where he received a red card in a [[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat National 2 players]] [[Category:Ligue 1 players]] [[Category:Belgian Pro League players]] [[Category:Ligue 2 players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:Serie A players]] [[Category:Leixões S.C. players]] [[Category:Lille OSC players]] [[Category:Royal Excel Mouscron players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux players]] [[Category:RC Lens players]] [[Category:Beşiktaş J.K. footballers]] [[Category:Olympique de Marseille players]] [[Category:Genoa CFC players]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Italy]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] [[Category:2021 Africa Cup of Nations players]] 47aks52gja3nbuwerpdx9tckmapefk3 37697 37696 2025-06-06T11:52:53Z Austinea3 116 37697 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jean Onana | fullname = Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana | image = Jean Onana (cropped).jpg | image_size = 260px | caption = Onana with [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|8|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (on loan from [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]]) | clubnumber = 5 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2019 | youthclubs1 = Nkufo Academy | youthyears2 = 2019 | youthclubs2 = → [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] (loan) | years1 = 2019–2020 | clubs1 = [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2020–2021 | clubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille B]] | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2020–2021 | clubs3 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]] | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = [[RC Lens|Lens]] | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023– | clubs7 = [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = → [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = → [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] (loan) | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2020–2022 | nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 30 May 2025 | nationalteam-update = 22 September 2022 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[association football|football]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}} {{Medal|3rd|[[2021 Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Cameroon]]|}} }} '''Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana''' (ma bì efú ochú ẹju odudu nólu mẹ̀‘jo efu ọdọ 2000) ì chóma kìa rúbólú nwu Cameroonian [[Association football|footballer]] Õn chì ẹ́nẹ kìa rì [[defensive midfielder]] ǹwù Italian {{Italian football updater|Genoa}} kì chì clóbú [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]],ì d'omo ojì áméè kwì [[Süper Lig]] ì clóbú yẹ̀ club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player|url=https://www.ligue1.com/player|access-date=27 January 2022|publisher=Ligue 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jean Onana {{!}} BeSoccer|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/biography/j-onana-864791|access-date=27 January 2022|website=BeSoccer}}</ref> ==Club career== Ọjọ kochu eju-odudú nólu ógwu egwa nyọ kàà ọdọ 2020, Onana jóoń [[Lille OSC|Lille]] kwì [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/le-milieu-camerounais-jean-onana-est-lillois|title=Le milieu camerounais Jean Onana est Lillois &#124; Lille LOSC|website=www.losc.fr}}</ref> Onana chanẹ ẹrubolu ńwu òmama kpaí lilie ,' efu éjì kpọ kàà kù má ròó efu [[Ligue 1]] kpaì [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] kú má falú ọjọ kochu ékẹ́jì nólu ekẹ̀gwẹ̀fa efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/16/france/ligue-1/lille-olympique-sporting-club-metropole/olympique-de-marseille/3030794/|title=Lille vs. Olympique Marseille - 16 February 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> èfu ochú ẹ̀kẹ̀jo ọdọ 2020,ì dẹ̀gbayù Belgian efu clóbú yẹ̀ [[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] ónwù kpá amì arúbòlu ògbulu-ǹ ku ma kwì lìlle ojì ámèé <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/dabila-royal-excel-mouscron-sign-ivorian-and-lille-centre/soa9neyhudxk1ik5np10n5u4n|title=Royal Excel Mouscron sign Ivorian and Lille centre back|work= [[Goal.com]]|date=18 August 2020|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref>ùgbo kì gbì ìcardì èkpa tódu kì chewǹ bibì kū ma du tá‘nèẹ̀ kwẹ́fu bóọ́lu efu[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|Division A]] match defeat to [[K.V. Kortrijk|Kortrijk]] on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/09/13/belgium/pro-league/kv-kortrijk/rrc-peruwelz/3323555/|title= KV Kortrijk vs. Excel Mouscron - 13 September 2020|website=Soccerway}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, Onana moved to Ligue 1 club [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/news/32546/junior-onana-rejoint-les-girondins|title=Junior Onana rejoint les Girondins|date=30 August 2021|language=fr}}</ref> On 1 September 2022, he signed for his former club Lille's rivals [[RC Lens|Lens]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Jean Onana, du coffre dans l'entrejeu |url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-contrat-jean-onana-rclens-20220901 |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[RC Lens]] |language=fr}}</ref> He made his first appearance with Lens on 4 September 2022 against [[Stade de Reims|Reims]]. On 21 July 2023 Onana moved to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jean Onana switches to Beşiktaş|url=https://bjk.com.tr/en/haber/86597/jean-onana-switches-to-besiktas.html|date=2023-07-21|access-date=2023-07-23|website=bjk.com.tr|language=en}}</ref> On 11 December 2023, it was officially announced that Onana has been excluded from the Beşiktaş squad along with [[Vincent Aboubakar]], [[Valentin Rosier]], [[Rachid Ghezzal]] and [[Eric Bailly]] due to poor performance and incompatibility within the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/87745/kulubumuzden-bilgilendirme.html|title=Kulübümüzden Bilgilendirme |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K.