Osimhen, who plays for Napoli in the Italian Serie A, had a tremendous season..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
He led his team through important games in both domestic and European competitions and routinely produced game-winning performances.after scoring an incredible 37 goals in all competitions, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was left off of the list of the world’s top 10 strikers for the 2024–2025 season. This unexpected development has left many football fans and pundits in disbelief.
In addition to ranking among the top scorers in Europe, his 37 goals demonstrated his consistency, physical strength, and precision finishing. But according to the most recent worldwide striker rankings, this apparently wasn’t enough to place him among the best in the sport. Both supporters and detractors are furious over the exclusion, especially in Nigeria and throughout Africa, where Osimhen is regarded as one of the best football players on the continent. Many think that there is a recurring bias in international football recognition because players from larger European clubs and nations frequently top the ranking.
Despite having less goals than Osimhen, a number of the best attackers on the list were included because of their prominence in well-known European teams or leagues with more media attention. Critics contend that this tendency undercuts true skill and turns recognition from a merit-based assessment to a popularity game. Commentators on football have called Osimhen’s exclusion “a slap in the face to hard work and talent.” Others think that Napoli’s relative lack of success in the UEFA Champions League or just a matter of undervaluing players from less traditionally successful football nations may be the reason for the snub.
Although Osimhen has not responded to the list in public, close sources indicate he is still motivated and dedicated. According to reports, he is using the rejection as motivation to return even more forcefully the next season. Many are demanding more openness and equity in the world football rankings as the controversy continues. Victor Osimhen’s story serves as a sobering reminder that sometimes great talent and sheer stats are insufficient to get into the world’s most elite football lists, as he scored 37 goals in a single season and was still passed over.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>