Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international and Naples’ prolific striker, has defied the odds to secure his position among Europe’s top scorers since the commencement of the previous campaign.
While Napoli, as a team, has encountered significant difficulties this season, Osimhen’s remarkable form during the 2022/23 financial year earned him the prestigious title of Serie A’s top scorer.
This season, however, has witnessed formidable competition, with Lautaro Martinez leading the charts with an impressive 22 goals. Despite this fierce competition, Osimhen showcased his extraordinary talents in a recent match against Sassuolo,
where he achieved a remarkable hat-trick in just 15 minutes. This outstanding performance catapulted the Super Eagle back into the top 5 goal-scorers in Serie A for the current season.
A noteworthy aspect of Osimhen’s accomplishment lies in the statistical analysis provided by Squawka.
Despite encountering challenges in the ongoing campaign, the Neapolitan striker continues to be among the leading goal-scorers across the five major European leagues.
What sets Osimhen’s achievement apart is not only his goal-scoring prowess but also the fact that he achieved this standing with the lowest number of matches and playing time.
As Victor Osimhen demonstrates resilience and exceptional skill on the football pitch, his ability to maintain a prominent position among Europe’s elite goal-scorers highlights his enduring impact in the world of football.
Napoli and football enthusiasts around the globe eagerly anticipate Osimhen’s continued contributions as he navigates the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in his football journey.
Most league goals in Europe’s big five divisions since the start 2022/23 (minutes):
57 – Harry Kane (5,447)
53 – Erling Haaland (4,520)
50 – Kylian Mbappé (4,515)
43 – Lautaro Martínez (4,468)
39 – Alexandre Lacazette (4,606)
37 – Victor Osimhen (3,740)
37 – Loïs Openda (4,397) pic.twitter.com/keXZ0et4Ir— Squawka (@Squawka) February 28, 2024
