Despite a narrow 3-2 defeat in their recent trip to Turin, Victor Osimhen carved his name permanently into the record books of Galatasaray. The 27-year-old Nigerian marksman achieved a historic milestone at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday evening, officially becoming the most prolific foreign goalscorer in the club’s storied history within European competitions. By finding the net for the Istanbul-based giants against the “Old Lady,” Osimhen reached an impressive career total of 13 continental goals, moving him past the long-standing benchmark previously established by the legendary Czech Republic international, Milan Baroš.
The Super Eagles striker’s clinical strike in Italy was not just a personal triumph but a continuation of his remarkable form throughout the 2025/26 campaign. Baroš, a former Liverpool and Aston Villa star, had held the record with 12 goals for over a decade, but Osimhen’s rapid ascent in Turkey has seen that record shattered in record time. This latest goal further cements the former Napoli star’s reputation as one of the most lethal offensive threats currently operating in global football, providing a silver lining to an otherwise difficult night for the Turkish champions.
“Victor Osimhen made history in Galatasaray’s 3-2 loss to Juventus, becoming the the club’s foreign player with the most goals in European competitions.”
Statistically, Osimhen’s influence on the current UEFA Champions League season has been profound. He has now amassed a total of seven goals and two assists in the tournament, a return that has been vital in propelling Galatasaray into the Round of 16. This tally places him in esteemed company, as he currently sits in a joint-fourth position on the competition’s scoring charts. He shares this prestigious ranking with Manchester City’s Norwegian powerhouse, Erling Haaland, trailing only behind a small group of elite strikers in the race for the Golden Boot.
As Galatasaray prepares for the knockout stages, the dependence on their record-breaking talisman remains high. While the team struggled defensively in the second leg against Juventus, Osimhen’s ability to produce goals against top-tier European opposition remains their greatest asset. For the Nigerian international, surpassing Milan Baroš is a testament to his adaptation to the Turkish Süper Lig and his unwavering consistency on the grandest stage of club football.
