Super Eagles striker remains Turkey’s most valuable player despite €10m valuation decline

Victor Osimhen has suffered a fresh setback in his market valuation after Transfermarkt reduced the Galatasaray and Super Eagles striker’s estimated worth from €75 million to €65 million.

The latest reduction represents a €10 million drop and takes the Nigerian forward to his lowest market value in more than four years, according to the latest Transfermarkt update reported by PUNCH Sports Extra and other football publications.

The development is particularly notable because it comes at a time when Osimhen had made an impressive start to the 2026/27 season.

The 27-year-old striker scored six goals and provided two assists in his first four Turkish Süper Lig appearances for Galatasaray, continuing to establish himself as one of the club's most important attacking players.

However, an injury suffered during league action in September has interrupted his momentum.

Osimhen has since missed matches for both Galatasaray and Nigeria. His absence was felt during Nigeria's recent international engagements, while he is also yet to feature for Galatasaray in the Champions League this season.

From €120m Peak to €65m

The latest valuation represents a significant change from the heights Osimhen reached during his Napoli years.

The Nigerian reached a career-high Transfermarkt valuation of €120 million, making him one of the most highly valued strikers in world football.

His valuation stood at €100 million when he initially joined Galatasaray on loan in September 2024. Following his move away from one of Europe's traditional top-five leagues, Transfermarkt reduced the figure to €75 million.

After Galatasaray completed his permanent transfer from Napoli in 2025 for a reported €75 million, his market value remained at €75 million for some time. Transfermarkt's May 2026 update also maintained the €75 million valuation.

The latest €65 million figure means Osimhen is now €55 million below his career peak valuation.

Still Number One in Turkey

Despite the reduction, Osimhen remains the most valuable player in the Turkish Süper Lig.

The latest figures place him ahead of other high-profile players who joined or remained in the Turkish league, meaning the Nigerian remains at the top of the division's market-value rankings.

His €65 million valuation also remains higher than several established European forwards.

This underlines the fact that the reduction does not necessarily mean Osimhen has suddenly lost his status as an elite striker. Transfermarkt's figures are estimates of player market value and should not automatically be interpreted as the actual transfer fee a club would receive or pay.

Transfermarkt itself has previously explained that its market values are calculated using various factors and are not equivalent to actual transfer fees.

Strong Form Despite Valuation Drop

One of the biggest talking points surrounding the latest update is Osimhen's performance.

Before his injury, the striker had started the new campaign in impressive fashion, scoring regularly and contributing assists for Galatasaray.

His six goals and two assists in four league matches suggested that his performances remained strong, even though his estimated market value moved in the opposite direction.

The development therefore raises questions about how factors outside a player's immediate performances can affect market valuations.

Osimhen's continued presence in the Turkish league, combined with his injury and the changing market around him, appears to have played a role in the latest reassessment, although Transfermarkt's valuation should be understood as an estimate rather than an official assessment of his ability.

For Nigeria, the priority will now be his return to full fitness.

With major international competitions and important Super Eagles fixtures ahead, Osimhen's availability remains significant for Nigeria's attacking options.

For Galatasaray, meanwhile, the focus will be on getting their record signing back on the pitch and maintaining the form that made him one of the most closely watched strikers in European football.

One thing remains clear: although Osimhen's market value has fallen to €65 million, he remains the most valuable player in the Turkish Süper Lig.