Turkish Football Expert Identifies Paul Onuachu's Advantages Over Victor Osimhen
In a detailed analysis that has sparked conversations among Nigerian football fans, prominent Turkish football commentator Erman Toroglu has compared the performances of Super Eagles strikers Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu in the Turkish Super League. The comparison reveals three specific areas where Onuachu demonstrates superior abilities compared to his national team counterpart.
Toroglu's Technical Breakdown of the Two Nigerian Stars
Erman Toroglu, a respected former player, referee, and current pundit in Turkish football media, provided his expert assessment during a recent analysis segment. "Trabzonspor signed Onuachu, he's the second best player in Nigeria after Osimhen," Toroglu stated, establishing the context for his comparison.
The commentator then detailed the specific technical areas where he believes Onuachu holds an advantage:
- Shooting Technique: Toroglu asserted that Onuachu's shooting technique surpasses that of Osimhen, suggesting greater precision and effectiveness in front of goal.
- Through Balls: The pundit highlighted Onuachu's superior ability to deliver penetrating through balls, indicating better vision and passing accuracy in attacking situations.
- Body Feints: Toroglu noted that Onuachu executes body feints more effectively than Osimhen, giving him an advantage in one-on-one situations against defenders.
While acknowledging Osimhen's superior speed, Toroglu emphasized that "despite his height, Onuachu's mobility is truly incredible," praising the Trabzonspor striker's agility and movement despite his physical stature.
Current Season Performance Statistics
The analysis comes as both Nigerian forwards have established themselves as dominant forces in the Turkish Super League this season. According to Transfermarkt data:
Victor Osimhen's Performance:
- Nine goals in the Turkish Super League this season
- One assist in league competition
- Six goals in six UEFA Champions League matches
- Scored in five consecutive league matches recently
Paul Onuachu's Performance:
- Fifteen goals in the Turkish Super League this season
- One assist in league competition
- One goal in the Turkish Cup
- Leading the league's scoring chart with 16 total goals across all competitions
Season Context and International Commitments
Both players joined their current clubs permanently after previous loan arrangements, with Osimhen at Galatasaray and Onuachu at Trabzonspor. Their performances have been particularly noteworthy considering both strikers missed approximately one month of club action while representing Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
During the continental tournament, Osimhen scored four goals for the Super Eagles, while Onuachu contributed one goal. Despite this absence from their club duties, both players have returned to maintain their status as two of the most effective forwards in the Turkish league.
Onuachu's current form positions him as the likely successor to Osimhen for the Turkish Super League Golden Boot, which Osimhen won last season with an impressive 26 goals. The Trabzonspor striker's contributions have helped his club secure third place in the league standings, just seven points behind league leaders Galatasaray.
Meanwhile, Osimhen has shown remarkable form at crucial moments for Galatasaray, particularly in European competition where his six Champions League goals have directly contributed to nine points for his team. The Turkish Super Lig recently acknowledged Osimhen's scoring streak with an official message after he found the net in five consecutive matches.
This comparative analysis by Erman Toroglu provides Nigerian football enthusiasts with deeper insight into the technical attributes of two of the country's most prominent football exports, highlighting the distinct strengths each player brings to their respective clubs in Turkey's top football division.
