VICTOR MOSES has made the shock transfer to a relegation-battling team in Kazakhstan.
The Nigerian ace was a regular in the Premier League between 2007 and 2021.
Moses, 35, became a champion of England in 2017 during his spell with Chelsea.
He has now made a surprising move in the January transfer window after being released by Luton Town in May 2025.
After nearly eight months without a team, Moses has signed a deal with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Kaisar Kyzylorda.
Moses is far more well-known than his new club as he boasts 1.2million followers on Instagram compared to FC Kaisar’s 35,000.
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He is the only foreign player at the club, and his contract will run until December.
Supporters gave the star a warm reception after he was presented to them on the artificial pitch of the Gani Muratbayev Stadium.
Moses held up the club shirt for photographers before performing some keepy-ups for his new fans.
He also signed a few balls and punted them into the crowd for some fans to keep as a souvenir.
Moses briefly addressed the fans with a microphone in hand.
He said: “Hi Kaisar fans. It is a pleasure to be here.”
FC Kaisar name history
Here is a look at the multiple names the Kazakhstan club has gone by in 57 years…
- 1968 : Founded as Volna
- 1969: Renamed Avtomobilist
- 1974 : Renamed Orbita
- 1979 : Renamed Meliorator
- 1990 : Renamed Kaisar
- 1996 : Renamed Kaisar-Munai for sponsorship reasons
- 1997 : Renamed Kaisar-Hurricane for sponsorship reasons
- 2001 : Renamed Kaisar again
The ground has a capacity of just 7,000 far below the crowds Moses would have played in front of at Stamford Bridge.
FC Kaisar was founded back in 1968 and has changed names eight times in its history.
Moses also played for the likes of Wigan, Crystal Palace, West Ham, Liverpool and Stoke City in England.
He left the Premier League initially on loan spells from Chelsea to Fenerbahce, Inter Milan and Spartak Moscow.
He made the permanent switch to Russia in 2021 and returned to England in 2024 as he joined the Hatters.
Moses’ arrival at FC Kaisar was announced on social media with an excited statement.
It read: “Kaysar Football Club officially announces the signing of an experienced midfielder Victor Moses.
“The former player of the Nigerian national team will defend the honour of the Kyzylorda club in the new season.
“Victor Moses is a football player known for his high-level experience, having played for a number of European giants.
“His joining Kaysar is a clear proof of the team’s goals for the upcoming season.
“The club management and coaching staff believe that Victor’s experience and skills will have a positive impact on the development of the team and the growth of young players.
“We wish Victor Moses good luck in the Kaysar team.”
Moses is arguably one of the most high-profile players to ever make the move to Kazakhstan.
FC Kaiser are currently 11th out of 14 clubs in the Kazakh Premier League haviing won just three times from 26 games.
Victor Moses’ career
Victor Moses has played for multiple teams in the Premier League during his career..
CLUB CAREER
- 2007 – 2010: Crystal Palace — 58 apps (11 gls)
- 2010 – 2012: Wigan Athletic — 74 apps (8 gls)
- 2012 – 2021: Chelsea — 87 apps (7 gls)
- 2013 – 2014: Liverpool (loan) — 19 apps (1 gls)
- 2014 – 2015: Stoke City (loan) — 19 apps (3 gls)
- 2015 – 2016: West Ham (loan) — 21 apps (1 gls)
- 2019 – 2020: Fenerbahce (loan) — 20 apps (5 gls)
- 2020: Inter Milan (loan) — 12 apps (0 gls)
- 2020 – 2021: Spartak Moscow (loan) — 19 apps (4 gls)
- 2021 – 2024: Spartak Moscow — 51 apps (5 gls)
- 2024 – 2025: Luton Town — 18 apps (1 gls)
- 2026 – present: FC Kaisar
INTERNATIONAL
- 2012–2018: Nigeria — 38 apps (12 gls)
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