Everything to know about boyhood Arsenal fan and Super Eagles legend Victor Moses, who overcame losing his parents at 11 to shine in Nigeria’s AFCON victory and Chelsea’s Premier League title triumph.
Who is Victor Moses?
Victor Moses in action for Luton Town in December 2024 (Credit: Instagram)
Victor Moses is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for Luton Town in the Championship.
He is known for his versatility, having also been utilised as a wing-back during his career. Moses began his career at Crystal Palace before moving to Wigan Athletic, where he made his Premier League debut.
The winger then signed for Chelsea in 2012, enjoying a successful first season as the Blues clinched the Europa League before embarking on loan spells at Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United.
Victor Moses and Mikel John Obi celebrate Chelsea’s Europa League win in 2013 (Credit: Imago)
He returned to Chelsea to play a key role in their 2016-17 Premier League title triumph, although subsequent loan spells followed at Fenerbahce, Inter Milan and Spartak Moscow.
Moses represented England at various youth levels but ultimately chose to play for Nigeria at the senior level.
The wide attacker made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2012, winning 38 caps and scoring 12 goals.
He was part of the Nigeria squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and played in two FIFA World Cups.
Victor Moses celebrates Nigeria’s AFCON 2013 success (Credit: Instagram)
Victor Moses Age
Victor Moses is 34 years old (as of February 2025). He was born on December 12, 1990.
Victor Moses Height
Victor Moses is 5 ft 10 in (1.77m) tall.
Victor Moses State of Origin
Although Victor Moses was born in Kaduna, the winger’s state of origin is Edo.
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Victor Moses Parents
Victor Moses’s parents were Austin and Josephine. The winger’s childhood was marked by tragedy when both his parents were killed during religious riots in Kaduna in 2002.
An 11-year-old Moses was sent to England as an asylum seeker, where he was placed in foster care.
Which club does Victor Moses support?
While it is not known if he still does, Victor Moses revealed he supported Arsenal as a boy in an interview with FourFourTwo in 2009.
“Growing up in Nigeria I was an Arsenal fan,” Moses told FourFourTwo. “Everyone else would be supporting United but I would make sure I was always near a TV when Arsenal were on.
“I love the way they play their football and the way Arsene Wenger is bringing through young talent is fantastic.”
Victor Moses Current Club
Victor Moses joined Luton Town in the summer of 2024 (Credit: Instagram)
Victor Moses’s current club is Luton Town. The winger joined the Hatters on September 10, 2024.
Moses scored his first goal for the club against Plymouth Argyle on September 27.
Victor Moses Salary
Victor Moses is reportedly one of Luton Town’s highest earners (Credit: Instagram)
According to Capology, Victor Moses signed a one-year deal at Luton, earning £25,000 weekly.
Victor Moses Biography
Victor Moses turned pro at Crystal Palace (Credit: Instagram)
Victor Moses’s football career has seen him rise to the top of the game, winning titles in England and Africa with the national team, but his path to success was paved with unimaginable hardship and personal tragedy.
At the tender age of 11, Moses’s parents were tragically killed during religious riots in their hometown of Kaduna, Nigeria.
Fearing for his safety, he was sent to England as an asylum seeker, where he was placed in foster care. Arriving in a foreign country alone, unable to speak the language and with no familiar faces to greet him, Moses faced extraordinary challenges.
He joined a local team, Cosmos, where his talent shone through. His performances caught the eye of Crystal Palace, who offered him a place in their academy.
The club also helped him gain admission to Whitgift School, providing him with a supportive environment to develop both academically and as a footballer.
Moses progressed rapidly through the ranks at Crystal Palace, making his professional debut at the age of 16 in a 1-1 draw with Cardiff City in the Championship on November 6, 2007.
After Palace entered administration, Moses completed a £2.5 million transfer in January 2010 to Premier League side Wigan Athletic, where he continued to impress, eventually earning a transfer to Chelsea in 2012.
His time at Chelsea was a rollercoaster, featuring loan spells at Liverpool (2013-14), Stoke City (2014-15) and West Ham United (2015-16) — after a Europa League-winning season in his maiden year (2012-13) — before he finally established himself as a key player in their 2016-17 Premier League title-winning season.
