Top Facts about Victor Osimhen, Happy Again After a Long Time

Victor Osimhen is an athletic, quick, and imposing attacker who mixes a lightning rapid turn of pace with long-distance speed. He is a useful option for long balls delivered to him because of his smart, subtle off-the-ball movement by staying off of defenders' shoulders and his strength, which allows him to win most ground duels and a good number of aerials.

By attracting opposition with his imposing presence and moving the opponent with effective decoy runs, he creates a lot of space for teammates to run into.

As well as outstanding pressing and defensive discipline, which helps the entire squad put pressure on defenders and compel them to make errors. With all of this in mind, we can conclude that Victor is a very dangerous opponent and a nightmare for some defenders.

Osimhen's speed is indisputable; thanks to his raw power and explosiveness, the player can display regular bursts of acceleration and be particularly lethal in D-A transitions. Any defender in the league has a very slim chance of beating him in a footrace.

This has been seen in both Lille and Napoli transfers. Despite possessing an excellent eye for recognizing brilliant and fascinating passes in the attack, the Nigerian is frequently let down by his overall execution, which is worsened when he is under pressure in the final third.

Top Facts about Victor Osimhen You’d Like to Know

Here you see some general information which will give you an overall idea of who the footballer is.

Quick Facts

• Full Name:

   Victor James Osimhen

• Nicknames:

   N/A

• Date of Birth:

   29 December 1998

• Place of Birth:

   Lagos, Nigeria

• Age:

   22

• Nationality:

   Nigerian

• Height:

   1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

• Weight:

   77 kg

• Marital Status:

   Unmarried

• Girlfriend: 

  N/A

• Net Worth: 

  27 Million Euro (24.8 Million Pound)

• Position:

   Striker

• Current Team:

   Napoli

• Jersey Number:

   9

Victor Osimhen Upbringing Years and Family Roots

To begin, Victor James Osimhen is his complete name. Victor Osimhen, as he is known, was born in the Nigerian city of Lagos on the 29th of December 1998 to his late mother and father, Elder Patrick Osimhen. His lovely parents had six children, and he was the youngest of them all.

Victor's parents are from Southern Nigeria, namely from the Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State. In the native Ishan language, his family surname "Osimhen" means "God is good."

The player, like many other renowned footballers in Southern Nigeria, came from an impoverished household. His parents made the decision to migrate to "Lagos," Nigeria's economic metropolis before he was born.

Even while in Lagos, the family suffered poverty, which was so severe that Victor, then a baby, was forced to stand in the blazing sun in Lagos traffic while his mother sold sachet water to supplement her meager income, one of the Top Facts about Victor Osimhen.

He grew up in Olusosun, a small community near Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, with his brother Andrew and four other brothers. One of Africa's largest dumpsites is located in this community.

Victor Osimhen hustled and sold sachet water and other household goods on the streets during his early years to earn money for his education and family's survival. (Reports from TheNationOnlineng)

He attended Olusosun Primary School, which served as a football meeting place for all students and youth in the town.

Many lads, including Victor, went to the football field every evening to watch his older brother, who was a local football star.

Andrew, the family's firstborn, gave up his studies in order to support Victor and his other siblings.

The kid learned to play football from his older brother, Andrew, in addition to hawking. 

He was also a Chelsea fan who attended viewing centers to see the team play. He and members of his family were huge supporters of the Nigerian team (Super Eagles).

His desire to become a professional was sparked by his support for the club and his passion for playing the sport.

Andrew had to give up the game since his younger brother was more gifted, and he needed to focus on his newspaper business.

He also abandoned his plans to complete his schooling in order to generate funds for his younger brother, whom he imagined to be a superstar, another one of the Top Facts about Victor Osimhen.

Victor Osimhen Career Buildout

Victor's family's desire was quickly achieved when local football scouts spotted something special in him and invited him to Ultimate Strikers Academy in Lagos, where he had his first successful trial.

The youngster's excellence with Ultimate Strikers earned him an invitation to represent his country's U-17 team by coach Amuneke in 2014. The Golden Eaglets, Nigeria's national U-17 football team, is the country's youngest football squad.

He played a key role in the team's qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

Victor Osimhen got off to a strong start in the tournament, scoring two outstanding goals in his debut, winning millions of hearts around the world, including those of European scouts, one of the

Top Facts about Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen was instrumental in Nigeria's U-17 World Cup victory in Chile. Aside from helping his country win the championship, the brilliant Nigerian also received the FIFA U-17 World Cup Silver Ball and the highest goal scorer title after scoring 10 goals.

Victor Osimhen Path to Prominence

Following the World Cup, it was revealed that large European teams such as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur were interested in signing him.

Victor Osimhen, shockingly, turned down all offers because another middle-weight club had offered him the most money.

In January 2016, Osimhen declared to the world that he would be pursuing his professional career with the German Bundesliga team

, moments after being crowned the 2015 African Youth Player of the Year at the CAF Awards in Abuja.

