Victor Osimhen has dropped to fifth in Africa’s most valuable footballers ranking, according to Transfermarkt data, after previously occupying the top position in 2023.
The Super Eagles striker is currently valued at €75 million, putting him behind Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande at €90 million, PSG defender Achraf Hakimi at €80 million, Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo at €80 million, and Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi at €80 million. Osimhen is level with Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo, who completes the top six.
The drop in ranking comes despite the Nigerian’s impressive start to the 2026/27 season with Turkish champions Galatasaray. The 27-year-old has scored four goals and provided one assist in his first two matches.
He has also moved into third place on Galatasaray’s all-time list of foreign goalscorers and remains a transfer target for several clubs, although no deal has materialised so far. Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs most strongly linked with the striker, while Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal are also monitoring his situation.
Globally, Transfermarkt ranks Osimhen as the 20th most valuable forward, with his market value determined by factors including age, performances and statistics. Among specialist centre-forwards, he ranks eighth in the world.
Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland tops the centre-forward ranking at €220 million, followed by Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappé at €200 million.
Despite the continental ranking, Osimhen remains the most valuable Nigerian footballer and the most valuable player in the Turkish Süper Lig. He has scored 63 goals in 76 appearances for Galatasaray since joining the club from Napoli.
