Moses Simon celebrates 150 Ligue 1 appearances Moses Simon, one of Nigeria’s longest-serving players in Ligue 1, celebrated a significant milestone this past weekend by making his 150th appearance in the French top flight. During FC Nantes’ 1-1 draw with Angers, Simon provided an assist for Johann Lepenant’s goal, marking his 29th assist for the club. This achievement has made Simon the top contributor in assists for FC Nantes, surpassing the previous record held by Emiliano Sala. His outstanding performances have placed him among the top Nigerian players in Ligue 1 history, with only Victor Ikpeba, Taye Taiwo, Wilson Oruma, and John Utaka having made more appearances in the French league. Simon’s form this season has been stellar, earning him the Player of the Month award for August, and he currently leads Nantes with two goals and two assists in the domestic league. Simon remains under contract with Nantes until 2026 and continues to play a key role for the team, which is currently ranked fifth after five matchdays. Editorial Moses Simon’s journey in Ligue 1 has been nothing short of remarkable, cementing his place as one of Nigeria’s standout players in European football. His consistency and ability to contribute goals and assists make him indispensable for FC Nantes, a team that has benefitted greatly from his presence since he arrived in 2019. Simon initially joined Nantes on loan from Spanish side Levante in 2019 before making the move permanent. He has since become a crucial figure for the club, playing a key role in helping Nantes win the Coupe de France during the 2021-22 season. Throughout his Ligue 1 career with Nantes, Simon has scored 27 goals and provided 29 assists. We believe Simon’s milestone of 150 Ligue 1 appearances highlights his professionalism and dedication to the game.