Victor Osimhen has been crowned the 2025/26 Turkish Süper Lig Player of the Season after an eye-catching first full campaign with Galatasaray, where he helped deliver back-to-back domestic success.
Key takeaways
- Osimhen was named Player of the Season for the 2025/26 Turkish Süper Lig.
- He joined Galatasaray permanently from Napoli last July for a league-record €75 million.
- The striker finished with 15 league goals and 22 goals in all competitions, plus five assists.
- Galatasaray secured the title on May 9 with a 4-2 win over Antalyaspor.
- He scored seven Champions League goals as the club reached the round of 16.
Historic debut in Istanbul
The award caps a landmark introduction to Turkish football for the 27-year-old, who completed a permanent switch to Galatasaray from Napoli in July. The move was reported as a league-record €75 million fee and immediately placed him at the centre of a squad pushing for major honours.
On the pitch, Osimhen’s output underpinned Galatasaray’s title push. He ended the league campaign with 15 goals, while his total return across every competition rose to 22. Across domestic matches, he also contributed five assists in 22 appearances.
Title celebrations and European impact
Galatasaray’s season reached its peak on May 9 when they sealed the championship with a 4-2 victory over Antalyaspor. The triumph ensured the club would extend its domestic dominance, with Osimhen playing a central role throughout the final stages.
Manager Okan Buruk praised the forward’s approach, highlighting his demanding work ethic and insisting that Osimhen’s team-first mentality helps set the pace for the rest of the group. The striker’s influence was not limited to domestic form, either: he found the net seven times in the UEFA Champions League during Galatasaray’s run to the round of 16.