He claims that the club's assurances and monetary incentives were more of a morale booster for his family and that he prefers to play for a German team above any other elite club in Europe, one of the Top Facts about Victor Osimhen.

The footballer made his

debut in May 2017 after signing a three-and-a-half-year pre-contract until June 2020.

On the final matchday of the 2016–17 season, he also made an appearance in a crucial relegation clash against Hamburger SV.

With the score tied 1–1, he came on to replace defender Sebastian Jung, and Hamburg scored a late winner to pass Wolfsburg in the table, forcing Wolfsburg to play Eintracht Braunschweig in a relegation playoff. 

Osimhen was in the squad for both games, making a cameo towards the conclusion of the second leg to ensure Wolfsburg's spot in the next Bundesliga, as they won 2–0 on aggregate.

In the first half of the 2017–18 season, the soccer player was named to 12 of the 17 matchday squads, participating in five games.

On January 28, 2018, he made his complete Bundesliga debut against Hannover, playing the entire 90 minutes in a 1–0 victory.

Osimhen started two more games for the rest of the season, playing the entire game against Werder Bremen on February 11, and was replaced at halftime by

against Hertha Berlin on March 31.

Troubles began to loom for the Nigerian just four months after making his Bundesliga debut.

His debut season was cut short due to a shoulder injury, which forced him to undergo surgery. Victor Osimhen became unmarketable by elite clubs after finishing at this low level.

One of the Top Facts about Victor Osimhen is that after recovering from his shoulder injuries, the poor lad's nightmares resumed.

This time, illness took over, forcing him to miss pre-season and, more importantly, the

's 2018 World Cup selections. He was in the hospital during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

It took Osimhen two agonizing seasons to wake up from his nightmares. Moving forward, the Nigerian took the decision to travel to summer trials with Belgian clubs Zulte Waregem and Club Brugge, the reigning champions at the time.

His health took a turn for the worse when he had malaria, which harmed his physical condition and caused both clubs to reject him.

The gods of football showed mercy on him on August 22, 2018. It was the day

, a Belgian team, accepted him on a season-long loan.

On September 22, Victor Osimhen made his complete debut, scoring his first professional goal with a backheel.

He told BBC Sport after the game that he had "found his happiness again after such a long wait."

The patient Nigerian enjoyed a fruitful loan term with the Belgian side, appearing in 36 games and scoring 20 goals, an achievement that prompted his club, Charleroi, to exercise their option to buy him out while he was on loan.

After dominating football in Belgium, the striker thought it was time to reclaim his former position as a prominent African striker.

Victor Osimhen Ascend to Prominence

In July 2019, he signed with

, a step forward in his career. Rather than succumbing to shoulder problems and malaria, the Nigerian striker became stronger with each passing year, enduring a spectacular ascent to stardom to become, once again, one of football's hottest properties in Africa.

He made his Ligue 1 debut for the club on August 11th, scoring a brace in a 2–1 win over Nantes. Osimhen was named Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September 2019 after scoring two goals and assisting on two others in Lille's five league games.

He was named Lille's Player of the Season on June 2, 2020, after receiving the most votes from supporters.

of Serie A announced the purchase of the great forward on July 31, 2020, for a club-record cost of €70 million, which could rise to €80 million with add-ons, making him the most expensive African transfer to date, one of the

Top Facts about Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen was stretchered off injured on November 13, 2020, during an Africa Cup of Nations qualification game played while Nigeria was on international break.

He was later diagnosed with a shoulder ailment, which kept him off the field for two months.

Osimhen was granted permission by his club to spend time in his home nation while recovering from his injury, and he took advantage of the opportunity to celebrate his birthday. 

It is suspected that Osimhen caught the COVID-19 virus during these birthday celebrations, as he tested positive when he returned to Naples, another one of the Top Facts about Victor Osimhen.

This positive test, combined with his shoulder injury, kept the footballer out of the starting lineup until January 29, 2021, when he came on as a substitute in Napoli's Coppa Italia victory over

.

Regarding his international career, Osimhen was released from the Super Eagles squad in March 2019 to play for the Nigerian U23 team, which was two goals behind a Libyan opponent. At the rematch against Libya in Asaba, he netted three goals.

Osimhen was named to coach Gernot Rohr's 25-man provisional list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, and he was also named to the tournament's final squad.

In the team's 1–0 triumph over Tunisia in the match for third place, he came on at halftime to replace the injured

. At the tournament, he played a total of 45 minutes.

Gernot Rohr, the coach of the Nigerian national team, invited the 22-year-old striker to a friendly against Ukraine on 14 August 2019, which was played on 10 September 2019 in Dnipro Arena, Ukraine, and concluded in a 2–2 tie. The Super Eagles finished the qualifiers with a 3-0 victory over Lesotho.

Victor Osimhen Personal & Love Life

With his ascent to celebrity in Europe, it's safe to assume that most admirers have wondered if Victor Osimhen has a girlfriend as of this writing.

