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Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen is one of the most valuable athletes in the world
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian and Galatasaray striker, has been named among the world’s top 50 most valuable athletes.
He joins an elite list that includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe, as one of the most prized stars in football.
Osimhen’s spectacular career
The 25-year-old made headlines two seasons ago by clinching the Serie A title with Napoli ending the team’s 30-year drought.
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Osimhen’s standout performances earned him the Italian Golden Shoe and the CAF Player of the Year award, along with an 8th-place finish in the Ballon d’Or rankings.
Raised in a humble background, the Super Eagles star has become a source of inspiration overcoming great odds to make his mark in world football.
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The striker’s latest accolade, placing 44th on SportsPro’s list of the top 50 most valuable athletes, further shows his influence on the global sports stage among top athletes across disciplines, from American gymnast Simone Biles, who ranks first, to global football icons like Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Osimhen outranks Haaland on prestigious list
Osimhen notably outranks Manchester City’s goal-scoring machine, Erling Haaland, in this prestigious list, which also includes other football stars like Vinicius Junior, who sits second on the list, Marcus Rashford, and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal.
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Since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in September, Osimhen has continued his stellar form, and the Turkish Super Lig leaders have benefitted from his impressive contributions.
The Super Eagles star has scored four goals and provided four assists in seven games since his summer loan move from Napoli, continuing his upward trajectory in the football world.
Now standing among the world's most influential athletes, Osimhen is not only a celebrated figure in Nigeria but also a global icon, whose value and prominence are well deserved.
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