Victor Osimhen: From Lagos Street Hawker to Serie A Goal King

Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Napoli and the Nigeria national team. He is considered one of the best strikers in the world, known for his elite finishing, pace, strength, and athleticism.

Osimhen was born in Olusosun, a slum in Lagos, Nigeria. He grew up in poverty and had to work as a street hawker to support his family. However, he never gave up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer.

Early Career

Osimhen started his football career at the Ultimate Strikers Academy in Lagos. In 2015, he led the Nigerian U-17 team to victory in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, where he was awarded the Golden Boot and Silver Ball awards. His performances also earned him the CAF Youth Player of the Year award in 2015.

After his success at the U-17 World Cup, Osimhen signed for German club Wolfsburg. He struggled to make an impact at Wolfsburg, however, and was eventually loaned out to Belgian club Charleroi.

At Charleroi, Osimhen flourished, scoring 20 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions. His performances caught the attention of French club Lille, who signed him in 2019.

 Lille

Osimhen continued his impressive form at Lille, scoring 18 goals in 38 appearances in his first season at the club. He helped Lille to win the Ligue 1 title in 2020-21, and was named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year.

Napoli

In 2020, Osimhen signed for Italian club Napoli for a fee of €70 million. He has continued to score goals at a prolific rate for Napoli, and is now one of the most sought-after strikers in the world.

 International Career

Osimhen made his debut for the Nigerian national team in 2017. He has since scored 15 goals in 22 appearances for the Super Eagles. He was a member of the Nigerian squad that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

Playing Style

Osimhen is a versatile striker who can play in a variety of positions. He is most effective as a central striker, but he can also play on the wing or as a second striker.

Osimhen is known for his pace, strength, and finishing ability. He is also a good dribbler and passer. He is a nightmare for defenders to deal with, and he is one of the most feared strikers in the world.

Career Achievements

• FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Boot (2015)
• FIFA U-17 World Cup Silver Ball (2015)
• CAF Youth Player of the Year (2015)
• Ligue 1 Player of the Year (2020-21)
• Africa Cup of Nations (2021)

Personal Life

Osimhen is a devout Christian. He is also a philanthropist, and he has established the Victor Osimhen Foundation to help underprivileged children in Nigeria.

Conclusion

Victor Osimhen is one of the most exciting young footballers in the world. He is a natural goalscorer, and he has the potential to become one of the best strikers of his generation.