Age, Biography, and Wiki
Victor James Osimhen is a Nigerian professional footballer born on December 29, 1998, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the youngest of six siblings, with his father Patrick originating from Esan in Edo State and his mother Christiana being Igbo from Obiaruku, Ukwuani area in Delta State. Osimhen's football career began to gain prominence at a young age, with him idolizing Didier Drogba as a child. He made his mark in the football world by winning the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup with Nigeria and earning the Golden Boot and Silver Ball awards for his outstanding performance.
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| Date of Birth | 29 December 1998 |
| Age | 26 Years |
| Birth Place | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | Nigeria |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Victor Osimhen stands at a height of 1.85 meters (6 feet 1 inch) and weighs approximately 78 kilograms (171 lbs). His physical stature and agility have been instrumental in his success as a striker on the field.
Osimhen was named in 12 of the 17 matchday squads in the first half of the 2017–18 season, appearing in 5 games. He earned his full Bundesliga debut on 28 January 2018 against Hannover, playing the full 90 minutes in their 1–0 win. Osimhen made two more starts for the rest of the campaign, playing the full match against Werder Bremen on 11 February and being replaced at the half by Daniel Didavi against Hertha Berlin on 31 March. Wolfsburg were again in the relegation playoff, but Osimhen missed out through injury. He also appeared in one game of Wolfsburg's DFB Pokal campaign, replacing midfielder Josuha Guilavogui for the last ten minutes of their 1–0 defeat to Schalke in the quarter-final. Osimhen underwent shoulder surgery on 2 May, ending his season with 12 appearances in the Bundesliga to his name.
On 13 November, during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game played whilst on international break with Nigeria, Osimhen was stretchered off injured. This was then diagnosed as a shoulder injury that would keep Osimhen away from the playing field for two months. While recovering from the injury, Osimhen was authorised by his club to spend time in his home country, where he got a chance to celebrate his birthday. It was during these birthday celebrations that it is believed Osimhen contracted the COVID-19 virus, as he tested positive upon returning to Naples. This positive test, together with his shoulder injury, kept Osimhen away from action until his return to the side on 29 January 2021, when he was subbed on for around twenty minutes of Napoli's Coppa Italia win against Spezia.
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Weight | 171 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is no publicly available information about Victor Osimhen's current dating or relationship status. He keeps his personal life relatively private.
His father Patrick was from Esan in Edo State while his mother Christiana was Igbo from Obiaruku, Ukwuani area in Delta State. He grew up in the Olusosun area in Oregun/Ojota of Lagos State, Growing up, his footballing idol was Didier Drogba.
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Net Worth
While there is no definitive figure for Victor Osimhen's net worth, his significant success in football has likely made him a wealthy individual. Playing for top clubs like Napoli in Italy, his earnings are substantial, with a reported transfer value of over €100 million.
Social Network
Osimhen is active on social media platforms, including Instagram, where he often shares moments from his football career and personal life. However, specific details about his social media presence are not widely reported.
In April 2025, Osimhen appeared in a television commercial for Ülker Çizi, a popular Turkish snack brand produced by Ülker. The advertisement marked his first major endorsement following his loan move to Galatasaray. The campaign, which highlighted his impact in the Turkish Süper Lig, received significant attention on social media. While the collaboration featured Osimhen prominently, it was not officially confirmed as a long-term brand ambassadorship.
Education
There is limited information available about Victor Osimhen's formal education. His focus from a young age has been on football, which has been his primary career path.
Despite being a reported target of several European clubs, French Ligue 1 club Lille confirmed the transfer of Osimhen on 1 August 2019, signing a five-year contract. The transfer fee was reported to be priced at €12 million plus another €3 million in various bonuses and add-ons. Upon his arrival, he told the club's official website: "Lille is a very good club which has a quality project and high-class players, and especially these last years. Great Nigerian players (Peter Odemwingie and Vincent Enyeama) have also played here." Osimhen was given the number 7, which was previously worn by Rafael Leão.
Over the course of the summer transfer window, there was much speculation that Osimhen would leave Napoli with Al-Ahli, Chelsea, and PSG all heavily linked with the player. On 30 August 2024, it was reported that Osimhen had agreed a deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli but the deal fell through after Napoli changed their asking price for his permanent transfer away. Instead, Al-Ahli signed Brentford striker Ivan Toney. The same day, a proposed move to Chelsea also fell through as the player was not able to agree to a deal with the Premier League side. On 31 August, Osimhen was excluded from Napoli's Serie A squad for the season and stripped of his number, with the shirt being handed to new signing Romelu Lukaku instead.
Key Points Summary:
- Age & Birth: Born on December 29, 1998, making him 25 years old.
- Height & Weight: 1.85 meters tall, weighing about 78 kilograms.
- Relationship Status: Not publicly disclosed.
- Net Worth: Estimated to be substantial due to his football career, though exact figures are not available.
- Social Media: Active on platforms like Instagram, but specific details are not widely reported.
- Education: Focus primarily on football, with limited information on formal education.
