With all the individual records that the Nigerian striker is writing with his Galatasaray, he returns today to be near to break a new record with his Turkish team, and what is interesting is that this record is more than 119 years old in Turkish football.

Highest goal rate for a foreign striker in Turkey

Since arriving on loan from Napoli, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has electrified the Süper Lig, emerging as Galatasaray’s undisputed talisman. In just 35 appearances across all competitions, the Nigerian hitman has racked up a staggering 30 goals and 7 assists, propelling his team’s charge for consecutive league titles.

By the Numbers:
21 league goals (current Süper Lig top scorer)
3 Turkish Cup goals
6 goals in 7 Europa League matches (before Gala’s exit to AZ Alkmaar)

Per journalist Buchi Laba, Osimhen now sits fourth on Galatasaray’s all-time list of foreign scorers in a single seasona feat that’s cemented his hero status at Rams Park. With stats like these, Napoli may regret their loan decision.

The striker's stats this season with Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen is now within striking distance of rewriting Galatasaray's history books. The Super Eagles striker has his sights set on surpassing Brazilian legend Mario Jardel's iconic 34-goal record from the 2000–01 season.

With 30 goals already to his name this campaign, Osimhen needs just five more strikes to:
• Overtake Jardel's club record
• Become the highest-scoring foreigner in a single Süper Lig season
• Eclipse Mauro Icardi and Bafétimbi Gomis (32 goals each)

The Nigerian sensation has already cemented his place among Galatasaray's all-time greats. Now, with weeks remaining in the season, he stands on the brink of making Turkish football history.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.