Victor James Osimhen (MFR), popularly known as Victor Osimhen for short, born on the 29th of December, 1998, is a Popular Nigerian Footballer and international football star. He is popular for his energetic style of play, which he delivers effortlessly in his role as a Striker.
In this Informative blog post on sportypedia.com.ng, we take a look at the biographical data of this Nigerian football superstar, Victor Osimhen. By the end of this post, you will get to know more and discover new things you never knew about this football star. Stay locked in.
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VICTOR OSIMHEN BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Victor Osimhen was born on the 29th of December, 1998 in Edo State, Nigeria. Victor is the youngest of six siblings and hails from the Esan tribe in Edo State. However, Osimhen grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and started playing football when he was just a little boy.
For his football education, Victor Osimhen attended and trained at Ultimate Strikers Academy in Lagos, where he shaped up his dreams. At the moment, we don't have concrete information on the formal educational level attained by Victor Osimhen. That doesn't matter anyway, let's roll on still.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRY PLAYED FOR:
1. 2015 – Nigeria U17
2. 2015-2019 – Nigeria U23
3. 2017-2019 – VFL Wolfsburg
4. 2017 upwards – Nigeria (Super Eagles)
5. 2018-2019 – Charleroi
6. 2019-2020 – Lille
7. 2020 upwards – Napoli
8. 2024 upwards – Galatasaray
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LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. Bundesliga
2. AFCON
3. Belgian Pro League
4. Ligue 1
5. Serie A
6. Super Lig
7. FIFA
POSITION: Striker
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Below is a summarised version of some of the Awards/Honours achieved by Victor Osimhen.
1. Victor Osimhen has won 7 Serie A titles (all combined, individual and team).
2. Victor Osimhen bagged three honors in 2015 after winning the FIFA U17 world Cup for Nigeria alongside his teammates. He got a Golden Boot and Silver Ball award and the Winning trophy for Nigeria.
3. He has won over 4 AFCON titles as well.
4. In 2022, Victor won the Emerging player of the Year at the Globe Soccer Awards.
5. He also won the African footballer of the year, 2023.
6. In 2015, Osimhen won the CAF youth player of the year.
This and many more Awards, Honours and Recognition have been bagged by Victor Osimhen. Let's progress down the post.
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VICTOR OSIMHEN AGE
Victor Osimhen is currently 26 years of age as of 2024.
VICTOR OSIMHEN HEIGHT
Victor Osimhen is 6ft and 1in tall in height.
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RELATIONSHIP STATUS/PERSONAL LIFE
The young superstar is in a romantic relationship with Stefanie Ladewig, who is a model and a social media influencer. The two have a child together named Hailey, a girl. Wishing them the very best in life.
VICTOR OSIMHEN STATE OF ORIGIN
Victor Osimhen hails from Edo State, Nigeria.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Fan Pages
Instagram: @victorosimhen9
Twitter: Victor Osimhen
YouTube: Nil
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: Not Available
Instagram: 5.6 Million followers
Twitter: 1.2ml Followers
YouTube: Not Available
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ENDORSEMENTS AND OTHER
VENTURES
Victor Osimhen has gotten numerous endorsements. However, the most popular at the moment, is his endorsement deal with Reckitt Nigeria, the company behind Dettol brand of goods and more.
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FUN FACTS
Victor Osimhen takes his role model to be Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba.
1. Osimhen is a Christian. The football star practices the Christian religion.
2. Victor Osimhen is from the Esan tribe. A native tribe found in the state of Edo, Nigeria.
3. Victor Osimhen has a female child with his Baby Mama, Stefanie Ladewig.
CONCLUSION
From the streets of Lagos to the biggest stages in Europe, Victor Osimhen has shown us the power of hard work, dedication, and a refusal to give up on one's dreams.
As we celebrate his achievements, let's not forget that Osimhen's story is still unfolding. Let's continue to cheer him on, to support him, and to celebrate his wins. He's an inspiration to us all, and a reminder that with determination and passion, anything is possible.
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FAQS
Q. Is Victor Osimhen educated?
A. For sure, he is educated, though we don't have information on the level of education he attained.
Q. Why does Victor Osimhen wear a mask?
A. He wears it for security in fear of experiencing the same field injury that took him to surgery sometime back.
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