Victor James Osimhen is a Nigerian professional footballer. He plays as a striker for Serie A Club Napoli and the Nigerian national team. Osimhen is regarded as one of the best and most sought-after strikers in the world.
Victor Osimhen Career
Victor Osimhen debuted his football career at the Ultimate Strikers Academy, based in Lagos, Nigeria. He has also played for many clubs including VfL Wolfsburg (2017-2019), R. Charleroi S.C (2018-2019), and Lille OSC (2019-2020). He started playing for Napoli in 2020.
At the national level, Victor Osimhen played for Nigeria U17 in 2015, and Nigeria U23 (2015-2019). He currently plays in the Nigeria senior national football team.
Victor Osimhen age: How old is Victor Osimhen?
Victor Osimhen was born on 29 December 1998, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is 24 years old in 2023. His parents are from Edo State. He was raised in the Olusosun community in the Oregun/Ojota area of Lagos State. Osimhen developed an interest in football at a very tender age and considered Didier Drogba as his idol.
Osimhen is a Christian. He stated that he is inspired by Senegalese professional football player Sadio Mané, who supports his community in Senegal.