|access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> On 8 January 2024, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to Ligue 1 club [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] until the end of the [[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Jean Onana, Marsilya'ya Geçici Transfer Oldu |trans-title=Jean Onana was temporarily transferred to Marseille |url=https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/88007/jean-onana-marsilyaya-gecici-transfer-oldu.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Beşiktaş J.K. |language=Turkish}}</ref> On 30 January 2025, Beşiktaş sent Onana on loan to [[Serie A]] club [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]] until the end of the [[2024–25 Genoa CFC season|season]], with an option to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson|trans-title=Official: Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/official-genoa-sign-onana-and-ellertsson-40638511 |access-date=30 January 2025 |publisher=onefootball.com |language=English}}</ref> ==International career== Onana made his [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] debut on 8 October 2020 in a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://africa.espn.com/football/match?gameId=585119|title=Japan v Cameroon game report|date=8 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon - J. Onana - Profile with news, career statistics and history|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Soccerway}}</ref> == Personal life == In the early morning of 20 May 2024, Onana and OM teammate [[Faris Moumbagna]] were the victims of an armed robbery attempt while they were in their cars as they were leaving [[La Commanderie]]. Although neither were injured, two bullet holes were found on the driver's door on one of the vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Flavien |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=20 May 2024 |title=Marseille : les footballeurs Onana et Moumbagna braqués, des impacts de balles retrouvés sur leurs voitures |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/marseille-les-footballeurs-onana-et-moumbagna-victimes-dune-tentative-de-vol-a-main-armee-sur-leurs-voitures-20-05-2024-Q6EXZOW4GZEJ5LV7Y2BPSLX5B4.php |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=[[Le Parisien]] |language=Fr}}</ref> He's not related to [[André Onana]] despite sharing same surname. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 19 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jean-emile-junior-onana-onana/598695/|title=Jean Onana|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Belgian Cup]], [[Coupe de France]]}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] |[[2018–19 LigaPro|2018–19]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[[Lille OSC|Lille]] |[[2019–20 Lille OSC season|2019–20]] |[[Ligue 1]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[Royal Excel Mouscron|Mouscron]] (loan) |[[2020–21 Belgian First Division A|2020–21]] |[[Belgian Pro League]] |28||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||29||2 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] |[[2021–22 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2021–22]] |Ligue 1 |23||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- |[[2022–23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season|2022–23]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !26!!3!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!3 |- |[[RC Lens|Lens]] |[[2022–23 RC Lens season|2022–23]] |Ligue 1 |21||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- |[[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]] |[[2023–24 Beşiktaş J.K. season|2023–24]] |[[Süper Lig]] |4||0||0||0||6{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa Conference League]]}}||0||10||0 |- |[[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] (loan) |[[2023–24 Olympique de Marseille season|2023–24]] |Ligue 1 |13||1||1||0||0||0||14||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !94!!4!!4!!0!!6!!0!!104!!4 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 23 September 2022}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jean Onana|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79731/Jean_Onana.html|publisher=national-football-teams.com|accessdate=17 May 2024|language=English}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] |2020||1||0 |- |2021||2||0 |- |2022||7||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!0 |} == Honours == '''Beşiktaş''' * [[Turkish Super Cup]]: [[2024 Turkish Super Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-claims-turkcell-super-cup-with-5-0-win-over-galatasaray-35863/|title=Besiktas claims Turkcell Super Cup with 5-0 win over Galatasaray|website=Türkiye Today|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * [https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan Clermont Foot profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223051429/https://www.clermontfoot.com/effectif/joueurs/chader-sofyan |date=23 February 2020 }} {{Genoa CFC squad}} {{Cameroon squad 2021 Africa Cup of Nations}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onana, Jean}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Yaoundé]] [[Category:Cameroonian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Cameroonian sportsmen]] [[Category:Cameroon men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Championnat 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