Moses Simon’s salary, net worth, wife, cars, team and more

Moses Simon’s salary, net worth, wife, cars, team and more

Lewis Injai
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM

In a highly competitive league such as AFCON that is packed with star power, standing out and even being the shining player is a rare and impressive feat. That is the case for Moses Simon. the Nigerian star not only stood out but also gave an outstanding performance in the recently concluded AFCON 21. This also applies to the French side, where he was named Nantes player of the season for the 2019-20 season. Moses Simon’s salary is on the increase! Let's find out more.

Moses Simon’s salary
Moses Simon poses with the man of the match trophy in the recently concluded AFCON 21. Photo:@m_simon27
Source: Instagram

In terms of the pay-performance relationship, Moses Simon is racking in a fortune in the European League. So just how much is Moses Simon’s Salary? Well, in this article, we explore fascinating facts like his salary, net worth, wife, cars, and the teams he’s played for up.

Moses Simon’s profile summary

  • Full Name: Moses Daddy Ajala Simon
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: July 12, 1995
  • Age: 26 as of February 2022
  • Ethnicity: Black
  • Zodiac sign: Cancer
  • Place of Birth: Jos, Plateau State Nigeria
  • Current Residence: Nantes, France
  • Height in meters: 1.68
  • Height in feet: 5’6”
  • Weight in Kilograms: 66
  • Weight in pounds: 145
  • Occupation: Professional football player
  • Position: Forward, Winger
  • Years Active: 2013 to date
  • Clubs: Ajax, Trencin, Gent, Levante, Nantes
  • Current Club: Nantes FC
  • National Teams: Nigeria, also known as the Super Eagles (2013 to date)
  • Total professional football Appearances: 255
  • Total Professional football goals: 49
  • Net worth: $7.9 million
  • Marital status: married.
  • Wife: Ibukun Sarah Adenuga
  • Instagram:@m_simon27
  • Twitter:@Simon27Moses

Which state is Moses Simon from?

The winger hails from Jos, Plateau state of Nigeria, a place considered the hotbed for football stars. This background of coming from a place of exceptional talent shaped who he is today.

From the time he joined the Academy, Moses was always destined for greatness, and it was only a matter of time the world got a taste of that too.

He was close to signing with Kaduna United, a team competing in Nigeria’s Premier League, when Ajax, who had been following his progress, closely invited him to train with them. And just like that, with the backing of his coach, the then 18-year-old Moses left for Europe to Start a successful football career spanning up to today.

Moses Simon’s salary, net worth, wife, cars, team and more
Moses Simon runs with the ball during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC and FC Nantes. Photo@Sylvain Lefevre
Source: Getty Images
Moses is an exceptionally talented winger. It has been a long time since I saw an incredibly gifted, young player like Moses. He is just always doing something special, intimidating defenders and scoring fantastic goals. This boy is ready, he is a complete player and can play for any team in Europe. Everybody call[s] him Ronaldo and there is a reason for that. Said his Youth academy coach.

Moses Simon’s net worth

Arguably one of the best players to come out of AFCON 21, Moses Simon has made quite a fortune over the years.

The decorated star embodies sheer hard work and resilience, so it comes as no surprise when his net worth is pegged around $7.9 million when compiling this article. He has primarily made his wealth through his football career, which spans over 9 years.

What is Moses Simon’s salary?

The star is obviously among the top-tier category earners of African players in the French league while playing for his current club of Nantes FC. He has a current market value of over $10.2 million and reportedly earns around $156,000 monthly.

Below is a recap of his earnings over the years.

Moses Simon’s salary, net worth, wife, cars, team and more
Moses Simon’s salary over the years (Modified by author)
Source: UGC

Moses Simon’s houses

In January 2020, the star held a beautiful dedication ceremony in his then-new palatial mansion in Sabo, Kaduna South. The mansion boasts mind-blowing features, which include: a dozen bedrooms, a five-a-side football pitch, a swimming pool, and a chalet. The house is his primary residence whenever he and his family are in Nigeria.

Moses Simon's cars

It is pretty rare for a star of his caliber to shy off from showing off some of his prized possessions. This is the case for the winger, which makes what he drives, whether in Nigeria or Europe, somewhat of a mystery.

Moses Simon’s wife

December 29, 2015, the star married his longtime girlfriend, Ibukun Sarah Adenuga. With whom he has had two adorable daughters. They welcomed their first daughter in 2018 and their second daughter in 2020.

Moses Simon’s salary
Moses Simon with his family. Photo: @m_simon27 (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Moses’s Instagram

The footballer is very active on social media and has gathered quite a number of followers over the years. His Instagram account has over 223k followers, while his Twitter handle has over 49k followers when compiling this article.

Putting in the effort to improve your skills will ultimately lead to your success. Moses Simon is a true living testament to that and his salary does not come as a surprise. Considering the effort the star has put in over the years to perfect his skills his well on his way to soccer stardom.

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