Osimhen becomes most-followed Nigerian footballer on IG, here are the 9 most followed after him

• Victor Osimhen becomes Nigeria’s most-followed footballer on Instagram, reaching 5.2 million followers
• His assist run in key matches for Galatasaray has earned him 200,000 new followers in just a week
• His 5.2 million followers place him above other Nigerian football stars like Henry Onyekuru and Mikel Obi

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen’s soaring popularity, especially on social media, is not showing any signs of slowing down. The Nigerian striker, who recently joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, has now become the most followed Nigerian footballer on Instagram, amassing 5.2 million followers.

Osimhen’s growing social media presence can be attributed to his electrifying performances for his new club, especially his assist run in his last three games. 

After his record-setting loan move to Galatasaray, Osimhen’s follower count surged dramatically, proving his growing popularity among fans around the world. Within two weeks of the transfer, the 25-year-old saw his Instagram followers increase by 848,000, making him Nigeria’s leading most-followed personality in football.

The Galatasaray striker has now become the most followed Nigerian footballer on Instagram. Osimhen’s ability to influence games through assists rather than simply scoring also gives him an edge in starting matches ahead of other strikers in his position.

Key performances, such as providing match-winning assists in clashes against Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig and PAOK in the Europa League, have further boosted his visibility. Also his impressive showing on the field after the match moved him to a rapid increase of 200,000 Instagram followers within just a week.

Currently standing at 5.2 million followers, Osimhen surpasses fellow Nigerian footballers like Henry Onyekuru, with 5.1 million, and Mikel Obi, who has 3.1 million followers. This surge in followers shows Osimhen’s growing stature in Turkey.

Despite not having found the back of the net for Galatasaray yet, his contributions have been extremely important in the team's success.

Top 10 most followed Nigerian footballers 

TheRadar has compiled below a list of 10 Nigerian footballers and their followers count:

1. Victor Osimhen – 5.2 million 

2. Henry Onyekuru – 5.1 million 

3. Mikel Obi – 3.1 million 

4. Olanrewaju Kayode – 2.3 million 

5. Ahmed Musa – 1.6 million 

6. Samuel Chukwueze – 1.4 million

7. Alex Iwobi – 1.4 million 

8. Odion Ighalo – 1.3 million

9. Victor Moses – 1.2 million 

10. Kenneth Omeruo – 1 million 

Galatasaray chief reportedly makes decision over Osimhen’s January transfer clause

Previously, TheRadar reported that Super Eagles and on-loan Napoli forward Victor Osimhen's future remains a hot topic in football circles, with Galatasaray now keen to make his current loan move a long-term arrangement. With Napoli excluding Osimhen from their season squad list at the beginning of the month, a loan agreement was structured to grant the striker regular playing time, with an option to transfer in January if certain conditions are met.

However, Galatasaray's deputy chairman, İbrahim Hatipoğlu, has clarified that the club intends to keep Osimhen beyond the initial loan period.