Victor Osimhen Biography, Background, and Net Worth

Victor James Osimhen was born on 29th December 1998 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the last of six children, his surname “Osimhen” means “God is good” in Ishan dialect. Growing up in Olusosun area of Lagos, Victor faced lots of challenges, his mum passed away and financial struggles that made him to sell water on the street to support his family. But football remained his passion.

Rise to Prominence

Osimhen’s football journey started at Ultimate Strikers Academy in Lagos. His talent caught the eye of the national team selectors and he was invited to the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile. Victor played out of his skin and scored 10 goals, won the Golden Boot and helped Nigeria to win the tournament. This impresses the world and he was signed by VfL Wolfsburg in 2017.

Professional Career

• VfL Wolfsburg (2017-2018): Osimhen’s time in Germany was marred by injuries and limited playing time, he made 14 appearances without a goal.
• Charleroi (2018-2019): He moved to Belgian side Charleroi on loan, he found his form again and scored 20 goals in 36 appearances and the club made his move permanent.
• Lille OSC (2019-2020): His time in Belgium impressed Lille and they signed him in 2019. He scored 18 goals in 38 appearances in his only season.* SSC Napoli (2020-Present): In July 2020, Napoli signed Osimhen for a club record fee of €70 million, he is the most expensive African player at that time. His time in Italy has been goal scoring machine, 26 goals in 2022-2023 Serie A season, he helped Napoli to win their first league title in 33 years. In August 2024, he moved to Turkish side Galatasaray on a season long loan.

International Career

Beyond his club career, Osimhen has been a vital part of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. Since his senior debut in 2017, he has made over 24 appearances and scored 15 goals. He was instrumental in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations where Nigeria finished 3rd. In January 2024, he was awarded the African Footballer of the Year.

Net Worth and Earnings

As of February 2025, Victor Osimhen’s net worth is between $10 million and $12 million. His main source of income is his football career, he earns €5.45 million at Napoli per annum, that’s approximately €104,808 weekly. His market value is around €100 million, he’s one of the top strikers in Europe. His earnings is mostly from his club contracts but he also gets endorsement deals, that adds to his income.