Victor Osimhen achieved a remarkable milestone, matching the legendary Diego Maradona’s scoring record at Napoli, as he secured a hat-trick in their commanding 6-1 victory over Sassuolo on Wednesday.
According to Opta, a renowned statistics platform, Victor Osimhen becomes only the third player in Napoli’s history to score ten or more goals for four consecutive seasons. This achievement parallels Maradona’s illustrious tenure between 1984 and 1988.
The first Napoli player to accomplish this feat was Attila Sallustro, who set the record from 1929/30 to 1932/33.
Osimhen’s journey began with 10 goals in 24 league appearances in his debut season (2020/21). He then followed up with 14 goals in 27 league outings the subsequent season. Last season, he displayed his prowess by netting 26 times in 32 league appearances.
In the current campaign, the 25-year-old has already notched 11 goals in just 15 Serie A appearances, showcasing his consistent goal-scoring ability.
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