Softfootball’s latest player performance review highlights that the Nigerian striker has been quietly outstanding this season. Playing for Trabzonspor, Onuachu has registered 16 league goals as of Sunday, February 15, 2026, making him the current top scorer in the Turkish Super League.
What makes this even more remarkable is that he has scored more league goals than Victor Osimhen, who currently has nine. Yet Onuachu’s name rarely dominates headlines.
The towering forward was also part of Nigeria’s 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, representing the Nigeria national football team. Notably, he stood out as the tallest player in the squad, a physical presence that consistently troubles defenders.
Despite missing nearly a month of domestic football due to AFCON commitments, Onuachu has still managed to top the scoring charts. That level of efficiency deserves recognition.
His movement inside the box, aerial dominance and clinical finishing have been decisive for Trabzonspor this season. Yet the spotlight often shifts elsewhere.
Perhaps it is time the football world gives Paul Onuachu the credit his performances truly deserve.