Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Napoli and the Nigeria national team. He is known for his pace, power, and finishing ability.
Early life and youth career
Osimhen was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 28, 1998. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of local club Ultimate Strikers Academy in 2009. He then moved to the youth academy of Sporting Charleroi in Belgium in 2015.
Senior career
Osimhen made his senior debut for Sporting Charleroi in 2017. He scored 20 goals in 36 appearances in his first season, and he was named the club's Player of the Year.
In 2018, Osimhen moved to Lille in France. He scored 18 goals in 38 appearances in his first season, and he helped the club to win the Ligue 1 title.
In 2020, Osimhen moved to Napoli in Italy for a club-record fee of €81 million. He has scored 24 goals in 51 appearances for the club so far.
Victor Osimhen's past, present, history and salary profile in Napoli
Osimhen has been a revelation since joining Napoli. He has quickly established himself as one of the best strikers in Serie A, and he is seen as a potential future star for the Nigeria national team.
Osimhen is a very talented player. He is known for his pace, power, and finishing ability. He is also a very good dribbler, and he is not afraid to take on defenders.
Osimhen's salary at Napoli is €4 million per year. This makes him one of the highest-paid players in the club.
"Victor Osimhen is a world-class striker. He is a great addition to our squad, and he will be a key player for us in the years to come," said Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti.
Osimhen's future
Osimhen is still young and has a lot of potential. He is expected to continue to improve and become one of the best strikers in the world. He could be a key player for Napoli for many years to come.
