Moses Simon
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Match-by-match stats
Moses Simon 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Moses Simon has appeared in 29 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 2,028 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 11 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.27 | 20 |
| Shots | 34 | 1.50 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.50 | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.27 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.09 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.62 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.40 | 31 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Key passes | 33 | 1.50 | 74 |
| Chances created | 20 | 0.89 | 51 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.31 | 63 |
Moses Simon has taken 34 shots with 11 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 60 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 18th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Moses Simon has 3 assists and 33 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 101 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 42nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 485 | 21.50 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 410 | 18.20 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 0.58 | 53 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 63 |
| Accurate crosses | 40 | 1.78 | 95 |
| Backward passes | 196 | 8.70 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 27 | 1.20 | 23 |
Moses Simon has completed 410 of 485 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 40 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 29 | 1.29 | 70 |
| Dribble attempts | 66 | 2.93 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 69 | 3.06 | 7 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.36 | 18 |
| Touches | 951 | 42.20 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 322 | 14.29 | 71 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.22 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 0.84 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 47 | 2.09 | 89 |
| Turnovers | 41 | 1.82 | 39 |
Moses Simon completes 29 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 69 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 0.67 | 29 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.44 | 31 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.40 | 53 |
| Clearances | 15 | 0.67 | 48 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 68 | 3.02 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Moses Simon makes 15 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 135 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.67 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.04 | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 11 | 0.49 | 61 |
| Fouls per card | 15.00 | n/a | 91 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 1.51 | 6 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Moses Simon has committed 15 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left winger (13 appearances), also at left midfielder (11) and left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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32 yrs
Moses Simon previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 6 | 527 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.68 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 210 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 7 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.72 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 296 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6.89 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 210 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 32 | 2,625 | 8 | 10 | 56 | 21 | 7.25 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 7 | 453 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6.79 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 372 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 22 | 1,793 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 7 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 34 | 2,358 | 5 | 4 | 41 | 20 | 6.66 |
 Europa League | 8 | 394 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6.56 |
| Coupe de France | 3 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 30 | 2,352 | 6 | 8 | 66 | 17 | 7.24 |
About Moses Simon
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Moses Simon has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 29 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2028 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Moses Simon has attempted 34 shots with 11 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Moses Simon has created 20 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 29 successful dribbles from 66 attempts (44% success rate). Moses Simon has contributed 33 key passes and 141 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Moses Simon has registered 15 tackles (10 won), 9 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 410 from 485 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Moses Simon has won 69 of 198 total duels.
Discipline
Moses Simon has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 19.
About Moses Simon
Moses Simon is a 31-year-old forward playing for Paris in the Ligue 1, representing Nigeria. Moses Simon is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 12 July 1995.
Most recent appearance
Moses Simon's most recent match was away at Portugal on June 20th. Paris lost 2-1. Moses Simon played 61 minutes with a match rating of 6.4.
Recent matches
Teammates at Paris
Moses Simon currently plays alongside Anis Fatahine, Mohamed Benoit-Dao, Killian Prouchet, Nouha Dicko, Sofiane Alakouch, Ciro Immobile, Kevin Trapp, Willem Geubbels, Otávio, Alimami Gory, Tuomas Ollila, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Moses Simon, Adama Camara, Nhoa Sangui, Jonathan Ikoné, Pierre-Yves Hamel, Mathieu Cafaro, Vincent Marchetti, Lohann Doucet, Maxime Lopez, Obed Nkambadio, Diego Coppola, Thibault De Smet, Hamari Traoré, Julien Lopez, Lamine Gueye, Ilan Kebbal, Samir Chergui, Yoan Koré, Rémy Riou, Timothée Kolodziejczak and Moustapha Mbow at Paris.