Nigerian player Victor Osimhen is going the extra mile with shooting and sprint drills after each practice. He’s putting in serious work to feel like “part of the team” rather than just a star. And he's already fallen in love with Istanbul.

Since joining this season, Osimhen has wowed everyone with his on-field performance, living up to the hype. At 25, he stepped up big time in Icardi’s absence, leading the team against Samsun and bringing his own unique style to the game.

Here’s how Osimhen stands out from Icardi:

• After practice, he sticks around for extra sprint and shooting drills. His physical strength comes from this extra effort.
• While Icardi often played up his role as the team’s star, Osimhen keeps things humble, going by the motto “It’s not about me, it’s about all of us. We’ll make it happen together.”
• In the Samsunspor game, he celebrated Yunus’s pass for the second goal, showing that to him, an assist is as valuable as scoring.

He knows how to spread out the play:

• Osimhen sets the team’s pace. When he starts to feel tired, he signals to spread the play wide, and he’s subbed off near the end to avoid injury risks.
• He’s chosen to live in Nişantaşı, loves life in Istanbul, and isn’t planning on leaving anytime soon.
• His personal photographer attends every home game to capture moments when Osimhen connects with the fans.