Big Man! Osimhen Shines Again, Reaches Milestone Surpassing Messi, Benzema

Napoli claimed another three points to boost their title chance, following the 2-0 win against Sassuolo on Friday at the Mapei Stadium.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened scoring in the 12th minute before Victor Osimhen added a second, twenty-one minutes later.

The goals increased Osimhen’s goal tally to 18 this Serie A season and his seventh consecutive goal.

He has also reached 101 career goals in 197games for club and country, a record that sees him eclipse Lionel Messi (210), Karim Benzema (235) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (245) by reaching the milestone in lesser games.

Victor Osimhen Stats:

League Cup: 146apps 74goals 15apps
Domestic Cup: 13apps 4goals 1assist
International Cup: 16apps 7goals
National Team: 22caps 15goals

For his team Napoli, the win also stretches their winning streak to seven straight games and they’ve conceded just 2goals in that time.

🎼 Symphony No. 7

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— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) February 17, 2023

Luciano Spalletti’s side continue to build their lead at the summit of Serie A, they’re now 18points clear of second placed Inter Milan, who have played a game less.