Victor Osimhen Named Among World’s Most Prolific International Goalscorers Of The Decade By IFFHS

Super Eagles striker features alongside Ronaldo, Messi and Mbappé in elite IFFHS “Top Scorers of National Teams” list for 2021–2030.

By Wapcodehub9ja LIVE News Correspondent Reporting Live From Lagos State, Nigeria

Nigeria’s leading football forward Victor Osimhen has been recognised among the world’s most prolific international goalscorers of the current decade by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). This milestone places the Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker in the company of some of the game’s biggest names. (Punch Newspapers)

The IFFHS list, which ranks “Top Scorers of National Teams – Third Decade of the 21st Century (2021–2030)”, sees Osimhen included alongside football icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé — a testament to his consistent scoring output over recent years. (Punch Newspapers)

According to the rankings, Osimhen has scored 27 international goals for Nigeria since 2021, which places him jointly 14th on the global list alongside Serbia’s Aleksandar Mitrović. His performance underscores a rising status among elite finishers worldwide. (Punch Newspapers)

The list from the IFFHS highlights the achievements of the decade’s top international goalscorers, where Erling Haaland leads with 49 goals, followed by Harry Kane and Lionel Messi among others. Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé are also prominent on the chart, reflecting the high level of competition. (Punch Newspapers)

Osimhen’s inclusion among these names marks a significant achievement for Nigerian football, signalling the striker’s ongoing influence on the international stage. His consistent performances continue to elevate his reputation across Africa and European football circles. (News Minimalist)

Since his Super Eagles debut in 2017, Osimhen has amassed an impressive tally of goals for Nigeria, emerging as one of the country’s most prolific scorers. His impact for both club and country has been a cornerstone of Nigeria’s attacking threat in major competitions. (News Minimalist)

Football analysts note that inclusion on the IFFHS decade list reflects not only raw scoring figures but also sustained performance in national team fixtures, a difficult achievement in international football where matches are less frequent than club competitions. (Punch Newspapers)

Osimhen’s continued scoring form through 2025 — a year in which he ranked among the world’s top goalscorers across all competitions — further cements his standing as one of the game’s leading forwards. (TheCable)

The recognition from IFFHS adds to a growing list of honours and milestones for Osimhen, who remains central to Nigeria’s ambitions in upcoming international tournaments, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations cycle. (Punch Newspapers)