Victor James Osimhen (born 29 December 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Napoli and the Nigeria national team. Known for his composure and finishing, he is widely regarded as one of the most promising and most in-demand African footballers.
Age
Victor Osimhen was born on the 29 December 1998 in Lagos, he is (age 22 years).
Career
It took no time for Victor’s dream of being a professional footballer to begin to materialize. A local football scouts noticed him and invited him for a trial with Ulitmate Strikers Academy which he passed.
In 2014, Victor Osimhen’s performance with Ultimate Strikers earns him an invite to Nigeria’s U-17 team. Victor was vital in helping the team qualify for the U-17 FIFA World Cup which was held in Chile which he went on to win. At the U-17 World Cup, He bagged the highest goal scorer award after scoring 10 goals and also the FIFA U-17 World Cup Silver Ball.
Rise To Stardom
It took Osimhen two seasons to bounce back from his nightmares. The inconsistency due to injury and sickness saw him depart from Wolfsburg without scoring a single goal.
Osimhen picked himself up and went ahead to attend summer trials with Belgian clubs Zulte Waregem and Club Brugge but malaria which ruin his chances of getting signed by either club.
On 22 August 2018 was the date thing went from bad to excellent for Victor. It was the day Belgian club Charleroi signed him on a season-long loan deal. Victor Osimhen made his full debut on 22 September, scoring his first goal as a professional with a brilliant backheel.
Victor had a successful spell with the Belgian side, playing 36 games and scoring a whooping 20 goals, a feat which made Charleroi, activated their option to get him permanently. After dominating football the Belgium League, Victor felt it was the right time to climb his way back to the top. In July 2019, he made an upward move in his career by signing for Ligue 1 team, Lille OSC. until he was signed in Italy by Napoli in 2020.
Net worth
He has an estimated net worth of $2.31 million.
Victor osimhen scored against Torino as Napoli keeps 100% records
He posted this to appreciate their fans for the support.
Osimhen won the best player in the Month of September.