Disrespectful!!! Fans react as Osimhen ranks 4th on ESPN's list of best strikers in the world
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Victor Osimhen who had a storming season for Napoli in Serie A has been ranked in the top 5 best strikers in the world for the 2022/23 season by ESPN in their yearly FC 100 list.
Osimhen had an excellent season for Napoli
Victor Osimhen is the first African player in the 125-year history of the Italian top-flight to win the Serie A Golden Boot.
— Squawka (@Squawka) June 4, 2023
The Super Eagle is the Capocannoniere. 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/vrWzGqjsHP
The Nigeria international set Europe ablaze last season, almost singlehandedly guiding Napoli to their first Scudetto in 30 years, winning the golden boot in the process and ending the season with a staggering 31 goals in all competitions.
ESPN FC's best men's strikers in the world in 2022-23
Erling Haaland had to top our list of the best men's strikers in the world in 2022-23 👏 #FC100
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 4, 2023
Full rankings ➡️ https://t.co/TMkUahW8OP pic.twitter.com/8eeLmOynNi
- Erling Haaland
- karim Benzema
- Harry Kane
- Victor Osimhen
- Robert Lewandowski
- Gabriel Jesus
- Randal Kolo Muani
- Alexander Isak
- Dusan Vlahovic
- Jonathan David
Fans of the Napoli hitman may have some complaints about the striker's position on this list, arguing that he perhaps had a better season than the likes of Harry Kane, who, despite scoring 30 league goals, failed to lead his side to any trophies.
Here are some posts by fans who disagree with Osimhen's position on the list
The Osimhen disrespect is real. No way Benzema was better over the last season. https://t.co/jJEQLtp7DC
— Lani. (@LaniAjibike) July 5, 2023
Osimhen should be 2nd on this list. Lewa should be higher than Benz. https://t.co/Phr4ABmcW0
— Papa Iyanu (@akemicjoe) July 4, 2023
Kane over Osihmen 😂😂what did he win this year ??? https://t.co/76wY2y2eUg
— Maurice (@Maurice_Mahnn) July 4, 2023
Victor Osimen best deserves the second place https://t.co/8mUjOI6Fxe
— Dan_Borno (@DanBornoReal) July 4, 2023
Verdict - Osimhen should have been higher
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Osimhen scored 31 goals last season, just one short of Harry Kane's total of 32 but the Nigerian did so in fewer appearances. He was also more impactful than the England captain as well as Karim Benzema over the course of the season.
The 24-year-old scored crucial goals to lift Napoli to the Serie A title and his absence was also keenly felt as his team cashed out in the Champions League quarter-final. An outstanding season for the Super Eagles forward.
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