Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon born on the 12th of July, 1995, is a Nigerian football player who plays as a Left Winger for Ligue 1 club Nantes and the Nigerian national team known as the Super Eagles.
Simon is one of the present super eagles generation who have been playing for the country for a long time. In this post, we will get to know about Moses Simon, his current club and career statistics so far. Join me as we bisect each area of this post bit by bit.
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MOSES SIMON BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
OK, let's get to know some early life details about Moses Simon. The baller was born on the 12th of July, 1995 in Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria, to Benue parents. Growing up, Simon lived in Jos, Kaduna and Benue state respectively, with Jos being the primary place of settlement.
Moses Simon did pass through formal education, up till his senior secondary school level, where he got his SS Certificate. Though at the moment, we don't have information on the names of the schools he attended.
For his football education, Moses attended GBS Academy, where he trained and played and got better at his passion. According to stats, Simon played with GBS Academy for up to 10 Years, starting from 2003-2013. From here, he proceeded to Ajax and so on. Details on Moses Simon’s family background will be revealed in a later section of the post.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. 2003-2013 – GBS Academy
2. 2013 – Ajax
3. 2013-2015 – Nigeria U20
4. 2014-2015 – Trenčín
5. 2015 – Nigeria (Super Eagles)
6. 2015-2018 – Gent
7. 2018-2020 – Levante
8. 2019-2020 – Nantes (loan)
9. 2020 upwards – Nantes
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LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. Eredivisie
2. Slovak First Football League
3. Belgian Pro League
4. Segunda División
5. Ligue 1
6. La Liga
7. AFCON
8. FIFA
9. Slovak Cup
10. Belgian Cup
11. Copa del Rey
12. UEFA Europa League
13. Belgian Pro League European play-offs
14. UEFA Champions League
15. Belgian Super Cup
16. Coupe de la Ligue
17. Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs
18. Trophée des Champions
POSITION: Left Winger
CURRENT CLUB: Nantes
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
As an Individual:
Moses Simon was awarded a Member Of the Order of the Niger (MON) for his patriotism in playing and representing his country in international football competitions.
As a Team:
1. For his time playing with Gent, he won the Belgian Pro League 1 time (2014-2015) and the Belgian Super Cup Once (2015) as well.
2. He and his team won the 2021-2022 Coupe de France title for Nantes.
3. And for his dear country, he reached second place alongside his Eagles counterpart in the 2023 AFCON games.
MOSES SIMON AGE
Moses Simon is 29 years old as of 2024. He was born on the 12th of July, 1995.
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MOSES SIMON HEIGHT
Moses Simon is 5 ft 6 inches tall.
NATIONALITY
Moses Simon comes from Nigeria, a popular country found in the West of Africa.
STATE OF ORIGIN AND TRIBE
Moses Simon is from Benue State, North-Central Nigeria. Moses Simon is an Idoma man by tribe, and he speaks the Idoma language as well.
MOSES SIMON PARENTS
Nothing much is known about Mr. and Mrs. Simon, though Wikipedia has it that Moses’ father was a Soldier, who served in the Nigerian Military in his prime before retirement. It's also stated that Moses' father is a polygamous man.
MOSES SIMON WIFE
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Moses Simon is married to his long time girlfriend and wife, Mrs. Ibukun Sarah Adenuga, or better still Mrs. Ibukun Sarah Simon. The two met each other in senior secondary school and have since being lovers up till their marriage in December of 2015. Mrs. Sarah is Yoruba by tribe and she hails from Oyo State, Western Nigeria.
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The union between the two was blessed with two female children, who go by the names of Emmanuella and Ehi Simon, respectively. We pray his family continues to blossom. Moses values family time a lot, as he is constantly seen on social media with his wife and children engaging in recreational activities.
RELIGION
Moses Simon is a strong and devout Christian. He has professed his faith in Christianity numerous times, even when he presented his children to God in the church.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Simon Moses3
Instagram: m_simon27
Twitter: Simon27Moses
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: 92k followers
Instagram: 296k followers
Twitter: 59k followers
FUN FACTS
We scavenged for fun facts on Moses Simon and found some. Enjoy them below.
1. Moses Simon began his youth career with GBS Academy in Jos, Nigeria.
2. Simon's pace, skill, and versatility have earned him comparisons to Nigerian football legend, Finidi George.
3. He is known for his speed, with some reports suggesting he can reach speeds of up to 30 km/h.
4. Simon's playing style has been described as "direct" and "attack-minded".
5. He is comfortable playing on either wing or as a center-forward.
6. Simon has been praised for his work rate and ability to track back and support his team's defense.
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CONCLUSION
Moses Simon's rise to football stardom is a true inspiration. He's come a long way from his humble beginnings in Jos and Kaduna, and his success is of hard work and talent. As a key player for Nigeria, Simon continues to make his country proud. What's your favorite thing about Moses Simon's game? Let me know in the comment section below. Thanks for reading.
FAQS
Q. Who is Moses Simon’s wife?
A. Moses Simon’s wife is Mrs. Ibukun Sarah Adenuga. The two met each other in senior secondary school.
Q. Is Moses Simon from Benue state?
A. Yes, Moses Simon is from Benue state.
Q. Which club is Moses Simon playing for?
A. Moses Simon currently plays for Ligue 1 club, Nantes.
Q. What tribe is Moses Simon?
A. Moses Simon is Idoma by tribe. Idoma is a tribe and language found in Benue state, Nigeria.
Q. What is Moses Simon salary?
A. Moses Simon earns about €2.4ml annually at Nantes.
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