Osimhen Better Than Yamal, Harry Kane, Haaland – Torreira

Galatasaray midfielder Lucas Torreira has named his teammate Victor Osimhen as one of the three finest footballers on the planet right now.

The Uruguayan left out established stars like Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Junior. Instead, he picked Osimhen alongside Real Madrid duo Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde.

“Federico Valverde, Kylian Mbappé, and Victor Osimhen are currently the world’s best footballers,” Torreira told MK News Turkey.

Osimhen has delivered 19 goals and seven assists in 29 appearances across all competitions this season. His firepower has helped Galatasaray sit top of the Turkish Super Lig table.

The endorsement comes at a crucial time for the Super Eagles striker. NaijaChoice News reports that Osimhen recently underwent successful surgery on a fractured right forearm he picked up during Galatasaray’s Champions League exit against Liverpool.

Club officials confirmed the operation took place at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital in Istanbul. He is expected to miss around six weeks as he recovers.

Despite the setback, Torreira’s praise underscores Osimhen’s explosive form before the injury. The Nigerian has been a constant threat in both the Super Lig and Europe, earning admiration from teammates and fans alike.

This latest recognition adds to the growing buzz around Osimhen as one of Africa’s most potent forwards. For Nigerian football, it serves as fresh proof of the striker’s elite status on the global stage.

Galatasaray will hope his absence does not derail their title push, while Super Eagles supporters await his return ahead of future international duties.