Victor Osimhen has been recognized among the most prolific international goalscorers of the current decade (2021–2030) by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), alongside global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe.

The Super Eagles striker earned a spot on the podium of the Top Scorers of National Teams rankings, cementing his status among football’s elite.

Osimhen’s Ranking and Decade Stats
Osimhen currently sits joint 14th with Serbia’s Aleksandar Mitrović, each with 27 international goals since 2021. His steady scoring record highlights his consistency at the top level:

2021: 5 goals

2022: 5 goals

2023: 5 goals

2024: 3 goals

2025: 9 goals (career-high)

At the top of the IFFHS rankings is Erling Haaland with 49 goals, followed by Harry Kane (46), Lionel Messi (44), Cristiano Ronaldo (41), and Kylian Mbappe (39). Other notable scorers include Memphis Depay, Mehdi Taremi, Romelu Lukaku, Sadio Mane, and Son Heung-min.

Osimhen’s Impact on Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Since debuting for Nigeria in 2017, Osimhen has scored 35 goals in 51 appearances, making him the second-highest goalscorer in Nigerian history, behind only Rashidi Yekini.

As Nigeria’s vice-captain, the 27-year-old has already surpassed legends such as Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Segun Odegbami, Obafemi Martins, and Ikechukwu Uche.

Record-Breaking 2025 Season

In 2025, Osimhen was the joint-fifth highest scorer worldwide, netting 46 goals across club and international competitions. He was also the top African scorer of the year, achieving the highest single-year tally for an African player since 2019.

African Footballer of the Year and Continental Ambitions

Osimhen, the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, has collected two AFCON bronze medals and one silver. With the 2027 AFCON set to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, the striker will be eager to translate his personal milestones into continental glory for Nigeria.