Victor Moses

Footballer and Premier League Champion

Victor Moses - Footballer and Premier League Champion
Born

December 12th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Nigeria

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A professional footballer with a career spanning multiple clubs, achieved prominence in football primarily in England. Began early career at Crystal Palace before moving to Wigan Athletic, where contributed to the team winning the FA Cup in 2013. Transferred to Chelsea in 2012, where won the Premier League title in 2015 and the UEFA Champions League in 2021. Additionally represented the Nigerian national team in international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.

Won the Premier League title with Chelsea

Helped Chelsea secure the UEFA Champions League title

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