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    Date of birth29 December 1998
    Place of birthLagos State, Nigeria
    Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
    Position(s)Striker
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    How Osimhen Became Africa's Most Expensive Player
    How Osimhen Became Africa's Most Expensive Player
    Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Napoli and the national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, known for his elite finishing, strength and athleticism.
    Early life

    Osimhen was born on 29 December 1998 in Lagos, Nigeria, the youngest of six siblings. His parents are from Edo State and are of the Esan ethnic group of Nigeria. He grew up in the Olusosun area in Oregun/Ojo… See more

    Club career

    Osimhen started his career at the Ultimate Strikers Academy, based in Lagos, Nigeria. In January 2016, after being noticed for his performances at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Osimhen committed to a pre-contract with … See more

    International career

    Osimhen was a member of the Nigeria under-17 team that won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile. He scored 10 goals in seven games at the tournament and won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball awards. His performanc… See more

    Player profile

    Osimhen is a right-footed centre-forward known for his physical presence, athleticism, strength, directness, runs into space, eye for goal and linkup play. Osimhen's strongest attributes are his explosive p… See more

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    Victor Osimhen - Player profile 24/25 - Transfermarkt

    Dec 29, 1998 · Victor Osimhen, 26, from Nigeria Galatasaray, since 2024 Centre-Forward Market value: €75.00m * Dec 29, 1998 in Lagos, Nigeria

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  6. BBC
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    Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen signs new Napoli deal until 2026

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    Why is Victor Osimhen in limbo with Napoli?
    More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day. Victor Osimhen is locked in limbo with Napoli after the southern Italian squad was unable to find a suitable buyer for the high-scoring Nigeria striker in the transfer window that closed across Europe’s five biggest leagues on Friday.

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    Who is Victor Osimhen?
    Victor Osimhen, 22, from Nigeria SSC Napoli, since 2020 Centre-Forward Market value: €50.00m * Dec 29, 1998 in Lagos, Nigeria

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    How much did Osimhen make for Napoli?
    Osimhen rifled in 26 league goals for Napoli on course to the club winning their first Scudetto since 1990. It had been his third season in Serie A and Osimhen was now at last fulfilling the potential most saw in him when he arrived from Lille in the summer of 2020 for around $75m (€70m).

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    Could Osimhen move away from Naples?
    The Nigerian striker has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Naples over the last 12 months, more or less since his breakout season in 2022/23 as one of the most-feared strikers in the European game. Osimhen rifled in 26 league goals for Napoli on course to the club winning their first Scudetto since 1990.

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    Why did Osimhen leave Napoli?
    Napoli’s title reign has been a disaster, with Osimhen himself not in the greatest of form. He’s scored seven goals from 13 league games, but injury has once again struck, with the 25-year-old missing a month of action due to a hamstring injury.

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    Did Victor Osimhen block Francesco Acerbi?
    (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File) FILE - Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, left, attempts to block Inter’s Francesco Acerbi as Acerbi kicks the ball during a Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Inter at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona stadium, Naples, Italy, Sunday Dec. 3, 2023.

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    Napoli’s Victor Osimhen All But Confirms Imminent …

    Jan 23, 2024 · It appears Victor Osimhen’s days as a Napoli are numbered. The Nigerian striker has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Naples over the last 12 months, more or less since his...

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    Napoli and Galatasaray confirm Osimhen loan deal

    Sep 4, 2024 · Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, both clubs have announced. Napoli said the deal lasts until the end of the 2024-25 season and that Osimhen has also...

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    ‘He’s reaching cult status’: Napoli’s rising …

    Apr 18, 2023 · Victor Osimhen’s second goal against Juventus in January will live long in the memory of Napoli fans. With Napoli winning 3-1 at home, the Nigerian striker rose above everyone …