Top 20 Nigerian goalscorers in Europe in 2026/27: Ranking Osimhen, Orban, Arokodare

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe are finding the net for their clubs, with several forwards enjoying productive starts to the 2026/27 season.

From Turkey and Belgium to the Netherlands, Switzerland and Portugal, Nigerian attackers are scoring regularly for their clubs. However, only one player on this list, Josh Maja, features in one of Europe’s traditional top five leagues.

Turkey, Belgium and the Netherlands have proved particularly productive hunting grounds for Nigerian forwards, with Gift Orban leading the way after his impressive start at Amed SK.

Orban has scored 10 league goals, putting him ahead of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, who has nine goals in the Super Lig. Tolu Arokodare, Rafiu Durosinmi and several other Nigerians have also made strong starts to the campaign.

Here is a look at Nigeria’s top 20 goalscorers across Europe’s leading 15 leagues this season.

Top 20 Nigerian goalscorers in Europe

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 1. Gift Orban (Amed SK) – 10 goals

Gift Orban leads the Nigerian scoring chart after an excellent start to life at Turkish club Amed SK.

The striker joined the newly promoted side on loan from Bundesliga club Hoffenheim and has scored 10 goals in 11 Süper Lig appearances, providing four assists.

His latest goal came against Galatasaray on November 7, when he headed home a Furkan Soyalp cross in Amed SK’s 4-3 defeat.

The goal took Orban ahead of compatriot Osimhen in the Turkish league scoring chart and strengthened his position in the Golden Boot race.

The 24-year-old has also scored a hat-trick against İstanbul Başakşehir and a brace against Kasımpaşa.

His 10th league goal is also reportedly enough to trigger an obligation for Amed SK to sign him permanently.

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 2. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) – 9 goals

Victor Osimhen has scored ten goals and provided three assists in 14 appearances for Galatasaray across all competitions this season.

Nine of his goals have come in 10 Süper Lig appearances, while the other one was scored in three UEFA Champions League matches.

The Nigerian striker missed Galatasaray’s 4-3 victory over Amed SK due to injury and will also not be available for the Super Eagles’ next AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania.

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 3. Tolu Arokodare (Ajax) – 7 goals

Tolu Arokodare has made a strong start to his Ajax career since joining the Dutch club on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers in July.

The Nigerian striker has scored seven goals in 11 Eredivisie appearances, making him one of the leading scorers in the Dutch top flight.

His overall tally stands at 12 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions.

Arokodare continued his scoring run on November 8, finding the net three minutes into Ajax’s 2-2 draw away to FC Twente.

He also scored twice and provided an assist in Ajax’s 6-1 victory over FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Conference League.

His performances have reportedly convinced Ajax to consider activating the €20 million option to sign him permanently.

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 4. Rafiu Durosinmi (Genk) – 6 goals

Rafiu Durosinmi has quickly become an important attacking figure at Belgian Pro League club Genk.

The Nigerian forward joined from Pisa in a reported club record transfer in July and has made an immediate impact.

He has scored six goals in 11 league appearances, adding another in the Belgian Cup to take his overall tally to seven in 12 matches.

Durosinmi made an excellent start to the campaign, scoring in each of his first four consecutive league matches.

His physical presence and ability to attack crosses have made him a difficult opponent for defenders in Belgium.

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 5. Mustapha Isah Ubandoma (La Louvière) – 6 goals

Mustapha Isah Ubandoma has also made a strong impression in Belgium with RAAL La Louvière.

The 22-year-old joined the club from Norwegian side Kristiansund in July and has quickly settled into the Pro League.

Playing mainly as a left winger or pressing forward, Ubandoma has scored six goals in 11 appearances.

His performances earned him the club’s Wolf of the Month award for August and September.

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 6. Umeh Emmanuel (FC Zürich) – 6 goals

Umeh Emmanuel has become one of FC Zürich’s leading attacking players in the Swiss Super League.

The 22-year-old former Nigeria U20 international has scored six goals and provided three assists in 13 league appearances. He has played 1,010 minutes this season.

Emmanuel scored twice in Zürich’s 5-3 victory away to Young Boys on November 1. He also scored and provided an assist against FC Vaduz in September, including a stoppage-time winner.

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 7. Friday Ubi Etim (FC Midtjylland) – 6 goals

Friday Ubi Etim is enjoying a breakthrough season with Danish club FC Midtjylland.

The Nigerian forward has scored six goals and provided three assists in 12 Danish Superliga appearances.

His performances in September earned him the Danish Superliga Player of the Month award.

Etim has also scored in the Danish Cup against Sundby BK, taking his overall tally across competitions to seven goals.

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 8. Josh Maja (Le Havre) – 4 goals

Josh Maja is the only Nigerian on this list playing in one of Europe’s traditional top five leagues.

The former West Bromwich Albion striker joined French Ligue 1 side Le Havre on a free transfer in the summer and has scored four goals in 10 league appearances.

Maja scored twice after coming off the bench against Marseille on October 25.

He also scored Le Havre’s only goal in their 5-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain five days later.

Despite starting only six matches, the Nigerian has established himself as an important attacker for the French club.

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 9. Abraham Marcus (Estrela Amadora) – 4 goals

Abraham Marcus has continued to make his mark in Portuguese football with Estrela Amadora.

The Nigerian winger has scored four goals and provided two assists in 12 appearances in the elite division.

Operating mainly from the right flank, Marcus has been one of his team’s main attacking threats.

His best performance came against Rio Ave, where he scored twice. He has also registered eight shots on target from 11 attempts in the Portuguese top flight.

Nigerian goalscorers in Europe: 10. Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos) – 4 goals

Cyriel Dessers completes the top 10 after making a positive start to life at Greek club Panathinaikos.

The Nigerian striker has scored four goals in nine Super League appearances, while his overall tally stands at 10 goals in 17 matches across all competitions.

Dessers has been particularly productive in the UEFA Conference League, scoring six times in the qualifying rounds and league phase.

His European campaign includes a brace in Panathinaikos’ 5-1 away victory against FC Kairat. He also scored the equaliser against Iraklis on November 8 as Panathinaikos came from behind to win 2-1.

Top 20 Nigerian goalscorers in Europe

1. Gift Orban, Amed SK – 10 goals
2. Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray – 9 goals
3. Tolu Arokodare, Ajax – 7 goals
4. Rafiu Durosinmi, Genk – 6 goals
5. Mustapha Isah Ubandoma, La Louvière – 6 goals
6. Umeh Emmanuel, FC Zürich – 6 goals
7. Friday Ubi Etim, FC Midtjylland – 6 goals
8. Josh Maja, Le Havre – 4 goals
9. Abraham Marcus, Estrela Amadora – 4 goals
10. Cyriel Dessers, Panathinaikos – 4 goals
11. Philip Otele, Basel – 3 goals
12. Stanley Iheanacho, FC Midtjylland – 3 goals
13. Prosper Peter, Angers SCO – 2 goals
14. Umar Sadiq, Valencia – 2 goals
15. Terem Moffi, Hamburger SV – 2 goals
16. Akor Adams, Venezia – 2 goals
17. Paul Onuachu, Trabzonspor – 2 goals
18. Yira Sor, Amed SK – 2 goals
19. Chidozie Awaziem, Konyaspor – 2 goals
20. Alex Iwobi, Fulham – 1 goal