Moses was utilised at right wing-back after Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-2-1, and the Nigerian was instrumental to the success of that tactical switch.
Despite receiving a red card in that season’s FA Cup final defeat by Arsenal, Moses’s year was an undoubted success.
He would clinch the FA Cup success in the following season after Chelsea’s 1-0 success over Manchester United.
Conte’s departure from Stamford Bridge and Maurizio Sarri’s arrival meant Moses was yet again on the fringes in West London.
Further loan spells at Fenerbahce, Inter Milan, reuniting with Conte and Spartak Moscow followed before signing for the Russian club in July 2021.
Victor Moses won the Russian Cup with Spartak Moscow in 2022 (Credit: Imago)
After three years in Russia, Moses returned to English football, joining relegated Luton on September 10, 2024.
On the international stage, Moses represented England at youth level but ultimately chose to play for his native Nigeria.
He made his debut for the Super Eagles against Rwanda in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on February 29, 2012, and played a pivotal role in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
His decision to represent Nigeria and his subsequent success with the national team cemented his status as a hero in his homeland.
Moses represented the Super Eagles at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups.
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Victor Moses represented Nigeria at senior level, although he initially showcased his talent with England.
He played for England’s youth teams, featuring in the U-16, U-17, U-19 and U-21 sides.
The winger enjoyed success at youth level, winning the Victory Shield with the U-16s and finishing as top scorer in the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
However, Moses ultimately chose to represent his native Nigeria at senior level, making his debut for the Super Eagles against Rwanda on February 29, 2012.
He played a crucial role in Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, scoring two penalties in a crucial group stage match against Ethiopia and starting in the final.
He also represented Nigeria in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, scoring a memorable goal against Argentina in the latter tournament.
After the 2018 World Cup, Moses announced his retirement from international football. The AFCON 2013 winner played 38 times for Nigeria, scoring 12 goals.
Victor Moses in action for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup against Argentina (Credit: Imago)
Victor Moses Stats
According to Transfermarkt, Victor Moses has played 493 senior games since turning pro, scoring 62 goals (as of February 23, 2025).
He made 128 appearances for Chelsea, the highest for any club, while he crossed the 50-match mark for Spartak Moscow (84), Wigan (80) and Crystal Palace (69).
Moses has played 220 times in the Premier League, while he has crossed 50 appearances in the Championship (76) and Russian Premier League (70).
The winger has played eight times in the Champions League and hit 21 appearances in the Europa League, winning the latter in 2012-13.
Including Moses’s Nigeria appearances and goals, the winger has played 531 times for club and country, scoring 74 times.
Victor Moses Honours
Victor Moses celebrates Chelsea’s Premier League title win in 2017 (Credit: Instagram)
Chelsea
Premier League: 2016–17
FA Cup: 2017–18; runner-up: 2016–17
UEFA Europa League: 2012–13, 2018–19
Inter Milan
UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2019–20
Spartak Moscow
Russian Cup: 2021–22
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations: 2013
Individual
PFA Fans’ Premier League Player of the Month: November 2016
Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament: 2013
Africa Cup of Nations Fair Player of the Tournament: 2013
UEFA European Under-17 Championship Top Scorer: 2007
EFL Young Player of the Month: December 2009
Orders
Member of the Order of the Niger
Victor Moses Wife
Victor and Stacey Moses (Credit: Instagram)
Victor Moses is married to Stacey Moses. The couple have been married since 2017 and have three children.
Victor Moses Children
Victor Moses with his children, Brentley, Nyah and Caiyro (Credit: Instagram)
Victor Moses has three children: he has two sons, Brentley (born 2012) and Caiyro (born 2021) and a daughter, Nyah, (born 2015).
Brentley is an aspiring football player, currently in the Crystal Palace academy playing for the U11s.
Victor Moses Net Worth
Victor Moses (Credit: Instagram)
According to multiple sources, Victor Moses’s net worth falls within $20m-$30m.
This is based on his successful football career, including his current contract with Luton, past earnings from clubs like Chelsea and Spartak Moscow and potential endorsement deals.
Victor Moses Social Media
Victor Moses is active on social media, frequently sharing posts about his football career and personal life. The winger can be found on Instagram (@victormoses), X (@VictorMoses) and Facebook (Victor Moses).
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