Former Turkish international Nihat Kahveci has praised Victor Osimhen for standing out in a position often defined by ego, describing the Nigerian striker’s relationship with Mauro Icardi as proof of real character.
Kahveci didn’t hold back when talking about how strikers usually behave.
Strikers are a bit egoistic, selfish and a bit jealous,
he said, pointing out that most forwards want to outscore whoever plays alongside them. But he singled out Osimhen as the exception.
Softfootball gathered that Kahveci went into detail about just how far Osimhen takes it. Kahveci said:
He is very sharing, when his friends score a goal he is more happy than them. He even stops celebrating his own goal and celebrates for Icardi. He is a very great character.
For Kahveci, that kind of attitude is exactly what makes Osimhen special, not just as a player, but as a teammate.
I think he is a player and a character that all team fans would like to see on their team. Well done, congratulations,
he added.
He also touched on how Osimhen has carried himself since joining the club, crediting his consistency and confidence on the pitch.
Since the first day he arrived, he has been showing everything he has on the field without any hesitation. I am not exaggerating at all. This player deserves it. How can we not praise such a player?
Kahveci’s comments add to the growing list of voices around the club praising Osimhen, not just for his output in front of goal, but for how he treats the players around him.
