WATCH: Moses Simon’s wonder strike battles for Ligue 1 Goal of the Season

Super Eagles star Moses Simon has been shortlisted for the 2024/25 Ligue 1 Goal of the Season award, capping off what has been a remarkable individual campaign for the Nantes winger, Footynaija.com reports.

The 29-year-old Nigerian international is enjoying his most productive season since arriving in France, with seven goals and nine assists in 30 league appearances — surpassing the numbers he posted in his debut year with the Yellow Canaries.

Simon’s nomination comes courtesy of a dazzling solo effort scored just before Christmas, in which he beat three Rennes defenders before calmly curling the ball into the top corner.

His strike is one of five selected by L’Équipe for the prestigious Goal of the Season accolade, which will be handed out at the UNFP Trophies ceremony on May 11.

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The other nominees include Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche, whose overhead kick against Rennes wowed spectators in January; Marseille’s Amine Gouiri, also recognised for an acrobatic finish in a 4-1 win over Brest; Angers’ Esteban Lepaul, with a precise volley against PSG; and Strasbourg midfielder Andrey Santos, who unleashed a thunderous long-range shot against Toulouse.

While Simon continues to shine individually, his club Nantes remain embroiled in a relegation battle, sitting just one point above the drop zone.

With one year left on his contract and interest mounting from clubs in England and Turkey, Simon may be approaching the end of his time in Ligue 1.

Reports suggest Premier League side Everton have sent scouts to monitor the Nigerian’s situation, while Turkish giants are also said to be preparing a summer bid.

After five seasons at Nantes, Simon is now weighing up his options in pursuit of a fresh challenge.