Victor Osimhen, the prolific striker for the Super Eagles, has established himself as one of Europe’s most reliable goal scorers, particularly shining in matches against English Premier League teams in UEFA tournaments, according to Soccernet.ng.
The Galatasaray forward once again proved his mettle on a grand stage by calmly converting the winning penalty in Tuesday’s 1-0 triumph over Liverpool at RAMS Park.
This victory marked Galatasaray’s inaugural Champions League success of the season and further cemented Osimhen’s impressive track record against English clubs.
Osimhen’s Record Against Premier League Teams in European Tournaments
Data from Transfermarkt highlights Osimhen’s remarkable performances against Premier League sides in continental competitions.
Victor Osimhen from the spot to put Galatasaray up 1-0 over Liverpool pic.twitter.com/OaW1u3kSvK
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Osimhen has squared off against Liverpool three times in the Champions League, securing two victories, one loss, and scoring once. His maiden goal against an English opponent came during the 2019/20 Champions League group stage, netting for Lille against Chelsea.
Two years on, Osimhen made a significant impact against Leicester City in the Europa League while playing for Napoli, scoring a stunning brace in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium. Unfortunately, he missed the return leg due to a fractured cheekbone.
Overall, Osimhen has featured in five matches against English clubs in European contests, finding the net four times.
Victor Osimhen’s Defining Moments on the Big Stage
Osimhen’s debut against English opposition was during his stint at Lille in the 2019/20 Champions League, where he scored against Chelsea in the group phase.
In 2021, representing Napoli, he dazzled against Leicester City in the Europa League by scoring both goals in a dramatic 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium. Though sidelined for the return fixture, his performance left a lasting impression.
More recently, Osimhen has faced Liverpool on three occasions-twice with Napoli and once with Galatasaray-scoring once. His latest goal, a composed penalty in Istanbul, secured a 1-0 victory for Galatasaray over the Reds and earned him the Man of the Match accolade.
Setting New Nigerian Milestones in Europe
With his goal against Liverpool, Osimhen reached a tally of 10 goals in just 18 Champions League appearances, making him Nigeria’s leading scorer in the competition, surpassing Obafemi Martins’ previous record of nine.
Obafemi Martins (Inter Milan)
It’s worth noting that all of Osimhen’s Champions League goals have come during the group stages or knockout rounds, underscoring his impact in crucial moments.
Ambitions with Galatasaray
Following his decisive contribution against Liverpool, Osimhen expressed his lofty goals with the Turkish side:
“The Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, and we aim to progress deep into the tournament. We possess the talent and determination to reach this target,” he stated. “It won’t be an easy journey, but we are committed to making history with this club.”
Looking ahead, Galatasaray is set to face Manchester City on January 28, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium, shortly after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations concludes. Osimhen will be eager to continue his impressive form against another top English team.
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