Victor Osimhen is a professional footballer who currently plays for Napoli and the Nigerian national team as a striker.
Osimhen who was born on December 29, 1998, grew up in the Lagos suburb of Olusosun, idolizing former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba.
The Napoli striker has a strong religious background and is a devout Christian. He was brought up as a Christian, and he has talked about the significance of his faith in his life. He frequently posts Bible scriptures on his social media platforms and repeatedly states that his faith gives him courage and drive.
Osimhen first started playing football at the Ultimate Strikers Academy before traveling to Europe to play for several clubs.
His father, like many other Nigerian parents, wanted him to become a doctor, but he decided to pursue a career in soccer instead. And as luck would have it, he was among the tens of thousands of eager young people who had just 15 minutes to show what they could do at the 2014 Nigeria Under-17 team screening in Abuja, which was organized by Coach Emmanuel Amuneke.
He managed to score two goals in a very short time frame, but that was not enough to convince the coach, So he dismissed Osimhen and some others.
However, Osimhen's breakthrough eventually came in 2015, when he helped the Nigerian U-17 team win the FIFA U-17 World Cup and was given the Silver Ball and Golden Boot awards. Due to his impressive performance, he was noticed by several European clubs, and in 2017 he joined Wolfsburg in Germany.
Unfortunately, the gifted striker's promising debut season in the Bundesliga was cut short after only four months due to a shoulder injury that required surgery. Osimhen's physical troubles persisted when he became ill again after a successful operation, causing him to miss the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
After nearly two traumatic seasons, Osimhen eventually overcame the obstacles he faced. But due to inconsistency caused by injury and illness, he failed to score a single goal for Wolfsburg, therefore ending his career in Germany.
Moving on, Osimhen tried out for Belgian clubs Club Brugge and Zulte Waregem during the summer, but both clubs turned him down owing to his poor physical condition. He did, however, thank ex-Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez for his assistance in training during their time together at the club.
Osimhen ultimately scored his first goal in his debut for Charleroi FC on September 22 after moving to the Belgian club on loan in 2018. He continued to play for the club, scoring 20 goals in 36 games.
Osimhen made a successful transition to France in July 2019, joining Lille OSC after dominating Belgium.
After his transfer, the Nigerian striker saw a dramatic rise to fame, becoming one of the finest young attackers in the league with 13 goals in 27 games for the French team, finishing as Lille's top scorer.
Then, in the summer of 2020, Napoli of Serie A announced that they had signed Osimhen for a club-record cost of €70 million, which likely increased to €80 million factoring add-ons.
Victor became the club's most expensive transfer. He also became one of the most expensive African footballers in history after Napoli reportedly paid €70 million for him.
So, do you think you know everything there is to know about this outstanding striker?
Well, here are 10 facts about him that we bet you’ll be hearing for the first time!
00:28 Number 1: Osimhen turned down Arsenal
01:12 Number 2: He makes this much everyday
01:53 Number 3: Osimhen's awards
02:30 Number 4: Why he wears a mask
03:45 Number 5: This song was created for Osimhen
04:34 Number 6: Osimhen's daughter
05:20 Number 7: Osimhen’s philanthropy
06:09 Number 8: Osimhen has broken these records
07:54 Number 9: Osimhen is the top goal scorer in Serie A
08:49 Number 10: Manchester United May sign Victor Osimhen
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I have appreciated Napoli so much for intelligently chosen Victor & the great love with no racism not like what Germany did to Jay Jay Okocha that prevents him and them at the same time of making a greater achievement like Osimhen. Napoli your good act will be remembered in Africa forever 👏. If I'm like Osimhen I would have chosen to remain but everyone has his own choice. Respect and love makes him to achieve the best for Napoli as a great lesson for Europeans' clubs.
May Jesus Christ guide him in his God gifted carier ! He must remember it is God who took him through his injury . Strangely , this injury will make him appreciate life more ! However as football careers are short , he must get great management and sign for money that is comenserate with his skills !
He is a beautiful human being inside and out! I love him because he is humble...❤
Extreme humility ... never forgot his roots
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Thank God for your life Victor,you are a shining example to youths doing scam jobs,God will continue to back you up iJN. Please be closer to God in your day to day life and he will see you through iJN.
Thank you for this sensible and timely comment.
this guy is humble. i love him
This guy is undoubtedly the most promising and prolific striker Africa is presenting to the world once again. I only hate playing for Napoli eventhough napoli is my home of residence .
More wins,Victor Oshimen! Greater you! ❤❤❤
He's humble,gentle guy. He knows where he come from and where he is heading to. The sky is his limit.
A hard working Nigerian striker, I like him a lot
Osimhen is too strong to fail He can do and active anything he chooses to. He is also very determine 💪 I love him sooooo much ❤
God be with you to fulfil your promises to the poor
Osimhen is humble and cool. I luv him.
I never knew Nigeria has such a good player in recent times.
>>>Nigeria is the one nation in Africa that never runs outta producing talents in football. Our problem has always been team management.
That's the way to go Osiman watching you from zambia 🇿🇲 Lusaka
Lucky guy,I wish you good outing.God bless you my brother.
