Victor Osimhen has scored a league-topping 16 goals in Serie A this season, four clear of Lautaro Martínez and Ademola Lookman.

The 24-year-old’s clinical form has helped propel Napoli to the league summit and forge a staggering 13-point lead over current runners-up Inter Milan.

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The Nigeria international is an out-and-out poacher in the opposition box, with activity similar to Erling Haaland.

Unlike the Norwegian, Victor Osimhen tops his respective division for headed goals and touches in the opposition box.

Also, his strike ratio of 16 goals from just 28 shots on target underlines his clinical ability.

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Only Borussia Dortmund forward, Giovanni Reyna, divides Haaland and Osimhen for goals per 90 minutes across Europe’s top five leagues this season.

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Majority of his shots comes from central areas inside the box or down the right-of-centre area – with only five attempts fired from outside the box.

Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen has notched 18 chances for team-mates this term, which hints at how he typically strikes on sight – with the majority of his defence-splitting passes threaded on rare occasions when a team-mate is higher upfield.

When it comes to goals, expected goals and touches in the opposition box combined, Victor Osimhen is out on his own when compared against every player in the division.

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Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a summer bid for the in-form Napoli marksman or Harry Kane.
But should they be targeting 29-year-old Kane, who will guarantee goals in the Premier League or should they be spending their money on a younger, more dynamic player like Victor Osimhen?
Summarised, Kane offers a broader range of attributes: Goals, creativity, passing range and defensive graft. Osimhen – five years Kane’s junior – operates primarily in central areas along the frontline with clinical precision.
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen – but why is the Nigeria international in demand?

 

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