Victor Osimhen
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
1
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
4
Records
Victor Osimhen's achievements place him among the elite of African football. He is the first African to win the Capocannoniere, breaking a barrier that stood for decades. His 26 Serie A goals in 2022-23 set a new record for an African player, surpassing George Weah. He was the first Nigerian to finish in the top 10 of the Ballon d'Or, placing 8th in 2023. His CAF African Footballer of the Year win ended a 24-year drought for Nigeria. These milestones, combined with his leadership in Napoli's first Serie A title in 33 years, cement his legacy as a transformative figure in the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR)
Awarded by President Muhammadu Buhari for his contributions to Nigerian football.
Rankings & Lists
100 Best Male Footballers in the World
Best Players in the World
Magazine Covers
ESPN The Magazine
2023
The Rise of Victor Osimhen
GQ Italia
2023
Cover feature
The Guardian Weekend (UK)
2023
Profile piece
Kicker (Germany)
2024
Feature on his return to form
Records & Feats
First African to win the Capocannoniere
Osimhen became the first African player to win the Serie A top scorer award in 2023.
Highest-scoring African player in Serie A history
He surpassed George Weah's record for most goals by an African in Serie A.
Most goals by a Nigerian in a single Serie A season
Scored 26 league goals in the 2022-23 season, a record for a Nigerian.
First Nigerian to finish in Ballon d'Or top 10
Placed 8th in the 2023 Ballon d'Or, the highest ever for a Nigerian.