Victor Osimhen made history on Wednesday night as he became Galatasaray’s all-time leading foreign scorer in European competitions, further cementing his status as a key figure for the Turkish giants.
The Nigerian forward achieved the milestone during Galatasaray’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Juventus in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff clash.
Despite the narrow loss on the night, the Turkish Super Lig champions progressed to the Round of 16 with a thrilling 7-5 aggregate victory.
Osimhen set the tone early in the encounter, scoring Galatasaray’s opening goal in what turned out to be a pulsating contest.
The strike was his seventh in the competition this season, underlining his importance to the Yellow and Reds on the European stage.
With that goal, the 27-year-old took his tally in European competitions to 13 for Galatasaray, surpassing the previous record of 12 held by former Czech forward Milan Baros.
The achievement makes Osimhen the club’s highest-scoring foreign player in continental tournaments — a landmark moment in his career.
Beyond the club record, Osimhen’s prolific form has also placed him among Europe’s elite marksmen this season.
He currently sits joint fourth on the Champions League scoring chart, alongside Erling Haaland of Manchester City.
Osimhen’s historic feat comes as another major highlight in what has been a remarkable European campaign, and his goals will be crucial as Galatasaray prepare for the challenges that lie ahead in the knockout stages.
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