Former AC Milan coach Fatih Terim has compared Mauro Icardi and Victor Osimhen, noting that while Icardi is unrivaled inside the penalty box, Osimhen’s athleticism allows him to score unpredictable goals from unexpected positions. Terim emphasized that Icardi’s positioning and finishing are among the best, but Osimhen’s versatility and raw physicality set him apart, making him more self-sufficient in finding scoring opportunities.
Another former coach, Reha Kapsal, highlighted Osimhen’s independence, explaining that the Nigerian striker doesn’t rely on teammates as much as Icardi does to score
