UCL: He’s strong – Troy Deeney names Osimhen among five best world’s best strikers
Sport UCL: He’s strong – Troy Deeney names Osimhen among five best world’s best strikers Published on February 26, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Watford legend, Troy Deeney has named Galatasaray attacker Victor Osimhen among the five best strikers in the world. Deeney spoke after Osimhen led Galatasaray against Juventus in the Champions League Round of 16 playoff second leg tie on Wednesday night. He described the Nigerian international as strong and physical, adding that every football league would want him. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Recall that Osimhen was on the scoresheet as Galatasaray lost 3-2 against Juventus, but Osimhen was on the scoresheet. The Turkish Super Lig giants advanced to the Champions League Round of 16 on a 7-2 aggregate win after winning the first leg 5-2 last week in Turkey. “If you talk about him [Osimhen] just as a footballer, he’s top five strikers in World football,” Deeney said as quoted by CBS Sports Golazo. “Every league would want him. He’s physical, he’s strong,” he added. Don't Miss Transfer: Osimhen’s contract includes clause preventing him from playing in Serie A You may like Transfer: Osimhen’s contract includes clause preventing him from playing in Serie A UCL: Chelsea legend, Burley names top team that won’t win trophy Champions League: Why I didn’t celebrate goal against Juventus – Osimhen UCL: Buruk hails Osimhen’s decisive role in Galatasaray’s triumph over Juventus Transfer: Juventus ready to splash €150m on Osimhen UCL: Osimhen warns Galatasaray team-mates ahead of last-16 clash