Osimhen Makes History in Turkey: Breaks Goal Record as Galatasaray Wins 19th Cup Title
✍️ By: IDNN Global Sports Desk
Victor Osimhen continues to rewrite history — this time in Turkey. The Nigerian striker smashed a 24-year-old record, netting twice in Galatasaray’s 3-0 demolition of Trabzonspor to win the 2025 Turkish Cup and etch his name into Turkish football folklore.
“He’s a monster on the pitch — unstoppable,” said Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk after the final whistle.
THE RECORD:
Before the final, Osimhen had already bagged 33 goals. With two thunderous strikes in the 46th and 63rd minutes, he surpassed the 34-goal record set by Brazil’s Mario Jardel in the 2000/01 season, finishing with 35 goals in all competitions.
MATCH RECAP:
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🕔 5th min: Baris Yilmaz opened scoring with a slick assist from Yunus Akgun
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⚽ 46th min: Osimhen powered a low rocket into the bottom corner
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⚽ 63rd min: Another Osimhen classic — sharp turn, curling shot, top bins
📊 OSIMHEN BY THE NUMBERS:
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🥇 35 goals in 38 appearances
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🚨 Surpasses Mario Jardel (34 goals)
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🏆 Helps Galatasaray secure 19th Turkish Cup title
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💫 Moves up club’s all-time foreign scorers chart
Only 7 foreign players in Galatasaray’s history have scored more goals. With the league title still on the line, Osimhen could go further — and faster — than anyone expected.
🇳🇬 NIGERIAN LEGEND IN THE MAKING:
This feat solidifies Osimhen’s standing as one of Africa’s most lethal forwards, with European giants already circling for his signature in the summer.
“He’s a big-game striker, a generational talent,” Turkish pundits declared.
IDNN SPORTS INSIGHT:
Osimhen’s Turkish tour may have just begun, but his impact is seismic. With Galatasaray chasing the double and his name now immortalized in the record books, Nigeria can once again boast of a world-class forward making history abroad.
Next stop? Possibly a record transfer to the Premier League or La Liga.
