Iheanacho: I Study Osimhen’s Every Move, Dream of Playing To

FC Midtjylland forward Stanley Iheanacho has revealed that Nigeria international Victor Osimhen remains the biggest inspiration in his career, saying he studies the Galatasaray striker’s game and dreams of sharing the pitch with him one day.

In a Q&A published on FC Midtjylland’s official website, the 21-year-old, who has enjoyed a prolific return to the Danish club after his loan spell in Portugal, spoke extensively about the influence Osimhen has had on him.

“Yes, I look up to Victor Osimhen (Nigerian national team striker who currently plays for Galatasaray, ed.). He is a fantastic guy, a fighter who has had to fight his way out of poverty.

“His warrior mentality is inspiring, and when he plays, he gives everything – he is so hungry to score goals. I can see a lot of things from him in myself,” he declared his admiration.

Iheanacho went further, explaining that watching Osimhen has become part of his own development as a striker.

The player said, “I watch his clips and all the interviews he gives. I try to learn from him and my dream is to play with him one day.”

The young Nigerian is back at FC Midtjylland after finishing as the top scorer in Portugal’s Liga 3 with 14 goals for Mafra, and he believes he has carried that momentum into pre-season.

He said, “I think I’m basically still where I left off last season. At the end of last season I scored five times in a row, and now I’m doing something similar at the start. That’s important to me.”

Reflecting on his return to Denmark, Iheanacho said he is determined to establish himself in the first team.

The prolific right winger said, “It’s been fantastic for me. I’m very grateful for the opportunity, and I’m constantly trying to push myself here at the start to achieve my goals…