Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has stormed to the top of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League scoring chart, netting six goals to move ahead of Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé.
The Galatasaray striker delivered a sensational hat-trick that fired his side to a convincing 3–0 victory over Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam.
The News Chronicle gathered that Osimhen’s performance not only ended Ajax’s lingering hopes of qualification but also underlined his status as one of Europe’s most lethal finishers this season.
His first goal came in the 59th minute before he added two expertly taken penalties, securing Galatasaray’s fourth consecutive win in Group F.
This remarkable feat lifted Osimhen’s overall European tally to 25 goals, surpassing Obafemi Martins to become Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer in UEFA competitions. His consistency has been key to Galatasaray’s strong campaign, having also scored in victories over Liverpool and Bodø/Glimt after missing the opening match against Frankfurt.
The 26-year-old has now scored in three straight Champions League matches, placing him firmly in the race for the Golden Boot ahead of football’s biggest stars. Osimhen’s explosive pace, strength, and clinical finishing have become defining features of Galatasaray’s European resurgence.
According to UEFA’s latest rankings, the top scorers in the 2025/26 Champions League season so far are:
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Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) – 6 goals
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Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 5 goals
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Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain) – 5 goals
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Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 5 goals
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Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) – 4 goals
Osimhen’s form has sparked global attention, with analysts predicting he could become the first Nigerian to win the UEFA Champions League Golden Boot if he maintains his current pace.
