Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, has without any shadow of a doubt, established himself as one of the most lethal finishers across Europe in recent years.
From winning the Golden Boot Award at the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World to clinching Serie A’s Best Young Player Award in 2022 and then finishing as the league’s top scorer in 2023, Osimhen’s remarkable footballing journey has been a tale of unbridled growth.
In this piece, Footynaija.com brings you everything you need to know about the highly sought-after Nigerian marksman.
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Biography
Osimhen was born on December 29, 1998, in Lagos, Nigeria, as the youngest of six children. Although his parents are from Edo State, the 26-year-old identifies himself with the Yoruba ethnic group having been raised in the Olusosun area of Oregun/Ojota in Lagos State.
He began his football journey at the Ultimate Strikers Academy in Lagos, Nigeria. Following his standout performances at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, he signed a pre-contract with VfL Wolfsburg in January 2016, officially joining the German club one year later.
Since then, the Nigeria international has turned out for Belgian Pro League side Charleroi (on loan, 2018-2019), French Ligue 1’s Lille (2019-2020), Serie A’s Napoli (2020-2024) and currently, Galatasaray (on loan).
Career stats
Excluding his first year in Europe when he was at Wolfsburg, Osimhen has steadily built his reputation as a prolific goalscorer and his numbers have only gotten better along the years.
Wolfsburg – 16 appearances (0G, 0A)
Charleroi – 36 appearances (20G, 4A)
LOSC Lille – 38 appearances (18G, 5A)
Napoli – 133 appearances (76G, 12A)
Nigeria – 34 appearances (26G, 3A)
Current stats
Osimhen is currently enjoying a spectacular season with Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray. The Nigeria international has taken to life in Turkey like a duck to water, racking up an impressive tally of 28 goals and 5 assists in 32 appearances across all competitions.
Salary
Osimhen is by a considerable amount Nigeria’s highest earning player in Europe. Since the start of his professional career, the prolific hitman has enjoyed a steady rise in remuneration.
According to Capology, Osimhen’s current salary at Galatasaray stands at €192,000 per week, making him one of the club’s highest earners alongside fellow striker Mauro Icardi.
His €192,000 weekly wage sums up to €768,000 in a month and brings total earnings in a year to €9,000,000.
Net Worth and Market Value
Osimhen currently earns €192,000 per week, translating to a net annual salary of over €9 million. In addition to his earnings on the pitch, Osimhen also serves as a brand ambassador for several top companies, with his net worth reportedly estimated between $10 million and $12 million.
Osimhen’s value has fluctuated in recent years, reaching an all-time high of €120 million in June 2023 after inspiring Napoli to their first Scudetto in 33 years. However, as of Friday, April 4, 2025, Transfermarkt values the marksman at €70 million.
Wife, Daughter, Family
Osimhen’s wife Stefanie Ladewig is a Berlin-based model, social media influencer and entrepreneur of mixed German and Cameroonian heritage. Her father is German while her mother, Sarah Ladewig Agbortabi, hails from Kumba, Cameroon.
Stefanie is believed to have met the striker during his stint at Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg, where she was a cheerleader. Although the exact beginning of their relationship is unclear, the couple has reportedly been together since 2018.
They announced the birth of their little girl, Hailey True back in 2022, when Osimhen was on the books at Scudetto chasing Napoli.
Osimhen also has six siblings; two brothers and four sisters. Their names are Andrew, Samson, Gloria, Esther, Joy, and Blessing. His parents Patrick and Christiana Osimhen are no longer alive.
Osimhen Transfer News
Osimhen has firmly established a reputation as one of football’s finest finishers and as such, the 25-year-old striker is highly sought-after by many top clubs across Europe.
The Galatasaray loanee will be looking to seal a permanent move away from parent club Napoli after both parties burnt all bridges last year.
Footynaija.com have reported that clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all monitoring his situation.
Galatasaray are also interested in making Osimhen’s stay in Istanbul a permanent one but the Turkish Super Lig giants are aware that they could edged out of the competition by their more illustrious rivals.
FC 25 Ratings
In EA SPORTS FC 25, Osimhen has an overall rating of 87. The striker’s top stats underline his reputation as a lethal finisher.
Some of his in-game stats include:
Shooting 84 Pace 89
Att. Position 92 Acceleration 85
Finishing 88 Sprint Speed 92
Shot Power 86
Long Shots 74
Volleys 83
Penalties 75
Physical 82
Jumping 94
Stamina 81
Strength 86
Aggression 68
