Victor Osimhen Full Biography

Here is a detailed biography of Victor Osimhen, one of Nigeria’s top football talents:

🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen – Full Biography

🧍‍♂️ Full Name:

Victor James Osimhen

Date of Birth:

December 29, 1998

Place of Birth:

Lagos, Nigeria

🏳️ Nationality:

Nigerian

Profession:

Professional Footballer (Striker)

🏟️ Current Club (as of 2025):

SSC Napoli (Serie A, Italy)

National Team:

Nigeria (Super Eagles)

 Early Life & Background

Victor Osimhen was born in Olusosun, Lagos, into a humble family. He faced many hardships growing up, including selling sachet water on the streets to support his family. His tough upbringing shaped his resilience and hunger for success.

He was discovered while playing in local football tournaments in Lagos and rose through the ranks with support from youth academies and local coaches.

 Career Timeline

  2015: Breakthrough at U-17 World Cup

• Osimhen exploded onto the scene at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, where he scored 10 goals.
• Won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball.
• Nigeria won the tournament, and his performance drew global attention.

      2017: VfL Wolfsburg (Germany)

• Signed his first European contract with Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
• Struggled with form and injuries.

       2018–2019: Charleroi (Belgium, Loan)

• Revived his career with 20 goals in all competitions.
• Attracted interest from top European clubs.

⚽ 2019–2020: Lille OSC (France)

• Signed by Lille in Ligue 1.
• Scored 18 goals, won Player of the Month, and was named Lille Player of the Season.

      2020–Present: Napoli (Italy)

• Transferred to Napoli for a reported fee of €70 million, becoming the most expensive African player at the time.
• Led Napoli’s attack and helped the club win its first Serie A title in 33 years during the 2022–23 season.
• Finished as Serie A top scorer (Capocannoniere) in that title-winning season.

🇳🇬 International Career

• Made his senior debut for the Super Eagles in 2017.
• Represented Nigeria in AFCON 2019 and AFCON 2023.
• Known for his pace, power, and goal-scoring instinct.

                    Honors & Achievements

• Serie A Champion – 2022/23 (Napoli)
• Serie A Top Scorer – 2022/23
• FIFA U-17 World Cup Winner & Golden Boot – 2015
• African Player of the Year (Nominee)
• Multiple Serie A Player of the Month awards
• Included in CAF and Serie A Team of the Year

                     Playing Style

Victor Osimhen is known for:

• Explosive pace
• Strong aerial ability
• Clinical finishing
• Relentless work rate
• Excellent off-the-ball movement

           Personal Life

• Victor has spoken openly about his challenging childhood and gives back to local communities in Nigeria.
• He is known for his humility, discipline, and strong Christian faith.
• He wears a protective face mask due to a previous facial injury but continues to perform at an elite level.