Famous Victor Osimhen Quotes: Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian footballer known for speed, determination, and strong goal-scoring ability. His words inspire confidence and perseverance. They encourage people to work hard, stay focused, and achieve success through dedication and belief.
“I lived in a really poor neighbourhood and in our street, my family is one of the poorest. Sometimes the landlord would come to harass my dad and sisters for rent and I’d go around the corner to cry and pray to God to help me.” — Victor Osimhen
“It was tough in Germany because of the high expectations – some people started doubting me and also pushed me to start doubting myself as well.” — Victor Osimhen
“Nigeria is a big country, with millions of football players. So if you are privileged to put on the jersey, you have to give everything.” — Victor Osimhen
“I like Drogba, but not just as a footballer. I like leaders and he was it on and off the pitch, where it counts the most. He has a personality that I admire.” — Victor Osimhen
“I am not a player who puts myself before the team.” — Victor Osimhen
“It takes more than a coach to win football matches. Players must also be at their best, show commitment and bear in mind that we can all fly together to reach our goal.” — Victor Osimhen
“The passion of the people of Naples fuels my fire to always play with my heart and soul, and the love for the badge is unwavering as I wear it with pride.” — Victor Osimhen
“When I came I could see how serious Galatasaray are as a club. For me it was the right decision, but also for my family and my daughter.” — Victor Osimhen
“Signing for a big club and being on the bench is not exciting for me.” — Victor Osimhen
“Even when we’re not playing, when they see a player in the street or in a restaurant, they want to show their love and appreciation for them and wish them well and continue to support them. I think for me in this aspect Serie A is the best.” — Victor Osimhen
“Whenever I’m in my free time, I reminisce on the past.” — Victor Osimhen
“I know the kind of player I am and the quality that I possess.” — Victor Osimhen
“Galatasaray is a nice club that I like very much. I am very happy at Galatasaray.” — Victor Osimhen
“I have great respect for Icardi and what he’s done for football and Galatasaray.” — Victor Osimhen
“If people are really talking about me, that makes me proud.” — Victor Osimhen
“I have to thank everybody who has helped me on this journey and all Africans who have helped to put me on the map despite my faults.” — Victor Osimhen
“The quality of players at Lille helped me settle in well and now I know that I can survive at any club, and be 100 per cent confident that I will shine.” — Victor Osimhen
“People don’t know how difficult it is to play in Serie A. From a tactical and physical point of view, it’s one of the most difficult leagues to play in.” — Victor Osimhen
“As I always say, I am learning the role of a striker and with Napoli it was immediately good emotions.” — Victor Osimhen
“I used to say to my friends, the day I’m going to play against Ronaldo, Messi, or Neymar – these are legends, people I love so much – I’m taking a picture with them. I don’t care, even if we lose 10-0!” — Victor Osimhen
“I have the impression of being reconnected in a certain way with the kid from Olusosun that I was and who had a lot of dreams, including that of one day being Africa champion.” — Victor Osimhen
“I’m so proud that I am actually a Scudetto winner, for me, it’s a huge one.” — Victor Osimhen
“I go to this motivational page on Instagram and save some of the important quotes that I see. In my spare time I go to my saved items and read the quotes – it inspires me.” — Victor Osimhen
“A lot of my friends were Chelsea fans and a few Manchester United, but in Nigeria everyone watches Premier League.” — Victor Osimhen
“They closed down the pitch at my primary school and we had a lot of talented players, but most of them went to get jobs. After that I had to walk for an hour to train at a secondary school outside my community.” — Victor Osimhen
“It is the dream of every youngster to be at the World Cup, mine is no exception.” — Victor Osimhen
“When I scored 10 goals and won the Golden Boot at the Under-17 World Cup in 2015, one of the Nigeria staff showed me a tweet from Drogba. It said ‘Congratulations Victor. I wish you all the best for the future.’ I was shocked. I never believed someone like Didier Drogba would tweet those words to a young aspiring striker.” — Victor Osimhen
“I just want to help my team to win matches and win trophies.” — Victor Osimhen
