Chelle considers Super Eagles call-up for talent who prefers Simon & Neymar to Messi and Ronaldo

Nigeria Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is closely monitoring Slavia Prague midfielder David Moses ahead of next month’s decisive international fixtures, Soccernet.ng reports.

According to reliable football insider Rudy Galetti, a first Super Eagles call-up for David Moses is firmly under consideration by the national team handlers.

The 21-year-old has caught the eye with his confident displays in the Czech Republic and, most recently, a standout performance against Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League.

His ability to dictate play from midfield and maintain composure under pressure impressed both club scouts and Nigeria’s technical team.

Chelle, who is expected to name his squad for the CAF African play-off clash with Gabon on November 13, is said to be giving Moses ‘serious consideration.' Should the Super Eagles advance, they will face a potential final on November 16, with a place in the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off for the 2026 World Cup at stake.

The reports suggested that Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) officials have been tracking Moses’ progress for months, encouraged by his development and maturity at Slavia Prague. Even if he misses this round of fixtures, his inclusion in Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations preparations in December is seen as ‘highly probable.'

At club level, Moses’ reputation continues to rise. Scouts from top European leagues, including the Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A, have been monitoring him, with several clubs reportedly preparing early moves to secure his signature before his market value escalates.

For Nigeria, however, the interest goes beyond transfer gossip. The Super Eagles’ midfield is in transition, with Chelle eager to inject more control, mobility, and creativity into the team’s core. David Moses’ mix of tactical intelligence, work rate, and technical finesse appears to fit that vision perfectly.

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David Moses: The Super Eagles target who admires Simon and Neymar

While his footballing ascent has drawn headlines, David Moses’ inspirations reveal just as much about his character as his performances.

In a candid interview with Football Club earlier in the year, the Slavia Prague midfielder admitted that his biggest footballing influences are not Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, who are the idols of his generation.

Rather, Brazil icon Neymar and Super Eagles winger Moses Simon have had the bigger impact on his career.

“I wouldn’t say role models, but I like the style of some players,” Moses explained.

“For example, Moses Simon, the winger for French club Nantes (now at Paris FC). Even though we play in different positions, I like the passion he plays with.”

Simon, one of Nigeria’s most consistent performers in Ligue 1 and a mainstay for the national team, clearly struck a chord with the young midfielder. It’s the winger’s hunger and intensity that Moses says he tries to mirror in his own game.

When asked whether he identified more with Messi or Ronaldo, Moses gave a refreshingly honest answer:

“Actually, neither. I respect both, but when I scored goals or did something, I was Neymar.”

Those close to the player describe him as expressive yet grounded, a talent shaped as much by Nigerian street football as by European tactical discipline.

Super Eagles fans in Nigeria and across the world will be eager to see whether Chelle’s next squad announcement will include the gifted young Slavia Prague midfielder.