Victor Osimhen

• Full name: Victor James Osimhen
• Date of birth: December 29, 1998
• Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Position: Striker / Centre forward
• Current club (as of 2026): SSC Napoli (Italy)
• Squad number: 9

Career overview

• Youth and early career: Began in Nigeria, moved to Europe with Charleroi (Belgium) on loan from Ultimate Strikers Academy; breakthrough season at Charleroi in 2017–2018.
• Rennes: Transferred to Stade Rennais (France) in 2018; limited by injuries but showed promise.
• Charleroi return (loan): Brief loan before moving on to more prominent clubs.
• Napoli: Joined SSC Napoli in 2020. Emerged as Napoli’s main striker, becoming top scorer for the club in Serie A, leading Napoli to the 2022–23 Serie A title and earning several individual scoring accolades.
• International career: Nigeria national team (Super Eagles). Key player in youth tournaments (Golden Boot at 2015 U-17 World Cup) and important contributor to the senior side in AFCON qualifiers and tournaments.

Playing style

• Powerful, fast centre forward with strong physicality and athleticism.
• Excellent in transition, effective on the run behind defenses, and strong finishing ability with both feet and the head.
• Works hard off the ball, presses defenders, and can hold up play when required.

Notable achievements

• Top scorer and standout performer for Napoli during their successful 2022–23 Serie A campaign.
• FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Boot and Golden Ball (2015).
• Multiple Serie A and club-level scoring awards and recognitions.

Additional notes

• Has overcome serious injuries earlier in his career and developed into one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers.
• Highly marketable figure and a national icon in Nigeria due to his rise from youth success to top-level European football.