Napoli striker and Super Eagles player, Victor Osimhen, has achieved the notable distinction of being ranked the eighth best player of the 2022/23 European season in the prestigious MARCA Top 100 awards.
This distinguished list ranks the top 100 players of the season, with the rankings determined through the votes of 115 journalists, former players, former coaches, influencers, and a popular vote from over 10,000 people on MARCA.com.
Osimhen's contribution was vital in Napoli's triumph as Serie A champions last season, their first title in 33 years. His remarkable performance included scoring an impressive 26 goals, making him the first African player to claim the top scorer accolade in the Italian topflight. Notably, Osimhen is the sole African representative within the top 10 players on the list.
Several other African players also earned recognition in the top 50 of the MARCA Top 100 awards. Yassine Bounou from Morocco secured the 32nd position, followed by Egypt's Mohamed Salah in 37th place, Cameroon's Andre Onana in 43rd, and Moroccans Sofyan Amrabat and Youssef En-Nesyri ranking 47th and 49th, respectively.
Impressively, Osimhen surpassed the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, Harry Kane, Bernardo Silva, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka within the Top 100 rankings. The ultimate honor of being named the best footballer of the 2022/23 season in the MARCA Top 100 awards went to Manchester City's star, Haaland. With a staggering 5,631 points, Haaland outperformed the second-place Lionel Messi by 679 points and the third-place Vinicius by 699 points. This achievement follows in the footsteps of last season's winner, Karim Benzema.
Overall, Victor Osimhen's recognition as the eighth best player of the European season in the MARCA Top 100 awards highlights his exceptional abilities and the significant impact he had on Napoli's success, as well as the remarkable accomplishments of other African players on the prestigious list.
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