Who is Victor Osimhen?: Everything you need to know about the Napoli/Super Eagles star player
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Who is Victor Osimhen? Born in Lagos, Nigeria on December 29, 1998, Osimhen made waves with his talent and put Nigeria on the world football map.
His journey in European football began in 2017 when he joined German side Wolfsburg VfL. Fortunately, Osimhen's persistence and skill paid off, allowing him to join Belgian side Charleroi on loan in 2018-19. His time there proved his talent and he soon moved to Ligue 1 side Lille where he scored an impressive 18 goals in one season. Osimhen made a big move in 2020, surprising Serie A side Napoli by signing for a record €70 million. His impact was immediate and he won the Serie A Young Player of the Year award for the 2021–22 season. The following season was a historic one. Osimhen became the best scorer of the league with 26 goals. This not only helped Napoli win their first Serie A title in 33 years, but also made him the greatest African player in Serie A history. He also finished eighth in the 2023 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Nigerian to finish in the top 10 at the French award.
Victor Osimhen's nationality
Victor Osimhen is proud to be Nigerian. Notably, he is from the Esan tribe, a subgroup of the larger Edo ethnic group in Nigeria. However, he was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria where he grew up in a troubled family. “I lost my mother in October and I don't even remember this year. i was little Three months later, my father lost his job. It was very difficult for our family. "My brother sold sports papers, my sister sold oranges on the street and I sold bottled water in the traffic jams of Lagos."
“We have to stick together because we have to survive. In the evening we all got together and collected money at the table. I gave everything to my sister and she cooked and took care of everything.
"Part of my life has been a struggle for survival. But in the end, I am who I am today. It's hard to categorize them all, but each story has shaped who I am. »
Osimhen explained this in an exclusive interview with France Football.
When did Victor Osimhen start his football career? Victor Osimhen's journey in the world of football began during the 2015 U-17 World Cup in Chile. This earned him not only the Golden Boot but also the Silver Ball. After this impressive appearance, Osimhen's professional journey began. He seems to be saying to himself, "The U-17s were fun, but now it's time to step up to the big leagues." He did just that. Early in his career, he started flying in Germany with VfL Wolfsburg in 2017. In 2020, Osimhen joined Napoli for a record transfer fee of €70 million and impressed in Serie A. What club does Osimhen play for?
The Nigerian striker currently plays as a goalkeeper for Napoli in Serie A. How old is Osimhen?
Born on December 29, 1998, the 'Napoli' striker is 25 years old. What is Osimhen's net worth?
He earned a salary of $5,930,776 for the 2023-24 football season. Serie A leaders Napoli bought the talent for €70m, a price that could rise to €80m with additional bonuses. According to this information, his net worth is around 26-27 million euros. Who is Victor Osimhen's girlfriend? Is Osimhen Dating Stephanie Kim Ladwig?
Yes, Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen is currently in a romantic relationship with Cameroon-born German Stephanie Kim Ladewig. Stephanie was a cheerleader at Wolfsburg when they met.
Stephanie was born on September 13, 2000 and is currently 23 years old. Osimhen has a daughter, whose name he revealed in 2022.
He became a father for the first time in October 2022 after the birth of Carly.
In an interview with Il Martino, Osimhen said about his daughter Hali:
"This is the best thing that ever happened to me"
"After every goal I saw him with the initial X on him. Her name is Carly.
"I want it to be with me always, because this is a memory of my father. He is with me. always.
"The time I spent with him was precious. I hope to become a woman who always feels that her father is with her.''
Despite Osimhen's fame, he prefers to keep information about his family a secret.
Victor Osimhen at AFCON 2024
Osimhen lived up to expectations during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In his first game for the Super Eagles, he scored a crucial goal in a 1–1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.
He also played a key role in Nigeria's 2-0 win over Cameroon in the quarter-finals. Osimhen's future prospects and plans to leave Napoli
Osimhen was rumored to be leaving Napoli before and after a $218m bid from Saudi Arabia was rejected last summer.
Osimhen clarified the rumors in an interview with CBS Sports.
"There are rumors linking me to the Premier League."
“When you're one of the best strikers in the world, you expect that and of course the Premier League is one of the biggest and best leagues in the world. "I work in Naples and I signed a new contract. I think I've made up my mind and I know what I want to do with my career.
"I was a person who made my own decisions from the beginning and everything went well. I know what I want to do in the future, so for now I want to finish the season well.
"I'll relax somewhere with my daughter, think about my life and then make the decisions I've made."
However, star players are the target of many top clubs, including Manchester United.
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