Victor Moses: Biography, Salary & Net Worth In Naira And Euros (2025)
Victor Moses was born on 12 December 1990 in Kaduna, Nigeria. At age 11, he survived the tragic loss of his parents during religious unrest. He subsequently moved to England, where he was fostered in South London and continued his education at Stanley Technical High School (now Harris Academy) and Whitgift School.
His football talent emerged early: by age 14, he was scoring prolifically in Crystal Palace's youth academy—over 100 goals across school and club teams. He made his senior debut for Crystal Palace on 6 November 2007 at 16, in a Championship match against Cardiff City.
Club Career Overview
Crystal Palace (2007–2010) & Wigan Athletic (2010–2012)
Moses made 58 league appearances and scored 11 goals for Palace. In January 2010 he transferred to Wigan Athletic, making his Premier League debut and becoming a key first-team player.
Chelsea & Loan Spells (2012–2021)
He signed for Chelsea in 2012. His career there featured successful loan spells at Liverpool (2013–14), Stoke City (2014–15), and West Ham (2015–16), before returning to contribute to Chelsea’s 2016–17 Premier League title and 2017–18 FA Cup win.
Later in his career, he had loans with Fenerbahçe (2019), Inter Milan (2020), and Spartak Moscow (2020–21) before joining Spartak permanently in 2021.
Spartak Moscow (2021–2024) & Luton Town (2024–present)
Moses played over 50 league matches for Spartak and won the Russian Cup (2021–22). In September 2024, he signed a one-year contract with Luton Town earning £25,000 per week (~£1.3 million annually) through June 2025.
International Career
After representing England at youth levels (U16-U21), Moses switched allegiance to Nigeria in 2012. He earned 38 international caps and scored 12 goals, featuring in the 2013 AFCON-winning squad and in both 2014 and 2018 World Cups. He retired from international football in August 2018.
Salary Breakdown
According to Capology, Victor Moses’ base salary with Luton Town stands at £25,000 per week, which projects to £1.3 million per year (excluding bonuses).
Conversion to Euros & Naira
Using mid‑2025 rates:
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£1 = €1.18 → annual salary ≈ €1.53 million
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£1 = ₦1,600 → annual salary ≈ ₦2.08 billion
So, weekly:
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€29,500 / ₦40 million;
Annually:
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€1.53 million / ₦2.08 billion.
Career Earnings & Net Worth
Previous Contracts
Earlier in his career, Moses reportedly earned significantly higher wages, especially at Spartak Moscow, where weekly earnings were around £100,000 per week (~£5.2 million annually).
Net Worth Estimates
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Pulse Sports (2024) lists his net worth at $20 million (~€18.5 million).
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BuzzNigeria (2023) estimated worth at $17.7 million.
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Sportsleo (2023) cited $27 million.
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PlayersWiki (2025) suggested a salary over $3 million annually and net worth above $15 million.
A consistent, conservative estimate for mid‑2025 puts Moses’ net worth between $18–25 million—or approximately €16–22 million / ₦3.2–4.4 billion.
Assets & Lifestyle
Victor Moses has invested much of his wealth in property and vehicles:
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Owns homes in both Lekki, Lagos, and London.
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Owns luxury cars including an Aston Martin, Ferrari 458, Aston Martin, and a Mercedes-AMG G63l.
These holdings reflect his sizable earnings and preference for high-end assets.
Summary Table (2025)
Category | Amount | Converted (₦, €) |
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Weekly Salary (Luton Town) | £25,000 | €29,500 / ₦40M |
Annual Salary (Luton Town) | £1.3 million | €1.53M / ₦2.08B |
Previous Top Salary (Spartak) | £100,000/week | — |
Net Worth Estimated (2025) | $18–25 million | €16–22M / ₦3.2–4.4B |
International Caps | 38 | — |
Major Honours | AFCON '13, Premier Lge, FA Cup, Russian Cup | — |
Career Highlights
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Crystal Palace debut at 16, 58 caps / 11 goals.
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Chelsea: Premier League (2017), FA Cup (2018), Europa League (2013, 2019).
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Loan spells across top leagues (Liverpool, Stoke, West Ham, Fenerbahçe, Inter).
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Spartak Moscow: permanent stint, Russian Cup winner (2022).
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Luton Town: contributing veteran into EFL Championship (2024–25).
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International: Nigeria caps (2012–18), AFCON winner (2013), World Cup squad.
2025 Outlook
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At 34, Moses is in the twilight of his playing career but remains professionally active.
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With his current contract ending June 2025, renewal or next steps are forthcoming.
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His accumulated wealth, real estate assets, and investments support a comfortable lifestyle post-retirement.
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Likely to stay involved in football, possibly via coaching, punditry, or entrepreneurial ventures.
Final Summary
By mid-2025:
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Weekly earnings are £25K (~€30K / ₦40M).
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Annual take-home ≈ £1.3M (~€1.5M / ₦2.1B).
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Net worth estimated at $18–25M (~€16–22M / ₦3.2–4.4B).
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Accumulated wealth includes high-value home and luxury assets, as well as consistent top-tier football earnings.
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His story illustrates a journey from tragedy in Kaduna to sustained financial success and international acclaim.