Finidi George vs Victor Osimhen
Both Nigeria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Finidi George
Nigeria · 1991–2002 · RM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 62 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Real Betis Balompié, Ipswich Town
Against Greece on 30 June 1994 he dinked the ball over Christos Karkamanis, then dropped onto all fours, crawled towards the corner flag and cocked a leg like a dog marking its patch. Career record: 62 caps and 6 goals for Nigeria; club career at AFC Ajax, Real Betis Balompié, Ipswich Town.
Victor Osimhen
Nigeria · 2017– · ST
- Rank in Nigeria
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 51 (as of 4 October 2026) · 35 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Lille OSC, SSC Napoli, Galatasaray S.K.
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..
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Finidi George is editorial rank 4 and Victor Osimhen rank 6 in Nigeria's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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