Victor Osimhen proves the doubters wrong with stunning Galatasaray form

Victor Osimhen’s story this season is the stuff football dreams are made of.

The powerful Nigerian striker, questioned by critics for making his loan stay at Galatasaray permanent this summer, has flipped the narrative with performances so bright they light up Istanbul nights.

Last year’s campaign was impressive, but skeptics wondered if he could sustain his magic or just fade like so many before him. Osimhen, however, didn’t let the noise distract him. Instead, he has responded in the biggest way possible, by banging in goals and leading Galatasaray in the Super Lig and on European nights.

In the 2025/26 Turkish Super Lig, Osimhen has netted 3 league goals from 8 matches, played 491 minutes, and has had a powerful all-around performance, a solid contribution as Galatasaray chase another title. Even more electrifying has been his Champions League form: he leads all scorers with 6 goals in just 3 games, firing his team into the knockout rounds while silencing those who wondered if he was past his best. His match-winning displays, including a hat-trick, have earned him hero status, with fans in Turkey, where every goal gets celebrated.​

Osimhen’s market value, according to Transfermarkt, currently stands at €76.9M, underscoring how the striker remains one of the most desired talents in world football. Relentless in attack, beating defenders for pace and power, and still a force in the box, he is writing a new chapter of dominance in his career.​

Victor Osimhen, 26, hasn’t just proven he belongs at Galatasaray; he is showing Europe that his star is shining brighter than ever.