“I have to thank Spalletti so much. He helped me a lot in my growth as a footballer from many points of view, and I have to thank him and his staff for helping me score all these goals. They helped me improve my movement.” — Victor Osimhen
“I want to go so hard; I want to go so extreme to get my goals to try to help the team.” — Victor Osimhen
“There were a lot of high expectations when I came to Napoli but I had a series of injuries and then Covid set in. But the people never gave up on me. A lot of them cheered me up, sending me messages, sending me flowers.” — Victor Osimhen
“I have to be patient, work hard and wait for my chance. If it comes, then I would love to use it.” — Victor Osimhen
“Wherever I go, I am respected, and kids love me.” — Victor Osimhen
“Galatasaray will always be in my heart.” — Victor Osimhen
“When you are doing so well, top clubs around the world are watching, mostly in the top five leagues. And to be able to attract interest from these top clubs shows that I am doing great and it gives me the motivation to do even more for myself and my team.” — Victor Osimhen
“My priority is to play a lot of games.” — Victor Osimhen
“Of course, I want to keep on going and kudos to my teammates – they’ve been supportive to me, on and off the pitch. And I think this is the most important thing that any footballer can ask for.” — Victor Osimhen
“In Italy, it’s a different kind of football. It’s really intense and of course, the fans are really really, really loud.” — Victor Osimhen
“One day I was training and a man called me asking if I knew who I play like. He told me to go to YouTube and see Didier Drogba. There I fell in love with his way of playing and the kind of person he is. From that moment, seeing Drogba play had a major impact on my game and helped me a lot.” — Victor Osimhen
“A lot of people admire me, and a lot of people idolize me and put on a replica of my mask.” — Victor Osimhen
“My whole life has been a struggle but I always come out on top.” — Victor Osimhen
“In what aspect do I feel I have improved in Serie A? I will forever be grateful to this league, to this competition.” — Victor Osimhen
“Of course, one day I’d like to play for a big club in England.” — Victor Osimhen
“Didier Drogba is my role model. He represents the kind of player and person I’d like to be. I hope to develop the same ability to use the ball and score important goals. He’s an icon, a legend. I’d love to be able to play like him – or even better.” — Victor Osimhen
“People say we have a talented generation but we can only confirm this talent when we play in a World Cup like those before us. I was sad, like my team-mates, to miss out on Qatar and our fans didn’t even understand how much it affected us.” — Victor Osimhen
“Coming to a city like Istanbul, one of the best in the world. It was easy.” — Victor Osimhen
“I must thank all those who stood by me. I appreciate the love.” — Victor Osimhen
“I grew up watching Didier Drogba play, he was an example for me.” — Victor Osimhen
“There are many expectations for me and I will do everything to live up to it.” — Victor Osimhen
“I must say that I am quite fed up with those who consider African players like victims. There aren’t just sad stories; we are good footballers who want to improve.” — Victor Osimhen
“I was poor as a kid, but now it’s different. Otherwise, you nail me to a past that I do not forget, but that does not take into account what I’ve become.” — Victor Osimhen
“I appreciate Nigerians for their support.” — Victor Osimhen
“I owe my success to the president of the club, and the people of Charleroi that put their love and trust in a 19-year-old boy trying to establish himself.” — Victor Osimhen
“You don’t want to finish your career with the regrets of not playing at the World Cup. That is not what I want for myself.” — Victor Osimhen
“I’m on this Earth to play football.” — Victor Osimhen
“Names no longer win matches and you must be ready and switched on for the duration of the games.” — Victor Osimhen
“It is a fantastic emotion for me, we waited so many years to bring the Scudetto to Napoli and we succeeded, it is a day we will never forget for the rest of our lives.” — Victor Osimhen
“I appreciate people that have worked so hard with me to make sure I’m okay even when I had the surgery and everything. They probably doubted me returning to my best because of the impact the facial incident could’ve had on my mental health.” — Victor Osimhen
“My dream is to win the award for the best African footballer of the year.” — Victor Osimhen
“Life is surprising, when I was younger, I never missed a Didier Drogba match. I imitated each of his gestures, and I did his celebration when I scored against my friends.” — Victor Osimhen
