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Victor James Osimhen MON MFR (born 29 December 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Napoli and the Nigeria national team. Regarded as one of the best players in the world, he is known for his elite finishing, pace, strength and athleticism.
Transfermarkt provides detailed information on Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian centre-forward who plays for SSC Napoli and the national team. See his date of birth, height, position, market value, contract, stats, gallery and more.
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Dec 12, 2023 · 12 December 2023. Getty Images. Victor Osimhen is the first Nigerian man to become African Footballer of the Year since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. Victor Osimhen has been hailed as the "new king...
May 12, 2023 · Learn about the Nigerian striker's achievements and records in Serie A, where he surpassed George Weah as the highest-scoring African player in the league's history. Discover the facts and figures of other African footballers who have made a mark in Italy, from Abedi Pele to Salah.
May 5, 2023 · Osimhen, who plays his football in a stadium now named after Maradona, has easily eclipsed that, notching 22 goals in 27 games, including the vital strike that clinched the title in a 1-1 draw...
Dec 23, 2023 · The Nigeria striker, who scored 31 goals in all competitions last season, has extended his contract with the Italian club. Osimhen, who won the Serie A title and the African Footballer of the Year award in 2023, said he made a good decision to stay at Napoli.
Apr 18, 2023 · Victor Osimhen’s second goal against Juventus in January will live long in the memory of Napoli fans. With Napoli winning 3-1 at home, the Nigerian striker rose above everyone else to meet a...
