Former Bayern Munich star and German international Didi Hamann has named Nigeria international Victor Osimhen as the world’s most prolific striker, even surpassing Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. The 24‑year‑old Nigerian is enjoying a brilliant season with Napoli, having scored 23 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions. His contributions have helped Luciano Spalletti’s side sit 18 points clear at the top of the Serie A table and reach the Champions League quarter‑finals.
Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for the Super Eagles striker as Erik ten Hag searches for a long‑term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, while Chelsea and Arsenal are also reportedly considering Osimhen. The former Liverpool midfielder turned pundit believes Osimhen is even better than Haaland, who has also enjoyed an impressive season at the Etihad. The 22‑year‑old Norwegian has scored 39 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions in the 2022/23 season and became City’s highest‑scoring player in a single season after netting five in the 7‑0 rout of RB Leipzig.
Despite these statistics, Hamann still rates the Super Eagles forward above Haaland. “For me, Osimhen is probably a better all‑round player than Haaland right now and links up play better,” Hamann said, as quoted by Metro UK. He added that Osimhen brings more to the game. “Haaland is a very direct player and I was cautious whether he really fits into that Man City team. He may prove me wrong at the moment if you look at his goal‑scoring and stats, but they could still be trophyless at the end of the season. I think he’s a player every top club should go for, because, for me, at the moment Osimhen is the best centre‑forward in the world.”
Osimhen recently expressed his ambition to play in the Premier League. “I’m working so hard to make sure that I achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League someday. But like I said, it’s a process and I just want to keep on this momentum and continue to do well,” he said earlier this month.
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