John Obi Mikel vs Victor Osimhen
Both Nigeria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
John Obi Mikel
Nigeria · 2006–2019 · CDM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 91 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Chelsea, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Stoke City
On 26 June 2018, the day Nigeria played Argentina at the World Cup, he learned his father had been kidnapped, said nothing to the dressing room and played the full ninety minutes. Career record: 91 caps and 6 goals for Nigeria; club career at Chelsea, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Stoke City.
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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John Obi Mikel is editorial rank 7 and Victor Osimhen rank 6 in Nigeria's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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