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The Digest:

Victor Osimhen has been ranked the fifth-highest goalscorer in the world for 2025, finding the net 46 times in 52 appearances for both club and country.

Key Points:
  • The 27-year-old finished behind only Kylian Mbappé (66), Harry Kane (60), Erling Haaland (57), and Kevin Hernandez of Puerto Rico (48).
  • Osimhen's tally matches that of Lionel Messi (46 goals), but he achieved it in two fewer games.
  • His prolific year included nine goals in nine appearances for the Super Eagles.
  • He finished as the top scorer in the Turkish Süper Lig, helping Galatasaray secure a domestic double.
  • The ranking, compiled by ESPN, highlights Osimhen's consistency and lethal finishing across all competitions.
  • He is currently representing Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
  • The list underscores his status as one of the most potent strikers in world football.
This global recognition solidifies Osimhen's reputation as a world-class finisher and a pivotal figure for both his national team and his club.


Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet