Who Is Victor Osimhen?
Victor Osimhen is a 22-year-old centre-forward currently playing for Napoli in Serie A.
He joined Napoli from Lille in the Ligue 1 last summer, and in his first season, he scored 10 goals and provided three assists in all competitions.
This return was slightly underwhelming, given the €71.25 million fee that Napoli paid for his services.
However, this year, he has hit the ground running, and despite not yet creating a goal for his teammates, he has scored nine goals already this season.
Osimhen has been outstanding as Napoli have raced to the top of the table, sitting above AC Milan on goal difference, having dropped only two league points thus far, with 31 points from their first 11 games.
This tactical analysis and Victor Osimhen scout report will highlight Osimhen’s key attributes, providing an analysis of the tactics he has employed thus far this season to achieve his effectiveness.
Victor Osimhen Style Of Play
Osimhen stands at 1.86m in height and has a noticeably strong frame.
He is athletic and has an impressive spring in his leap when competing aerially.
He is physical with the opponent when involved in an aerial duel, and his 45.5% win rate for aerial duels is impressive.
Firstly, he uses this to his advantage when acting as a target man.
Osimhen can bring the ball down but can knock the ball on for runners either side of him.
Osimhen’s first touch is of the highest quality.
He can bring the ball down on his chest or with either foot.
However, as in the image below, he has a habit for an innovative touch and may look to instantly beat a defender with his first touch in an area where he might be expected to bring the ball down.
Osimhen is an aerial threat closer to goal, having scored twice this season from headers already.
One of the most noticeable aspects of his aerial performance is his timing and “hang time” on what is already a strong leap.
