Victor Osimhen
Victor James Osimhen is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and is the vice-captain of the Nigeria national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. Osimhen is known for his explosive pace, physical strength, aerial ability, and clinical finishing. Wikipedia
| Complete name | Victor Osimhen |
| Club | |
| Club number | 45 |
| National team | |
| National team number | 9 |
| Birth date | 29.12.1998 (age 27) |
| Country of birth |  Nigeria |
| City of birth | Lagos |
| Position | forward |
| Foot | right |
| Contract until | 30.06.2029 |
| Market value | 76,000,000 € |
| Height/weight | 185 cm / 78 kg |
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Süper Lig 02.05.2026 |
1:4 | 1 | 1'-90' | ||||||
Süper Lig 26.04.2026 |
3:0 | 1 | 90' | 1'-90' | |||||
Turkish Cup 22.04.2026 |
0:2 | 90' | 78'-90' | ||||||
UEFA Champions League 18.03.2026 |
0:4 | 1'-46' | |||||||
Süper Lig 14.03.2026 |
3:0 | 1 | 1'-75' | ||||||
UEFA Champions League 10.03.2026 |
1:0 | 1 | 1'-90' |
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 Süper Lig 2025/2026 |
21 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 1621 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
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Turkish Cup 2025/2026 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 |
10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 841 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) 2026 |
7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 531 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 African Cup of Nations 2025 |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 539 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Goal Victor Osimhen 40', Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe 1:0
Goal Victor Osimhen 66', Galatasaray-İstanbul BB 2:0
Goal Victor Osimhen 39', Beşiktaş-Galatasaray 0:1
Goal Victor Osimhen 83', Galatasaray-Alanyaspor 3:1
Goal Victor Osimhen 105', Juventus-Galatasaray 3:1
Goal Victor Osimhen 73', Rizespor-Galatasaray 0:3
Goal Victor Osimhen 26', Galatasaray-Kayserispor 2:0
Goal Victor Osimhen 55', Fatih Karagumruk-Galatasaray 1:3
Goal Victor Osimhen 47', Algeria-Nigeria 0:1
Goal Victor Osimhen 47', Nigeria-Mozambique 3:0
Goal Victor Osimhen 25', Nigeria-Mozambique 2:0
Victor Osimhen VAR! cancel goal (Nigeria-Mozambique 2')
Despite the manager's reservations, Galatasaray have reportedly added a German international to their wish list
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Getty Images SportDaniel BuseMay 05, 2026 10:39+03:00Translated by Galatasaray Istanbul are reportedly keen on 1. FSV Mainz 05 midfielder Nadiem Amiri. Yet coach Okan Buruk is not yet sold on the move and remains to be convinced.
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Chelsea have clear stance on signing Victor Osimhen
Eyefootball2 days
Chelsea have a clear stance on Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the summer transfer window
Eyefootball
"Let"s Not Dwell on This Match" — Victor Osimhen Urges Galatasaray to Stay Focused on Title Race
dailysports.net3 days
Victor Osimhen has called on Galatasaray to quickly move past their disappointing 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor and refocus on their title ambitions
dailysports.net
Arsenal want to sign winger who dazzled Arteta after scoring home and away vs Gunners
football365.com4 days
Arsenal are targeting the signing of a record-equalling Premier League forward who has ‘captured the attention’ of Mikel Arteta this season
football365.com
"He Can Win the Ballon d"Or." — Victor Osimhen Backs Kvaratskhelia for Ballon d"Or Glory
dailysports.net4 days
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has thrown his support behind former Napoli teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, tipping the Georgian winger as a genuine Ballon d"Or contender
dailysports.net
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd"s Shock Yoro Swap; Odegaard Wanted by Premier League Rivals
Sports Illustrated4 days
Mason Mount, Victor Osimhen, Alejandro Balde and Sandro Tonali all feature in the gossip
Sports Illustrated
Arsenal want to sign record-breaking Premier League winger who"s wowed Mikel Arteta
teamtalk.com4 days
Arsenal are targeting a a move for a Premier League winner who became the first to achieve a rare feat this season, and who has caught the eye of Mikel Arteta in both games against the Gunners
teamtalk.com
Arsenal to enter talks for sensational €150m double attacking signing – report
teamtalk.com4 days
Arsenal are targeting Baris Alper Yilmaz and Victor Osimhen as they look to overhaul their forward options this summer, according to reports
teamtalk.com
Victor Osimhen backed to break No.9 ‘curse" at Chelsea as Blues continue hunt for suitable heir to Didier Drogba
goal.com5 days
AFPMay 01, 2026 16:30+03:00Victor Osimhen has been tipped to end Chelsea’s long-standing No.9 struggles
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