Top 3 striker in the world: Dries Mertens raves about Osimhen, confesses love for Super Eagles star

How it is going... Victor Osimhen and Dries Mertens rolling back their Napoli days in Turkey.

Top 3 striker in the world: Dries Mertens raves about Osimhen, confesses love for Super Eagles star

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 12:02 - 10.04.2025

Dries Mertens hails Victor Osimhen as a top-three global striker, praising his skill and character, and says Galatasaray are lucky to have the Super Eagles star.

Belgian forward Dries Mertens has heaped praise on his Galatasaray teammate Victor Osimhen, labeling the Nigerian striker as one of the world’s elite forwards and expressing his admiration for the Super Eagles star.

The Napoli legend, now shining alongside Osimhen in Turkey, didn’t hold back in highlighting just how fortunate Galatasaray are to have the dynamic 26-year-old in their ranks.

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“Victor Osimhen is one of the top three strikers in the world at this moment,” Mertens declared in a glowing endorsement during the latest podcast with Nigerian legend John Obi Mikel.

Mertens’ affection for Osimhen stems from their shared history at Napoli, where their on-field chemistry and off-field friendship blossomed, and has only deepened since reuniting at Galatasaray.

Osimhen and Dries Mertens in training.

The Belgian veteran, who etched his name as Napoli’s all-time leading scorer during his nine-year stint, clearly sees Osimhen as a game-changer—a sentiment echoed by fans and teammates alike.

“He’s playing, and we are lucky he’s playing with us. He’s a fantastic person, I really like him, and we have good contact—that’s why I was so glad he’s coming. I know what he can do for a team, I know what he can achieve. I am lucky that he’s playing with us.”

Friendship goals! Osimhen and Mertens celebrate against Tottenham.

The 26-year-old former African Player of the Year has been in superb form for the Lions this season, scoring 28 goals and providing five assists across 31 matches.

For Mertens, having Osimhen by his side isn’t just a professional boon; it’s a personal joy, making Galatasaray a force to be reckoned with in the process.

Victor Osimhen has been rated among the top 3 strikers in the world. | Credit: Imago

His goals have fired Galatasaray to the top of the Super Lig, leaving his 37-year-old friend Mertens dreaming of a third title with Galatasaray, as he noted in the podcast.