Victor Osimhen has been named Footballer of the Year at the 72nd Annual Milliyet Sports Awards. The award, one of the most prestigious in Turkish sport, recognises his dominant performance for Galatasaray last season. Osimhen helped the Istanbul club secure a domestic double, scoring 26 goals and providing four assists in 30 Süper Lig appearances. He added seven goals in the UEFA Europa League and five in the Turkish Cup. Across all competitions this season, the 27-year-old has registered 19 goals and seven assists in 29 matches. The Nigeria international's consistency and attacking output have solidified his status as a key figure for the Yellow and Reds.
Osimhen scoring 26 league goals in 30 games shows he is operating at a level beyond mere consistency — he is redefining what is expected of a striker in Turkey. When a player delivers at that volume while carrying the hopes of a club like Galatasaray, it shifts the narrative from performance to legacy. This award isn't just recognition of goals; it's confirmation that Osimhen has become the standard-bearer in a league hungry for global relevance.
