Victor Osimhen: profile
Victor Osimhen (born 29 December 1998 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Galatasaray S.K..
Osimhen's senior club career began in 2017 at VfL Wolfsburg. He has played for 5 clubs in 5 countries since 2017. The busiest spell of his career was at SSC Napoli (2020–2025): 108 appearances and 65 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 228 appearances and 135 goals.
At international level, Osimhen has represented Nigeria (2017–present), earning 51 caps and scoring 35 goals. Our match database lists 17 of his international goals; the first came against Cape Verde on 7 September 2021 (World Cup Qualification).
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Moses, Obafemi Martins and Alex Iwobi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2017 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 2017–present (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Germany, Belgium, France, Italy and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.59 (135 in 228)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 80% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Galatasaray S.K. (02 Sep 2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Steven Caulker, Lakhdar Belloumi and Ethan Mbappé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 |  VfL Wolfsburg |
2. Bundesliga | 14 | 0 |
| 2018–2019 |  Royal Charleroi S.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 25 | 12 |
| 2019–2020 |  Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 27 | 13 |
| 2020–2025 |  SSC Napoli |
Serie A | 108 | 65 |
| 2024–2025 |  Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | 30 | 26 |
| 2025– | Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | 24 | 19 |
| Total | 228 | 135 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017– |  Nigeria |
Senior | 51 | 35 |
International goals (17)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Sep 2021 | Cape Verde 1–2 Nigeria | 30 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Oct 2021 | Central African Republic 0–2 Nigeria | 45 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 13 Nov 2021 | Liberia 0–2 Nigeria | 15 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 16 Nov 2021 | Nigeria 1–1 Cape Verde | 1 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 14 Jan 2024 | Nigeria 1–1 Equatorial Guinea | 38 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 21 Mar 2025 | Rwanda 0–2 Nigeria | 11 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 21 Mar 2025 | Rwanda 0–2 Nigeria | 45 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 25 Mar 2025 | Nigeria 1–1 Zimbabwe | 74 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 14 Oct 2025 | Nigeria 4–0 Benin | 3 | World Cup Qualification |
| 10 | 14 Oct 2025 | Nigeria 4–0 Benin | 37 | World Cup Qualification |
| 11 | 14 Oct 2025 | Nigeria 4–0 Benin | 51 | World Cup Qualification |
| 12 | 13 Nov 2025 | Nigeria 4–1 Gabon | 102 | World Cup Qualification |
| 13 | 13 Nov 2025 | Nigeria 4–1 Gabon | 110 | World Cup Qualification |
| 14 | 27 Dec 2025 | Nigeria 3–2 Tunisia | 44 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 15 | 5 Jan 2026 | Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique | 25 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 16 | 5 Jan 2026 | Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique | 47 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 17 | 10 Jan 2026 | Algeria 0–2 Nigeria | 47 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Victor Osimhen?
Victor Osimhen was born on 29 December 1998, which makes him 27 years old.
Where was Victor Osimhen born?
Victor Osimhen was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Victor Osimhen play for?
Victor Osimhen plays international football for Nigeria. He has 51 caps and 35 goals on record.
Which clubs has Victor Osimhen played for?
Victor Osimhen's recorded clubs are VfL Wolfsburg, Royal Charleroi S.C., Lille OSC, SSC Napoli and Galatasaray S.K..
What team does Victor Osimhen play for now?
According to the latest data, Victor Osimhen plays for Galatasaray S.K..
How tall is Victor Osimhen?
Victor Osimhen is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Victor Osimhen play?
Victor Osimhen plays as a forward.
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