Victor Osimhen’s blistering pace has earned him high praise from former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci, who has compared the Nigerian striker’s speed to that of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Nihat Kahveci, former Beşiktaş forward, was left in awe of Victor Osimhen’s remarkable speed during Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over Sivasspor in the Süper Lig.
After Osimhen converted a penalty to help his team secure the victory, Kahveci sharedhis thoughts on the Nigerian striker’s explosive pace.
Kahveci’s Impressive Comparison of Osimhen
Speaking on Kontraspor’s YouTube channel via Haber Global, Kahveci said he was amazed by Osimhen’s acceleration.
“He’s like Cristiano Ronaldo,” Kahveci remarked. “I thought I was fast when I was running with him. There’s a sports button in cars, Osimhen is the same. He stretched very well, and no other centre forward could easily reach that ball.”
Osimhen’s Stellar Form in the Turkish League
The 25-year-old striker has been in sensational form for Galatasaray, scoring seven goals in nine appearances so far this season in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Osimhen’s impressive speed and skill have made him one of the standout performers in the league, drawing comparisons to some of the world’s best, including Ronaldo.