Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has cemented his reputation as one of Europe’s most reliable forwards, particularly when facing English clubs in UEFA competitions.
The Galatasaray star delivered on the big stage, converting a decisive penalty in Tuesday night’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Liverpool at RAMS Park.
The Super Eagles striker returned from injury, after missing three games for his team, to score his first UEFA Champions League goal this season.
The result not only secured the Turkish champions’ first win of the campaign but also bolstered Osimhen’s formidable record against Premier League opposition.
Osimhen against Premier League teams
According to records from Transfermarkt, Osimhen has consistently scored against English teams in European tournaments.
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His first goal against an English side came during the 2019/20 Champions League group stage, where he scored for Lille against Chelsea.
In total, he has made five appearances against Premier League clubs in European competitions, scoring four goals.
He has faced Liverpool three times in the Champions League, with Napoli and Galatasaray, with two wins, one loss, and one goal.
In a 2021 Europa League clash, he scored both goals in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
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His most recent strike, a coolly taken penalty in Istanbul over Liverpool and earned him the Man of the Match award.
All of Osimhen’s Champions League goals have been scored in the group stage or knockout rounds.
The Nigerian international is set to face another English powerhouse, Manchester City, at the Etihad Stadium in January and will be hoping to increase his goal tally against English teams.