How many caps did Victor Osimhen win for Nigeria?

Victor Osimhen won 51 (as of 4 October 2026) caps for Nigeria, scoring 35 (as of 4 October 2026) goals.

Which clubs did Victor Osimhen play for?

VfL Wolfsburg (2017–2019), Royal Charleroi S.C. (2018–2019), Lille OSC (2019–2020), SSC Napoli (2020–2025), Galatasaray S.K. (2024–2025).

Where does Victor Osimhen rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Victor Osimhen #6 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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06 / Nigeria · 2017–

Victor Osimhen

ST finisher

Caps · Nigeria

51 (as of 4 October 2026)

Goals · Nigeria

35 (as of 4 October 2026)

Life

1998

Clubs

Lille OSC, SSC Napoli, Galatasaray S.K.

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The protective mask dates from November 2021, when a collision at Inter fractured his cheekbone and eye socket, and he says it stays on for the rest of his career. Career record: 51 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 35 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Nigeria; club career at Lille OSC, SSC Napoli, Galatasaray S.K..

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q25253293

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Career record

2017–2019	VfL Wolfsburg
2018–2019	Royal Charleroi S.C.
2019–2020	Lille OSC
2020–2025	SSC Napoli
2024–2025	Galatasaray S.K.
Nigeria	51 (as of 4 October 2026) caps, 35 (as of 4 October 2026) goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Nigeria legends whose careers overlapped Osimhen's

The world's great STs

Around Osimhen in the almanac

One rank above: Sunday Oliseh at #5.

One rank below: John Obi Mikel at #7.

Nigeria's editorial top five: Jay-Jay Okocha · Nwankwo Kanu · Rashidi Yekini · Finidi George · Sunday Oliseh.

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