Five outstanding goal scoring records by Osimhen in 2022/2023

Victor Osimhen continued on his astonishing rich vein of form this season after helping the runaway Serie A leaders to a thumping 4-0 victory against Torino in Serie A on Sunday, March 19.

The Super Eagles striker scored in both halves as Napoli cruised to a convincing win at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.

Osimhen's striking partner Kvaratskhelia and Tanguy Ndombele grabbed the other goals for the Naples-based club.

In this piece, we examine five key points of Osimhen's remarkable goal-scoring numbers and records this season.

1. The first player to reach 20 Serie A goals this season

Victor Osimhen has become the first player to score 20 or more goals in the Italian topflight this season.

The Nigerian striker scored two thumping headers against Torino on Sunday, March 19 to move his goal tally in the league from 19 to 21.

2. First African player likely to win the Paolo Rossi Award

After netting his 20th and 21st Serie A goals of the season, Osimhen inches closer to becoming the first African player to win the Serie A golden boot award.

His closest contender, Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan has managed 14 goals so far.

3. Closes in on George Weah's Serie A record

Osimhen has moved his goal tally in Serie A to 45 goals following his brace against Torino.

The 24-year-old need just two goals to snatch George Weah's record as the African player with the most Serie A goals.

The former footballer-turned-president scored 46 goals for AC Milan.

4. A goal every 78 minutes in Serie A

The Napoli hitman is averaging a goal every 78 minutes in the Serie A. It is interesting to note that none of Osimhen's goals in Serie A has come from the penalty spot.

5. Second-highest league top scorer in Europe

With 21 league goals, only Manchester City's Erling Haaland has more league goals than Osimhen this season.

The Norwegian international has scored an astonishing 28 league goals for the Premier League champions.

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