Victor Osimhen is Better Than Alexander Isak – Here’s Why

Chelsea are looking for a striker again. Of course, they are. This is Chelsea. And just like every summer, they’re linked with every top forward under the sun. Two names keep popping up: Victor Osimhen and Alexander Isak. The same old debate, the same old comparisons. But let’s cut to the chase – Osimhen is the better striker.

Chelsea need a proper number nine, a finisher, a leader, a statement signing. This article settles the debate once and for all: Osimhen is the clear winner.

Forget the fancy footwork—strikers are judged by goals, and Osimhen delivers. He scored 26 goals in Serie A last two seasons, leading Napoli to their first league title in 33 years. Isak? Just 10 goals.

Osimhen doesn’t just score; he dominates defenses. His ability to find space, outjump defenders, and finish under pressure makes him unstoppable. In comparison, Isak is good, but he doesn’t have Osimhen’s killer instinct. You doubt it? Here are their professional career stats:

🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen

👕 279 games 
⚽️ 152 goals 
🎯 43 assists 
🏆 1 trophy

🇸🇪 Alexander Isak

👕 335 games 
⚽️ 141 goals 
🎯 32 assists 
🏆 2 trophies

Victor clears.

kind of mentality that breeds greatness. Isak? His biggest youth accolade was being hyped as the “Next Zlatan” in Sweden. Cool nickname, but where’s the proof?

Football has changed, but one thing remains the same—if you can bully defenders, you’re a nightmare to play against.

Osimhen wins aerial duels, outmuscles defenders, and terrorizes goalkeepers. His ability to jump higher than most NBA players makes him a deadly weapon in the box. Isak, while tall and technical, doesn’t have the same physical presence.

When the game is tight and you need a header in the 90th minute, who do you trust? Osimhen, every time.

Great players shine when the pressure is on. Osimhen has delivered on the biggest stages—leading Napoli to a historic Serie A title and scoring in key Champions League matches.

Isak had his shot at an elite club in Borussia Dortmund, and he flopped. Barely played, barely scored. If you can’t handle the pressure at Dortmund, can you really lead a team to glory?

While Isak has rebuilt his career at Real Sociedad and Newcastle, he hasn’t had that defining moment. He’s a good player, but he needs to prove he can be the guy when it matters most.

Osimhen didn’t grow up with luxury—his journey from Nigeria to becoming one of the best strikers in the world is a story of hard work, resilience, and pure determination.

You see it in the way he plays. Every game, he fights like his life depends on it. He runs, he presses, he battles defenders like a warrior. Isak? He’s gifted, but he doesn’t have the same relentless hunger.

Football isn’t just about talent—it’s about who wants it more. And Osimhen wants it more than anyone.

Isak has a respectable trophy cabinet, but let’s be honest – it’s nothing compared to Osimhen’s.

Isak: 

Borussia Dortmund 
🏆 DFB-Pokal: 2016–17 

Real Sociedad 
🏆 Copa del Rey: 2019–20 

Newcastle United 
🏆 EFL Cup runner-up: 2022–23

 Individual 

🏅 Swedish Forward of the Year: 2021 

🏅 Premier League Player of the Month: December 2024 

🏅 Copa del Rey top scorer: 2019–20 

Not bad. Now, here’s Osimhen’s: 

Osimhen:

Napoli 
🏆 Serie A: 2022–23 

Nigeria U17 
🏆 FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2015 

Individual 
🏅 Serie A Best Striker: 2022–23 

🏅 Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2023 

🏅 2023 Ballon d'Or placement: 8th 

🏅 Capocannoniere (Serie A top scorer): 2022–23 

🏅 African Footballer of the Year: 2023 

🏅 CAF Team of the Year: 2023, 2024 

🏅 CAF Youth Player of the Year: 2015 

🏅 ESM Team of the Season: 2022–23 

🏅 Globe Soccer Awards Emerging Player of the Year: 2022 

🏅 Nigeria Pitch Awards King of the Pitch: 2022 

🏅 Lille Player of the Season: 2019–20 

🏅 African U-17 Championship Golden Boot: 2015 

🏅 FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Boot: 2015 

🏅 FIFA U-17 World Cup Silver Ball: 2015 

Osimhen’s list is stacked. League titles, golden boots, international recognition. He’s already the best striker in Africa. Isak is still trying to be the best Swedish striker since Henrik Larsson.

Isak is good—but Osimhen is better. He scores more, dominates physically, performs in big games, and has a mentality that sets him apart. If you’re building a team and need a striker who will fight, lead, and win, the choice is clear: Victor Osimhen.

Now, Chelsea, if you’re reading this, stop overthinking. Spend the money, get Osimhen, and bring the glory days back to Stamford Bridge.

And for anyone still arguing for Isak? Well, enjoy the highlights. We’ll be celebrating trophies.