Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has joined an elite company that includes Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic because of his aerial prowess.
Last weekend, Victor Osimhen produced a jump that NBA players would have been proud of, when he rose highest to draw Napoli level against Monza.
Osimhen’s oustanding header against Monza wasn’t the first time the Super Eagles striker would display his aerial abilities.
Last season, the former Lille man broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s jump record of 2.56m when he leaped 2.58m in a 3-0 win against Spezia.
How high did the Super Eagles striker jump to score such an extraordinary Serie A goal last weekend?
Victor Osimhen proved to be unstoppable once again as Napoli came from behind to secure all three points against Monza.
However, some other players in Europe have also shown their capablities when it comes to jump power. So where does Victor Osimhen rank in the top 10 highest headed goals?
Osimhen’s heroic 2.58m jump last season places him fifth on the list of highest jumps in football.
The award for the best Serie A jump belongs to AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori who rose 2.61metres to score in May 2021 in a game against Juventus.
However, when it comes to jump power, no other players does it better that Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Manchester United forward appears 5 times on the list of top ten highest headed goals.
One header that was widely cheered in the whole of Africa, was when Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri climbed 2.78metres to put Morrocco in front against Portugal in December 2022.
It was a very significant goal as it ensured the Atlas Lions team became the first African team to play at the Semi-final of a FIFA World Cup
The Napoli centre-forward was on an extended run without finding the back of the net and nearly matched an undesirable record before Sunday’s headed strike.
Osimhen’s wonder goal against Monza over the weekend received praise from Serie A
Top 10 highest jumps in football
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10. Ronaldo vs Wales in July 2016 – 2.42m
9. Ronaldo vs Osasuna in November 2011 – 2.44m
8. Ronaldo vs Torino in May 2019 – 2.47m
7. Zlatan Ibrahimovic vs Inter in February 2020 – 2.53m (assist)
6. Ronaldo vs Sampdoria in December 2019 – 2.56m
5. Osimhen vs Spezia in February 2023 – 2.58m
4. Tomori vs Juventus in May 2021 – 2.61m
3. Bevis Mugabi vs Ross County in January 2021 – 2.62m
2. Youssef En-Nesyri vs Portugal in December 2022 – 2.78m
1. Ronaldo vs Manchester United in February 2013 – 2.93m
