By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda congratulated the Napoli striker on being ranked 8th at the 2023 Ballon d’Or.
The Nigeria international finished 8th in the 2023 Ballon d’Or ranking.
He’s first Napoli player to finish in the top 10 and also the highest-ranked Nigerian player ever.
The previous record for a Napoli player belonged to Ruud Krol, who was ranked 15th in 1980.
Calenda congratulated the striker on X, formerly Twitter: “You made history and the future is yours’, Victor is coming!”
Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 appearances in Serie A last season becoming the league’s top scorer and contributing to Napoli’s first Scudetto in 33 years. READ ALSO:
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The 24-year-old is currently out of action due to a muscle injury and has scored six goals in 10 appearances across all competitions this season.
