Cup
1×
2024/2025
#45
Victor Osimhen is an attacker from Nigeria who plays for Galatasaray, wearing shirt number 45. This season he has scored 8 goals and provided 1 assist in 7 appearances. Born in 1998, he stands 1.85 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Victor James Osimhen
Known as
V. Osimhen
Position
Attacker
Team
Galatasaray
Nationality
Nigeria
Date of birth
29 December 1998
Age
27 years
Height
1.85 m
Weight
78 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
45
Season statistics
7
Matches
8
Goals
1
Assists
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
L
W
D
W
W
Trophy cabinet · 5 won
Süper Lig
1×
2024/2025
Serie A
1×
2022/2023
CAF U23 Cup of Nations
1×
2015
FIFA U17 World Cup
1×
2015
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 3: CAF Africa Cup of Nations (2024) · Super Cup (2024, 2021)
Honours and individual awards
Victor Osimhen has won 1 Golden Boot title, from 23 individual honours in total.
Goalscoring awards
- Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers top scorer 2× 2021, 2023
- Capocannoniere 2022–23
- FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Boot 2015
- U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot 2015
Player of the year awards
- African Footballer of the Year 2023
- CAF Youth Player of the Year 2015
- Globe Soccer Awards Emerging Player of the Year 2022
- Lille Player of the Season 2019–20
- Serie A Footballer of the Year 2023
- Turkish Footballer of the Year 2025
Team selections
- CAF Team of the Year 2× 2023, 2024
- Serie A Team of the Year 2022–23
Other honours
- Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament 2025
- ESM Team of the Season 2022–23
- Serie A Best Striker 2022–23
- Stampa Estera Italia Best Foreign Athlete of the Year 2022
Monthly and one-off awards
- Serie A Player of the Month 2× 2022, 2023
- Serie A Goal of the Month 2023
- Süper Lig Goal of the Season 2024–25
- UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month 2019
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Nigeria National team -
The career of Victor Osimhen so far
Victor Osimhen's career began at VfL Wolfsburg. He moved to Sporting Charleroi in 2018, to Napoli in 2020 for €75m and then to Galatasaray in 2025 for €75m, among 8 recorded transfers in total. He has won 5 trophies, including Cup, Süper Lig, Serie A. He currently plays for Galatasaray, with 8 goals in 7 appearances this season.
Career history · 8 transfers
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2025
Napoli Galatasaray
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2025
Galatasaray Napoli
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2024
Napoli Galatasaray
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2020
LOSC Lille Napoli
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2019
Sporting Charleroi LOSC Lille
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2019
VfL Wolfsburg Sporting Charleroi
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2019
Sporting Charleroi VfL Wolfsburg
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2018
VfL Wolfsburg Sporting Charleroi
Frequently asked questions about Victor Osimhen
What team does Victor Osimhen play for?
Victor Osimhen plays for Galatasaray.
What position does Victor Osimhen play?
Victor Osimhen plays as an attacker, usually as a centre forward.
How old is Victor Osimhen?
Victor Osimhen is 27 years old, born on 29 December 1998.
How tall is Victor Osimhen?
Victor Osimhen is 1.85 m (6′1″) tall.
How many goals has Victor Osimhen scored this season?
Victor Osimhen has scored 8 goals in 7 appearances this season.
Where is Victor Osimhen from?
Victor Osimhen is from Nigeria.
Which teams has Victor Osimhen played for?
Victor Osimhen has played for VfL Wolfsburg, Sporting Charleroi, LOSC Lille, Napoli and Galatasaray.
Where can you follow Victor Osimhen?
You can follow Victor Osimhen on Instagram (@victorosimhen9) and X (Twitter) (@victorosimhen9). These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Victor Osimhen wear?
Victor Osimhen wears shirt number 45 for Galatasaray.