Osimhen climbs to third on Galatasaray’s all-time foreign scorers’ list
August 22, 2026 8:36 pm
File: Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has moved into third place on Galatasaray’s all-time list of highest-scoring foreign players after another impressive performance for the Turkish champions.
The Nigeria international scored twice as Galatasaray defeated Erzurum FK 4-0 on Friday night, taking his tally for the club to 62 goals in 76 appearances.
According to Turkish sports outlet, A Spor, on X on Friday, Osimhen’s brace saw him overtake former Czech Republic international Milan Baros, who scored 61 goals during his spell with the Istanbul giants.
The 27-year-old has also registered 16 assists since joining Galatasaray.
Only two players now stand ahead of Osimhen on the club’s foreign scorers list. Argentine striker Mauro Icardi leads with 77 goals, while Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi is second with 72.
Osimhen is also enjoying a remarkable start to the new Süper Lig season.
His two goals against Erzurum FK took his tally to at least four goals across Galatasaray’s opening two league matches, making him the first player since Brazilian striker Mario Jardel in the 2000/01 season to achieve the feat.
The latest milestone further highlights Osimhen’s growing importance at Galatasaray, where he has already established himself among the club’s most prolific foreign scorers.
Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.
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