Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina has described Victor Osimhen as the finest striker he has played alongside in his career.
The midfielder made the remark after Osimhen assisted his decisive goal in Galatasaray’s 1–0 victory over Liverpool F.C. on Tuesday.
According to the Gabon international, the Nigerian forward’s relentless work rate and determination to win every match make him stand out among other attackers.
“I’ve played with forwards like Aubameyang, Higuain, Gignac, Falcao, but there’s no one like Victor Osimhen. He’s one of a kind,” Lemina said in a conversation with Djibril Drame.
Lemina added that Osimhen’s impact goes beyond scoring goals, noting that the striker constantly pressures opponents and contributes defensively to help the team.
“Even if he doesn’t score, he’s constantly contributing, constantly a threat. Always pressing. He defends with us. On top of that, he’s a complete finisher.”
“I’ve never seen such a hungry forward. He hates losing, and when we lose, he won’t talk to you. The next day, he puts on his headphones and doesn’t talk to anyone. But these are good habits. It’s a fantastic thing.”
The 27-year-old forward has recorded 18 goals and five assists in 27 appearances across all competitions for Galatasaray this season.