- Mbappe tops global list with 66 goals
Victor Osimhen concluded 2025 with 46 goals for Galatasaray, placing the Nigerian forward joint-fifth among the world’s most prolific scorers.
His tally matches that of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and cements his position within a list dominated by European football’s leading names.
Kylian Mbappé topped the global rankings with 66 goals during his first full campaign at Real Madrid, comfortably ahead of the field.
Harry Kane followed with 60 goals for Bayern Munich, whilst Erling Haaland recorded 57 for Manchester City.
Kevin Hernández of Puerto Rico SSC claimed fourth with 48 goals, illustrating that elite-level finishing extends beyond Europe’s major competitions.
Osimhen’s output carries particular significance especially when viewed alongside Messi’s scoring in the MLS. It is further proof of the lanky forward’s standing among the sport’s most decorated figures.
The numerical parity with the Argentine icon validates Osimhen’s status at the summit of modern forward play and strengthens his position as Africa’s foremost striker.
The remainder of the top 10 includes Vangelis Pavlidis with 45 goals for Benfica, Bissoli’s 44 for Buriram United, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 41 for Al-Nassr, and Jorge Rivera’s 40 for Metropolitan FA. The geographical and generational diversity within the list reflects a year defined by goals across continents and age brackets.
For Nigeria, Osimhen’s presence among this group offers a timely affirmation that the country continues to produce forwards capable of competing statistically with the world’s finest.
His 46-goal return places him within elite company whilst reinforcing his role in shaping global conversations around goal-scoring excellence in 2025.