Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen crash in market value has cost him the position as the most valuable footballer on the African continent, allowing Egypt’s Omar Marmoush to claim the top spot.
Osimhen, was recognized as Africa’s most valuable player since 2023 when he reached his highest value of €120 million, has now been dethroned by the Manchester City winger, Omar Marmoush.
The Nigerian forward’s stock has been depreciating since he moved to Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. Initially valued at €100 million last summer, his worth was downgraded to €75 million, and after failing to secure a move to a major European league in the winter transfer window, his valuation has now fallen further to €70 million.
Despite the drop, Osimhen remains the most valuable player in the Turkish Süper Lig. Since his arrival galatasaray the Nigerian striker has been in form, repaying the club’s faith with 31 goals and 5 assists in 36 appearances across all competitions for club and country.
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However, he has now slipped to second place in Africa’s rankings, with Marmoush taking the top spot at €75 million.
Marmoush has been in sensational form, scoring 15 goals and providing 10 assists in just 17 Bundesliga appearances before making a €75 million move to Manchester City in January.
He has also created waves at City, providing four goals and an assist in seven Premier League matches under Pep Guardiola. Marmoush, whose contract with City runs until 2029, now stands as Africa’s most valuable player.
Initially valued at €100 million last summer, his worth was downgraded to €75 million, and after failing to secure a move to a major European league in the winter transfer window, his valuation has now fallen further to €70 million.
Despite his fall in valuation, Osimhen remains Nigeria’s most valuable footballer, holding a €10 million lead over Ademola Lookman.
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The Atalanta winger has seen his market value soar from €9 million in 2021 to a career-high €60 million in 2025, yet he still ranks fourth among Africa’s elite players.
