Former Super Eagles of Nigeria winger Victor Moses has signed a one-year contract with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Kaysar Kyzylorda on a free transfer, the club officially announced on January 24, 2026. The move marks the 11th club of the 35-year-old's professional career and brings him to the Central Asian league after nearly eight months as a free agent.
“Kaysar Football Club officially announces that experienced midfielder Victor Moses has signed a contract with the team. The former Nigerian international will represent the Kyzylorda-based club in the upcoming season,” the club stated in a release published on its official channels and social media. “Victor Moses is a player widely recognised for his experience at several top European clubs and his high-level expertise on the field. His arrival at Kaysar FC is a clear indication of the club’s ambitions for the new season.”
The club emphasized that Moses' wealth of experience—from Premier League title wins to Champions League campaigns—will benefit both senior players and younger talents. “The club management and coaching staff believe that Victor’s experience and skill will have a positive impact on the team’s development and the growth of younger players. We wish Victor Moses every success in his time with Kaysar FC!” the statement added.
According to reports from Vesti.kz and other Kazakh media outlets, the deal is for one season, with Moses expected to wear the No. 11 jersey. The transfer is free, as Moses had been unattached since departing English Championship side Luton Town in May 2025 following their relegation to League One.
Moses' journey to Kazakhstan represents a new chapter for a player whose career has spanned England's top flight, major European leagues, and international success with Nigeria. Born in Kaduna, Nigeria, on December 12, 1990, Moses moved to England as a teenager after tragic circumstances—his parents were killed during religious riots in Nigeria in 2002. He began his professional career at Crystal Palace in 2007, making his senior debut at age 16 and quickly establishing himself as a promising winger.
In 2010, he transferred to Wigan Athletic, where he helped the club secure Premier League survival and reached the 2013 FA Cup final (though Wigan lost to Manchester City). His standout performances earned a £9 million move to Chelsea in 2012 under Roberto Di Matteo. At Stamford Bridge, Moses contributed to Chelsea's 2014-15 Premier League title under José Mourinho, though he often played a squad role amid strong competition.
To gain regular playing time, Moses embarked on a series of high-profile loans: Liverpool (2013-14), Stoke City (2015-16), West Ham United (2016-17), Fenerbahçe (2017-18), Inter Milan (2018-19), and Spartak Moscow (2020). He secured a permanent transfer to Spartak Moscow in 2021, where he spent three seasons, making over 70 appearances and helping the club compete in the Russian Premier League and European competitions.
His most recent stint came at Luton Town, where he joined on a free transfer in 2024 but struggled for consistent minutes before the club's relegation. Now, after a period without a club, Moses heads to FC Kaysar, a team based in Kyzylorda, a city in south-central Kazakhstan. The club, founded in 1968 and known as the “Wolves,” has won the Kazakh Cup twice (2007 and 2009) but has often battled in the lower half of the 14-team Kazakhstan Premier League table. In recent seasons, Kaysar has finished mid-to-lower table, with ambitions to climb higher through experienced signings.
Moses' arrival is seen as a major coup for the club, bringing Premier League-winning pedigree and international experience. He can play as a traditional winger, inverted winger, or even wing-back, offering tactical flexibility to head coach Aleksandr Moskalenko or his successor. The signing also follows a pattern of Kazakh clubs attracting former European stars—recently, former Manchester United winger Nani joined FC Aktobe—aiming to boost competitiveness in a league seeking greater visibility.
For Moses, the move provides an opportunity to continue playing at a competitive level while adding to his global résumé. He remains a respected figure in Nigerian football, having earned 38 caps for the Super Eagles between 2012 and 2018, scoring 12 goals. His contributions included key performances at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (where Nigeria won the title) and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
The transfer has drawn mixed reactions. Some fans and analysts view it as a surprising but pragmatic step for a 35-year-old seeking regular football, while others see it as a step down from his Premier League and Champions League days. Nonetheless, Moses' versatility, professionalism, and trophy-winning mentality are expected to make him a valuable asset in Kazakhstan's 2026 season, which typically runs from March to November.
As he prepares for preseason training in Kyzylorda, Moses becomes the latest high-profile player to take his talents to emerging leagues outside Europe's traditional powerhouses, continuing a career defined by adaptability and resilience.