“The Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world.” — Victor Osimhen
“Drogba is the type of player who doesn’t give up and possesses fighting spirit.” — Victor Osimhen
“As long as the team is winning, it doesn’t matter to me who gets the goals or whether I win top scorer or not.” — Victor Osimhen
“My friends knew I was obsessed with Drogba.” — Victor Osimhen
“I don’t have a boyhood Premier League team but I have two jerseys from my brother because I played grassroots football. I had one with Chelsea and one with Manchester United – the one with Vodafone on it.” — Victor Osimhen
“I am so happy about my breakthrough because nobody gave me a chance of making it out of the trenches.” — Victor Osimhen
“I am the kind of person who doesn’t fold under pressure.” — Victor Osimhen
“I am worth more than 100 million.” — Victor Osimhen
“I wanted to go to a place where I had time to invest in my game and improve physically. Wolfsburg showed me that possibility.” — Victor Osimhen
“My humble beginning makes me the person I am today – it’s me never, never wanting to give up.” — Victor Osimhen
“I can score four goals in a game, I can provide more assists, I can do many more things as I have the quality to execute them.” — Victor Osimhen
“My children’s children will come into this world and realise that their father has done something amazing.” — Victor Osimhen
“For me to work my way up, I have shown the kids there that when you work hard and you’re focused, anything is possible with God.” — Victor Osimhen
“As the pressure comes I take it into my head to try to give my best and do well for myself.” — Victor Osimhen
“There are few players like me in the world who have achieved this style and this success. Everything is linked to my characteristics, to the things I do, to my quality.” — Victor Osimhen
“I wanted to start playing as soon as I turned 18.” — Victor Osimhen
“I said some years back that I have a point to prove at Wolfsburg but I couldn’t get the chance.” — Victor Osimhen
“I started playing football at seven or eight but I was not really into it as I was still going with my sisters to sell oranges. I knew I was good at it but then at a certain point I realised I had to take it seriously.” — Victor Osimhen
“I am happy at Napoli.” — Victor Osimhen
“I’m working so hard to make sure that I achieve my dream of playing of course in the Premier League some day.” — Victor Osimhen
“Being the highest goalscorer is actually not my main priority.” — Victor Osimhen
“When I think of Olusosun… this is not a place that offers you promises. There’s not a lot of promise. Nobody would tell you they believe in you.” — Victor Osimhen
“I have never seen a city that is more crazy with football than the Neapolitans are, and they show all their players love.” — Victor Osimhen
“Morata is a very important and a great player. We showed mutual respect to each other. He’s a name who has proven himself with what he’s done in football.” — Victor Osimhen
“I used to speak with Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha. I think I owe a lot of my success to them, because they have been sort of an inspiration to me while growing up.” — Victor Osimhen
“We keep dreaming, we don’t have limits.” — Victor Osimhen
“I’m aware of the contribution I make and what I can do, even in my private life.” — Victor Osimhen
“Without football I don’t know where I’d be.” — Victor Osimhen
“My confidence level was very low at some point and what going out on loan to Charleroi has done for me is unexplainable.” — Victor Osimhen
“I live for the moment.” — Victor Osimhen
“I have aimed high all my life, while growing up, and this pressure comes naturally.” — Victor Osimhen
“I feel like a leader and I never give up.” — Victor Osimhen
“Playing with Napoli is a dream.” — Victor Osimhen
“For me, it is always important to have this kind of relationship, to be happy with the owner of the club.” — Victor Osimhen
“The team comes first before my personal ambition.” — Victor Osimhen
“As a young player, you hear people comparing you to other stars who emerged from the under-17 World Cup and never fulfilled their potential.” — Victor Osimhen
“The place where I came from, nothing is promised.” — Victor Osimhen
“Spalletti is a great coach, he asks us a lot but he is like a father to all of us.” — Victor Osimhen
“There was a bit of scepticism on my part, because the issue of racism is a problem that exists everywhere. Then I visited the city of Naples, saw the environment with my own eyes and realised that I am in a wonderful city.” — Victor Osimhen
“I knew how big Galatasaray was and how much like a family it was, and it had incredible fans.” — Victor Osimhen