Victor Osimhen

Current club	Galatasaray
Shirt Number	45
Position	Centre-forward
Nationality	Nigeria

Born on	December 29th 1998 in Lagos
Height	186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	Approx 78kg (171 lbs)
Net Worth	$12m
Trophies Won	Serie A 2023
Matches played	32 during 2023-2024 season

Victor Osimhen’s rise to prominence began in 2015 when he led the Golden Eaglets to victory at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring a record 10 goals to win the Golden Boot. That tournament propelled him into the European spotlight, earning him a move to Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. However, his time in Germany was far from smooth, as injuries and limited opportunities saw him struggle for form.

A loan spell at Belgian club Charleroi reignited his career, with Osimhen scoring 19 goals in a single season. That form secured him a €15 million move to Lille, where he impressed with 18 goals in his debut campaign.

Napoli then made him the most expensive African player at the time, paying €70 million for his services. In Italy, Osimhen cemented his status as an elite striker, firing Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years and finishing as the league’s top scorer with 26 goals. His performances earned him the 2023 CAF African Player of the Year award.

Standing at 6'1″, Osimhen is a physically dominant striker known for his blistering pace, aerial ability, and lethal finishing. His trademark mask, worn after a facial injury in 2021, has become synonymous with his never-say-die attitude. Now on loan at Galatasaray, he continues to prove his worth.

Off the pitch, the Lagos-born footballer remains grounded. He frequently gives back to his community and inspires young Nigerian footballers with his remarkable journey from the streets of Lagos to global stardom.