Victor Osimhen Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo in Guardian's Top 50 Footballers of 2025
Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian footballer, has been recognized in The Guardian's prestigious list of the top 50 footballers of 2025, ranking 46th and surpassing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo. Osimhen's exceptional performance for Napoli, where he helped secure the Serie A title after three decades, and his contributions to the Nigerian national team have garnered attention.
Despite interest from top clubs across Europe, Osimhen decided to move to Galatasaray, showcasing his talent with 36 goals in competitive matches by 2025. His impact on the international scene has been significant, with eight goals for Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers.
Osimhen's ranking places him ahead of established stars like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Legit NG. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Legit NG
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Victor Osimhen Surpasses Ronaldo and Equals Messi in 2025 Top Scorers Chart
Victor Osimhen Finishes 2025 as Nigeria's Top Goalscorer, Tying with Messi Globally
Victor Osimhen Nears Record-Breaking Feat in Europe with Hat-Trick Against Ajax
Victor Osimhen Makes History with 25 European Goals and UCL Hat-trick
Victor Osimhen Shines in UEFA Champions League, Nears Ronaldo's Record
Coach Eric Chelle Names Victor Osimhen World's Best Striker Ahead of Nigeria's AFCON 2025 Clash
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
