Osimhen Wins 2026 Milliyet Footballer of the Year Award

Osimhen Wins 2026 Milliyet Footballer of the Year Award

Sampson Adedeji 

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been named the winner of the 2026 Milliyet Footballer of the Year award, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The prolific forward earned the prestigious recognition following an outstanding campaign in Turkey, where his goalscoring exploits and consistent performances played a crucial role for Galatasaray across domestic competitions.

Osimhen’s impact since arriving at the Istanbul giants has been immediate, quickly establishing himself as one of the most dominant attackers in the league. 

His blend of pace, power, and clinical finishing has made him a standout figure, drawing praise from fans, pundits, and football stakeholders alike.

The award further underlines Osimhen’s growing reputation as one of Africa’s leading footballers and a key figure for both club and country. 

His performances have also been vital for the Nigeria national football team, where he remains a central figure in their attacking setup.

This latest accolade adds to Osimhen’s expanding list of individual honours, capping what has been another remarkable year in his career.