Victor Osimhen is on the brink of another historic milestone in European football.
The Galatasaray S.K. striker is just one goal away from equaling the record for the most goals scored by a player from a Turkish club in a single UEFA Champions League campaign.
Osimhen Closing In On Historic Record
Osimhen has already scored seven goals in eight Champions League matches this season, placing him just one strike behind the record held by Burak Yılmaz.
The former Turkey international scored eight goals in nine matches during the 2012–13 season while playing for Galatasaray, a campaign that also helped the club win the Süper Lig title.
With an impressive average of 0.88 goals per game, Osimhen needs two more goals to claim the record outright and etch his name into Turkish football history.
Huge Test Against Liverpool
Osimhen will have a golden opportunity to make history when Galatasaray host Liverpool F.C. at RAMS Park in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash.
The Nigerian striker has already shown he thrives on big European nights, and another goal against Liverpool could see him match or surpass the long-standing record.
A Record-Breaking European Campaign
Osimhen’s Champions League campaign has been nothing short of spectacular.
His seven-goal tally includes:
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A stunning hat-trick against AFC Ajax
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A decisive winner against Liverpool
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A dramatic 106th-minute extra-time goal against Juventus F.C.
That late strike in Turin was particularly significant as it marked his 13th European goal for Galatasaray, setting another club record.
Galatasaray Foreign Goals Record Already Broken
With that goal against Juventus, Osimhen surpassed the previous record for most continental goals scored by a foreign player for Galatasaray.
The earlier record of 12 goals was jointly held by Milan Baroš and Shabani Nonda.
By reaching 13 European goals, Osimhen has already cemented his place in Galatasaray history.
Another Milestone Within Reach
Now, the Nigerian star stands on the verge of yet another historic achievement.
If he continues his current scoring form, Osimhen could soon become the highest-scoring player from a Turkish club in a single Champions League season.
For Galatasaray fans and Nigerian supporters alike, the next Champions League night could deliver another unforgettable moment in the career of one of Africa’s most lethal strikers.