FC Nantes’ dependence on Moses Simon has become increasingly evident as they battle to stay clear of the relegation zone in Ligue 1.
The 29-year-old Nigerian winger was on target in their 3-2 defeat to Le Havre over the weekend, a result that leaves them just three points above the relegation playoff spot.
Simon has been one of Nantes’ standout performers this season, forming a key partnership with Matthis Abline in attack.
His 15 goal contributions (seven goals, eight assists) place him among the top playmakers in Ligue 1, with only a few players registering more assists.
Crucially, Simon has directly contributed to 48% of Nantes’ league goals this season (15 out of 31), highlighting the team’s heavy reliance on his creativity and finishing.
Defender Nicolas Pallois openly acknowledged this dependency, stating, “We give the ball to Simon. We know that he’ll do damage and we cross our fingers that he succeeds.”
While Simon’s influence has kept Nantes afloat, their overreliance on him raises concerns about long-term stability.
If the winger were to miss games due to injury or fatigue, the team could struggle to find alternative attacking solutions.
For now, Simon remains Nantes’ best hope of securing Ligue 1 survival, but without more players stepping up, their reliance on him could become a major vulnerability.
