September 30, (THEWILL) – Nantes forward, Moses Simon, has earned a spot in Whoscored.com’s Ligue 1 Team of the Month for September 2024. The Nigerian international’s impressive performances have not only brought him this recognition, but also seen him enter the club’s history books.
Simon’s assist in the 1-1 draw against Angers SCO on September 22 marked a significant milestone. With 29 assists to his name, he overtook Emiliano Sala to become Nantes’ top assist provider since their promotion to Ligue 1 in 2013. The 29-year-old’s form has been consistent throughout from the start of the season, contributing two goals in August and two assists in September.
In the Team of the Month, Simon received a rating of 7.73, placing him fourth among the selected players. OGC Nice dominated the lineup with four representatives, followed by AS Monaco with two. Paris Saint-Germain, Stade de Reims, Olympique Marseille, Nantes, and RC Strasbourg each had one player featured.
The full team includes Gerónimo Rulli (Marseille) in goal, with Jonathan Clauss (Nice), Youssouf Ndayishimiye (Nice), Emmanuel Agbadou (Reims), and Diego Moreira (Strasbourg) in defense. The midfield consists of Denis Zakaria (Monaco), Tanguy Ndombele (Nice), and Lamine Camara (Monaco). Joining Simon in the attack are Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) and Evann Guessand (Nice).
Simon’s inclusion in this prestigious lineup highlights his vital role in Nantes’ campaign and cements his status as one of Ligue 1’s standout performers for the month of September.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