There's no arguing that the young player's attractive traits, such as loyalty, hard work, and humility, would persuade girls that he is a great boyfriend.

Oshimen was rumored to have dated a lovely girl named Blessing before becoming renowned. Both friends often shared each other's photos on Instagram during their relationship.

His claimed relationship with his girlfriend was made public for nearly two years before he decided to remove any references to her from his social media accounts, one of the Top Facts about Victor Osimhen.

Since her information was removed from his social media, rumors have circulated that Blessing was not Osimhen's lover, but rather his unfaithful wife.

There is no information on his claimed wedding or marriage to Blessing on his social media accounts. It's still possible that he's married to her, but he doesn't want to make it public.

As of this writing, Osimhen looks to be unmarried and has chosen to concentrate on his career over finding a girlfriend or making his relationship public.

To begin with his personality, he is someone who understands the genuine meaning of preservation and endurance.

“I wasn’t disturbed in any way by some of the negative comments and stuff that was written about me during my period at Wolfsburg,” Again, by these words of his, you could easily say that he is a fighter.

Apart from soccer, the Lagos-born enjoys listening to contemporary R&B music, with his personal favorite being R Kelly's hit song "I Believe I Can Fly."

During goal celebrations, he occasionally performs Kelly's song in his own unique style. In terms of local Nigerian music, Osimhen favors Olamide, 'sitting on the throne' being his favorite single by the Nigerian hip-hop singer.

Victor Osimhen Networth & LifeStyle

The striker signed a contract with SSC Napoli in September 2020, which pays him a massive 5 million Euro (4.6 million Pound) per year.

According to calculations, he earns €24,787 (£22,729) every day and €1,033 (£947) each hour!

The Nigerian-born is one of the world's most exciting prospects, having just signed for Napoli for a sum of 70 million euros (64.2 million pounds), though his market value is thought to be higher, one of the

Top Facts about Victor Osimhen.

Vicky's net worth is estimated to be in the range of 27 million Euros thanks to his 5-year contract with the Naples club (24.8 Million Pound).

As evidenced by his social media posts, these wages do not translate into a lavish lifestyle characterized by a few amazing automobiles, homes, and occasionally, girls.

Looking back on his difficult upbringing and poor family history, Osimhen should be well-grounded and know how to manage his finances.

Victor Osimhen Family

Victor Osimhen, who also happens to be his family's breadwinner, is grateful to have built his own road to financial freedom thanks to football. All of his family members who stood with him during his darkest days are now reaping the full benefits of professional football.

Victor Osimhen's biological father, Patrick Osimhen, is his sole surviving dad. He used to be his son's manager until 2015 when he gave up the reins to Noga Sports Management's French agent Oliver Noah.

When Patrick Osimhen was his son's legal guardian, he had problems with other agents who tried to get around him in order to profit from his son's transfer to Wolfsburg.

While attempting to avoid him, these individuals preferred dealing with his first son, Andrew Osimhen, over contract discussions for Victor Osimhen.

The football passionate's mother is said to have passed away, according to reports. One of the Top Facts about Victor Osimhen is that the Nigerian striker honors his mum by using her portrait as his Instagram profile photograph at the time of writing.

Victor has six siblings in total, and Andrew Osimhen is the most popular of them all. The affection Victor Osimhen has for his sisters knows no bounds.

He once dedicated his Golden Boot Trophy to one of his sisters, who had recently given birth to a baby girl around the time he received the award, in November 2015.

Victor Osimhen Less-Known Details

In our final part, we discuss some of the less-known facts about him.

Family Argument

Victor Osimhen's future was previously thrown into disarray after a family issue over his transfer. Members of his family were disputing over who would represent the player.

According to online reports, Osimhen's uncle, Michael, previously led one set of agents while his elder brother, Andrew, led the other. Both sides had agents fighting for transfer money and the legitimate right to represent the athlete.

When media rumors surfaced that Osimhen's father had been attacked by thugs for refusing to endorse the player's move to Wolfsburg, the family problem took on a new dimension. It was later proven to be untrue. The family dilemma took a long time to resolve.

The Lucky Local Club

Victor Osimhen was transferred from Ultimate Striker Academy, a local club in Lagos, to German club VfL Wolfsburg for $3,970,225 on January 1, 2017. 

He was one of the most expensive players to be signed directly from an African nursery team to a big European club, thanks to the transfer fee.

Using the current currency rate, Ultimate Strikers academy received a massive sum of 1.4 billion Naira from Victor Osimhen's transfer.

Thriving in Belgium

The Belgian First Division A is where many Nigerians decide to begin their European careers.

Over the years, this league has served as a Mecca for Nigerian footballers, and it was this league that earned Victor Osimhen his European football glory.

Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi, a Nigerian, was the driving force behind the migration of Nigerian talent to Belgium in the late 1980s.

Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, Sunday Oliseh, and Alloy Agu all began their professional careers in Belgium.

Celestine Babayaro was named the best African player in the Belgian league with the Ebony Shoe award.

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