The Nigerian striker had his best individual season this year, but it was not enough to earn him the top award.

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen finished fifth in the race for the European golden boot this season despite finishing as Serie A’s top scorer.

Osimhen was the top man in Italy’s top flight this season after scoring 26 goals to fire Napoli to their first league title in 33 years.

Osimhen's best season yet
The former Lille striker finished five ahead of his closest rival, Lautaro Martinez, to become the first African player to win The Capocannoniere award in Italy.

It was Osimhen’s best-ever individual season, eclipsing his record last year. It was also the first time he scored over 20 league goals in his career.

However, despite enjoying his best season yet, Osimhen finished fifth in the race for Europe’s golden boot.

Haaland wins Europe's Golden Boot
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland finished top, as expected, after scoring 36 goals in his debut Premier League season.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane finished second following his 30 league goals in England’s top flight.



Kylian Mbappe was third following his 29 goals for Paris-Saint Germain, with Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette taking up the fourth spot after scoring 27 goals for Lyon.

Osimhen rounded up the top five with his 26 league goals for Napoli. Lille’s Jonathan David (24), Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski (23), Fenerbahce’s Ener Valencia (29), Lens’ Lois Openda (21) and Inter’s Martinez (21) made up the rest of the top ten.

The European golden boot is determined by the number of points, with a goal in Europe’s top five leagues equalling two points

Source: Pulse Sports
https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/osimhen-finishes-behind-haaland-kane-and-mbappe-in-europe-golden-boot-race-2023060812380367987

as much as what he did for Napoli was fantastic, he aint at the top yet... but its coming.

as for why Kane was 2nd, while Mbappe scored more than him this yr (29goals ligue 1 , 7goals CL) who knows....?!

yeah yeah i know, CL have their own golden boot... but i think they should all be counted as ONE golden boot.

Ok