Victor Osimhen's standing among Europe's leading forwards rose after former Galatasaray teammate Alvaro Morata placed him alongside Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. Morata made the assessment during an interview on the Spanish channel Sporty TV, saying, “Victor Osimhen is one of the top three strikers in the world.”
Morata repeated the ranking in plain terms, “Right now, the three best strikers in the world are Haaland, Kane and Osimhen,” and added that he does not want Osimhen to leave Galatasaray. He also described Osimhen's off-field character, calling him a legend and praising his personality, “Victor is a legend. He’s so funny. He’s always helping everyone. What a guy! He’s a truly wonderful person and, for me, one of the top three strikers in the world.”
The striker and former teammate reflected on their on-field relationship as well, recalling occasions when Morata would play behind Osimhen and rely on the striker's movement. “I really enjoyed playing with him. I remember sometimes playing behind Victor. It was like, ‘Just pass the ball into the open space, and I’ll score.’ I think he’s one of the best in the world.”
Those remarks land alongside measurable form. Since his permanent move to Galatasaray from Napoli, Osimhen has made 78 appearances for the Turkish club, scoring 65 goals and providing 18 assists. Those figures underline his central role for Galatasaray in domestic and European competition.
As a named peer and former teammate, Morata's endorsement carries weight in public debate. The comment will give broadcasters, commentators and supporters a high-profile reference point when ranking Europe’s forwards, and it is likely to sustain wider media and fan attention on Osimhen's performances and status among the game’s leading strikers.