Manchester united will definitely need him ❤ that will be a good,nice and great place to exhibit his talent and prowess
All the best my brother God is great
Greatest man
Keep it 💯 osimhem big player next best Africa player in the world no thaut
He scored 25 goal league this season not 22 , he scored 37 goals in all competition
26 league goals
26 now
Great player,keep it up.The sky is the limit
Yes can play I am anxious to see a striker like him in MUTD squad
3 Nigerians have won the serie A, namely obafemi martins, obinna nsofor also won under mourinho’s inter and now Osimhen.
I love victor oshimhen He is an inspiration to this generation
While on Ariel battle, oshimen should use his hand to defend himself. He should sometimes dedicate his goals to his colleagues
That why i love him
May God reachly bless him to support his wishes and visions ❤🙏🙏🙏🤗
I thank God for the surgeons and all the medical staff that helped him
Beautiful human beings inside and out side
More wins 🏆 Victor Osimhen ❤️
Much much respect to the Nigerian football super star !
Congratulations to victor We love you.
Great footballer. 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
This man is out of this world 💙
Nice one Bravo osimen
Congratulations 🎉🎉
A true role model
I Thank GOD ALMIGHTY for you
Love him❤❤❤❤
Love this
I personally think that Osimhen should remain at Napoli till the end of his contract in 2025. He is clearly enjoying his game there. The management loves him, as do the fans. What is the rush to England? He is only 24.
Correct. I think I love your advice here.
He is a legend
I LV his game we need him at UTD
Kudos to Osime.
Osimhen can play very well for Man Utd, Chelsea or Liverpool without being benched, except for injury.
he is humble
for me his the future of nigeria this sesson and year
Fantastic
More wins 🏆 Victor Osimhen.
I like this guy alot
I can't remember when last a player from the premier league won Footballer of the Year either Europe or World Footballer. I will advise him to remain in Italy or sign with top clubs in Spain.
Sha he is the best
More success stories osimhe
We definitely need him at Arsenal
I like his style
I love❤you osimen
Great
Nice one
He should keep it up to level of wold best
🎉😢😊is very good
Victor’s ability to give birth to a baby girl is is even more impressive than his football ability. Truly one of a kind.
😂
What's hard in giving belle?
Abi ooo what's hard in giving belle my brother 😅😅😅
😂😂,
Lol😊😅
Congrats to u osimen I praise God in ur life bros. Congrats...
He better stay in Napoli ❤
I want him to come English league, am every sure is going to perform.
Nice
best of Napoli
My brother I know your story😢😢😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
What l know about him is that no league he will play that he cannot make it. Because any club he played for he always put is best, no matter the league that he is going after now with the Spirit in him the desire in him, nothing can stop him not to Succeed.
I think victor osihmen fit enough to Play for manchester united
Truth
Osimhen Victor can only fail to come to united, if Napoli task high, now as God has glorified united by allowing the Glazers to agreed the last bid of Sheikh Jassim, we are sure to welcome Osimhen at Old Trafford.
Yes I believe his style of playing we fixed Manchester United.
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Osimen will triumph in epl
Liverpool please we need you
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He can excel in epl
Osime will play more better in England because he will have more challenges that we encourage him better
Owo!!!❤
This guy is intelligent
Man united deserve osimhen
It will be very good if he decides to play for Man UTD because they urgently need a striker of his caliber, but i think he will fit well at Newcastle UTD because of his playing style.
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I tell a friend long time ago that it doesn’t matter who or which coach they get it going to still be the same….. worst united fans are ungrateful they don’t support them team or the players even through their worst times because not every game going to be a good game
What is the contest all about' and why the chain on his hand on the picture posted
Yes he must play Man UTD this summer
Playing in a one season Champions League should not be a criteria at all. He should rather focus on a club that will guarantee an upward glory of his talent and guarantee his future
If Man City has Haarland why not Man United Osimen
When they started converting Naira I laughed.
He go to Chelsea ❤
Bro I think MAN UTD preferable due to their Hunger for a striker,you going to be their starter and with the presence of Key midfielders like the presence of Bruno Fernandes and some others,you will continue to have good passes like the Kelvin De Brun of Man City feeds Haaland.😀 Welcome bro❣️.
Where did he play now? Wow!!
Yes, playing in the Premier League is best for him. However, he has to the top 4 clubs that will play the champions league. For his position, I suggest Man United that is in critical need of striker (No.9) should be his next destination. Man City has Haaland, Arsenal has Jesus. New Castle has Ishaq already. Therefore Man United is best for because he will play regularly.
Yes best fitted there 👍
What of Chelsea? he should go to Chelsea or #Stay@Napoli. I even prefer he #Stay@Napoli because the issue is just a distraction
oshimen I dream of being like you or even grater than you in feature
is this your real voice???❤
Manchester united will be a great place for Osimhen to play and improve his football career.
I will like victor to come over Manchester United ❤
qqqqqqqqod bless Victor Osimhen More
Am his fun
I wish him could play man city but the problem is pep he doesn't like African players
Gridded