Serie A: Stats reveal only Portuguese Ronaldo and Brazilian Ronaldo have lower mins per goal than Osimhen
Published: July 23, 2024
Following the controversy surrounding the future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, renowned sports statistics company, Opta, highlighted that only two Serie A players past and present currently boast a superior minutes-per-goal ratio compared to Napoli's Victor Osimhen.
The football statistics company released its findings amid concerns about Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen's market value and quality, particularly due to difficulties in finding a European club willing to meet his release clause.
Negotiations between Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain for Osimhen's transfer have reportedly stalled.
Napoli are demanding either the inclusion of Lee Kang-in or a payment of between €120 million and €130 million to trigger the release clause.
PSG, however, are unwilling to include Kang-in in the deal and is reportedly not prepared to meet the full release clause amount.
This impasse has raised questions about Osimhen's value and status, despite his impressive performance in leading Napoli to their first Scudetto title in 33 years during the 2022/2023 season.
In a recent post on X, Opta highlighted that only retired Brazil international Ronaldo Nazário and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo have a better minutes-per-goal ratio than Osimhen in Serie A since the 1994/1995 season.
According to Opta, "Only Cristiano Ronaldo (one goal every 104 minutes) and Ronaldo (one goal every 117 minutes) have a better minutes-per-goal average than Victor Osimhen (one goal every 125 minutes) in Serie A since the 1994/95 season, with at least 10 goals."
The latest analysis underscored Osimhen's impressive scoring efficiency, with two other Serie A forwards having managed to score more frequently relative to their time on the pitch.
Since joining Napoli in 2020, Osimhen has netted 76 goals in 133 appearances, further solidifying his stature among Serie A's top forwards.
Adeyemi Adewale
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- Getafe's Uche tops Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and Bellingham, other La Liga stars in key offensive stat
- Nigeria international GK named in Premiere Ligue Team of the Season amid Everton links
- 'Buzzing for him' - Newcastle defender really happy for Nigerian forward after first Premier League goal
- Dessers moves within one goal of 25-goal target after scoring in Rangers draw against St. Mirren
- Son of ex-Gombe United star scores again for Chelsea youth, has new deal in place for next season
- After failed deadline day move to Fulham, AC Milan still keen to flog Super Eagles star Chukwueze
- 'It's crunch time' - Tosin says Chelsea fighting for CL spot, Conference League trophy, Club World Cup
- 'No English club is ready' - Romano rules out Man Utd, Chelsea moves for Osimhen over N22b wage demand
- 'Every game a final' - Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka issues rallying cry to Dortmund teammates
- 'I can attack and defend well' - Lazio ace Dele-Bashiru reveals his preferred role on the pitch


- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88