Victor Osimhen has etched his name into history after clinching the Footballer of the Year prize at Turkey’s prestigious Milliyet Sports Awards.

The honour crowns his explosive impact at Galatasaray S.K., where his goals powered the club to a dominant domestic double.

The ceremony, widely regarded as Turkey’s sporting “Oscars,” saw Osimhen become the first Nigerian to claim the coveted title.

He now joins an elite list of foreign winners including Alex de Souza, Fernando Muslera, Enner Valencia and Mauro Icardi.

Since sealing his move from S.S.C. Napoli, Osimhen has transformed Galatasaray into an attacking powerhouse.

His staggering goal contributions underline a player operating at an elite, near-unstoppable level.

Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır, who received the award on his behalf, praised both his talent and character.

Osimhen, recovering from surgery, sent a heartfelt message thanking teammates, fans, and club leadership.

His individual accolades continue to pile up, including domestic honours and a Goal of the Season strike that captured global attention.

By rewriting scoring records and making Champions League history, Osimhen is not just winning awards—he is redefining expectations for Nigerian forwards in Europe.