Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has opened up about the influences that shaped his football career, revealing how he was encouraged to model his game after Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, according to Daily Post.
In a recent interview, Osimhen spoke about the significant impact Drogba had on his development as a striker. "The whole world knows that I am inspired by Didier Drogba," Osimhen said. "When I was a child, they introduced me to his style of football, the passionate fans, and then the whole community pushed me to follow him."
Osimhen, who currently plays for Napoli in the Italian Serie A, explained how he was inspired by Drogba's playing style and work ethic. "And so, I started to take an interest in him, to watch many clips, and learn from his movements and integrate them into my way of playing," he added.
The 24-year-old striker has been making waves in European football with his impressive performances, and his admiration for Drogba is evident in his playing style. Like Drogba, Osimhen is known for his pace, power, and clinical finishing ability.