Jorge Jesus Names Osimhen and Haaland as Top Box Players

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has identified Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen and Norway forward Erling Haaland as the strongest players in the world inside the penalty area. This statement followed Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway in the UEFA Nations League at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo.

Jesus praised Haaland for being the most physically and technically powerful player inside the box, noting that while he is fast outside the area, he and Osimhen are the strongest inside it. Haaland scored Norway's only goal in the match, bringing his international tally to 65 goals in 57 appearances.

Both forwards share qualities such as physical strength, aerial ability, and determination in front of goal, although Haaland has scored more career goals, totaling 371 compared to Osimhen's 214. Additionally, Osimhen has faced recurring injuries throughout his career and is currently sidelined, while Haaland has maintained better fitness levels.