Galatasaray's record-breaker in waiting: Osimhen equals personal best for goals in a single season

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen continued his brilliant form in Turkey, scoring and assisting as Galatasaray cruised to a 5-1 victory over Eyüpspor on Sunday evening.

The Nigerian international, who has been a sensation in Istanbul since his loan move from Napoli, provided the assist for Roland Sallai’s opening goal in the 26th minute before getting on the scoresheet himself in the second half.  

In the 71st minute, Osimhen showcased his sharp instincts, looping the ball past a defender and firing a shot at goal.

Although his initial attempt was blocked, he reacted swiftly to bury the rebound into the net.

The goal took Osimhen’s tally for the season to an impressive 31 goals and eight assists in 36 appearances across all competitions — equaling his personal best of 31 goals achieved during Napoli's title-winning 2022–23 Serie A campaign.

Osimhen’s relentless scoring has now placed him within touching distance of Galatasaray’s all-time record for most goals in a single season by a foreign player.  

He currently sits fourth on the list, trailing Brazilian legend Mario Jardel, who netted 34 goals during the 2000–01 campaign.

Mauro Icardi and Bafétimbi Gomis are joint-second with 32 goals each.

If the 26-year-old can find the net four more times before the season concludes, he would not only surpass Jardel’s record but also set a new benchmark for foreign players in Galatasaray’s 119-year history — and the Turkish Süper Lig as a whole.

With Galatasaray chasing a domestic double, Osimhen’s form could prove crucial in ensuring a historic end to the season.

Adeyemi Adewale

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