{"id":824800,"date":"2025-02-06T10:11:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/06\/nigerias-moses-simon-set-to-battle-psg-star-for-new-honour-created-by-french-ligue-1\/"},"modified":"2025-02-06T10:11:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:11:44","slug":"nigerias-moses-simon-set-to-battle-psg-star-for-new-honour-created-by-french-ligue-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/06\/nigerias-moses-simon-set-to-battle-psg-star-for-new-honour-created-by-french-ligue-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria\u2019s Moses Simon set to battle PSG star for new honour created by French Ligue 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nigeria international Moses Simon is in line to be among the first players to be honoured with a new badge newly introduced by the organisers of the French Ligue 1, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moses Simon is in the running for a newly introduced honour in French football, as Ligue 1 organisers unveil the \u2018Top Passeur\u2019 badge \u2014 an award recognising the league\u2019s leading assist provider.<\/p>\n

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Nigeria and Nantes star, Moses Simon. Photo Credit X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) confirmed the initiative on Wednesday, February 5, extending last season\u2019s badge system that rewards the league\u2019s top scorer.<\/p>\n

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Derri\u00e8re chaque buteur se cache un passeur.
Nouveau badge : le #TopPasseur<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3z21jERSlk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ligue 1 McDonald\u2019s (@Ligue1) February 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This term, Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 currently holds the leading goalscorer badge, having netted 14 times in 20 matches. He is closely pursued by Olympique Marseille\u2019s Mason Greenwood (13 goals) and Lille\u2019s Jonathan David (12 goals).<\/p>\n

In a bid to further highlight creative excellence, the LFP has introduced the \u2018Top Passeur\u2019 distinction, which will be displayed on the jersey of Ligue 1\u2019s top assist provider.<\/p>\n

The first player to receive this badge is PSG\u2019s Portuguese midfielder Joao Neves, who has registered six assists in 16 appearances this season, according to Ouest-France<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Joao Neves, le #TopPasseur<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/X0L0ejpuDW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ligue 1 McDonald\u2019s (@Ligue1) February 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

However, Nantes\u2019 Moses Simon, who is one of Europe\u2019s best dribblers<\/a>, is in strong contention to claim the honour, having provided six assists in 18 league outings.<\/p>\n

The award-winning<\/a> Super Eagles winger is level with Neves (who has played fewer games, though,) and Strasbourg\u2019s Dilane Bakwa. However, a standout performance for Simon in his next fixture could see him overtake Neves and become the second recipient of the new badge.<\/p>\n

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Nigeria and Nantes star, Moses Simon. Photo Credit X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Simon has been a key figure for Nantes this season, directly contributing to 11 league goals (five goals, six assists).<\/p>\n

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Nigeria and Nantes star Moses Simon. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The former Leganes ace has consistently delivered in the final third, scoring against Saint-\u00c9tienne, Rennes, Lens, Montpellier, and Auxerre, while his assists have come against Brest, Lyon, Lens, Nice, Angers, and Reims.<\/p>\n

As Nantes prepare to face high-flying Brest this weekend, Simon will have an opportunity to make his mark once again.<\/p>\n

A couple of assists could see him move ahead of Neves and secure his place as Ligue 1\u2019s leading playmaker.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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