Nigeria is one of Africa’s most successful footballing nations with the Nigerian super eagles producing numerous excellent talents that go on to make their mark in most competitive leagues around the world.
And of course, the 2024/2025 season has been quite an exception, with many Super Eagles players putting in majestic performances for their respective clubs.
These players continue to score crucial goals and winning premised awards all the while raising the bar and bringing pride to Nigerian football fans.
Below in this article by Sports Buddy are the top five highest performing Super Eagles stars with an insight into their club runs, goal, assist, team achievements and personal accolade.
5. Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
This season, Alex Iwobi has been a key figure for Fulham FC in the Premier League. The super eagles player has started nearly all of Fulham’s matches, mostly as an attacking midfielder, with his creativity and vision having played a major part in Fulham’s assault.
With 4 goals scored at home, he has 5 goals in 19 games in the 2024/2025 season so far, and in those games we have seen him managing to score in front of the home crowd.
Iwobi has also supplied several assists as Fulham look to secure a top-half position. He’s a fan favorite at Craven Cottage, consistently performing.
4. Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan Italy)
This season, AC Milan has seen Samuel Chukwueze play at the highest levels.
Chukwueze, however, has adapted well to the Rossoneri since joining from Villarreal, putting in impressive performances and freshman snellen excellently darting and impressing the fans with his electric pace and dribbling skills.
The super eagles star has scored 10 goals and created seven assists in 25 outings in the 2024/25 campaign — enough to rank him as one of Milan’s most dependable strikers.
Milan are currently making their way to the knockout stages of UEFA Champions League and his outstanding performances in the competition have earned him acclamation for his performances in the competition.
Chukwueze’s creative influence has been crucial to Milan’s strong stand in Serie A, where they are in the top three teams.
Widely acknowledged as one of the brightest stars in African football, the Nigerian winger’s ability to perform at the biggest stages is what has secured for him recognition.
3. Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
For Bayer Leverkusen, Victor Boniface has been a revelation in the German Bundesliga. The Nigerian super eagles forward has been scoring goals in abundance, notching 6 goals in 10 starts so far this 2024/2025 season.
Leverkusen’s attacking success is in no small part thanks to his ability to score games at home and away. Boniface’s performances haven’t just helped Leverkusen’s strong league position, he has also attracted the attention of Europe’s top clubs.
2. Atalanta, Italy: Ademola Lookman
Atalanta‘s Ademola Lookman is a winger operating at blistering pace in Serie A this season. The super eagles 26 year-old star has netted 12 goals and recorded eight assists from 22 appearances, capped with his lethal pace, skill and composure in front of goal.
For Lookman, his crowning achievement of the season was when he was crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year against stiff competition from big African names.
Atalanta’s Europa League triumph was down to his performances, with his memorable hat trick in final victory against Sevilla also proving pivotal.
Lookman’s consistent contributions have seen Atalanta top the Serie A table and it looks as though his impressive form is here to stay.
He has been a fan favourite because of his ability to break into defenses, create chances and score important goals. Lookman’s form has not only helped his club but also add to his reputation as one of Africa’s best.
1. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey)
Victor Osimhen is one of the deadliest strikers in the world football. The summer of 2024 saw him join Turkish giants Galatasaray on loan after an incredible spell at Napoli where he helped the club win its first Serie A title. He has been immediate and immense.
Just 20 games in all competitions this season (2024/2025) and the super eagles forward has scored 15 goals and given 5 assists.
His prolific form has been a big reason for Galatasaray sitting top of the Turkish Süper Lig table as well as their deep run in the UEFA Europa League.
Osimhen, whose clinical finishing and aerial prowess have made him known, was named the Turkish League Player of the Month twice this campaign.
Osimhen has been hailed by Galatasaray fans as their savior, and persistent rumours of a permanent transfer.
The hunger for goals and work ethic that never lets up are attributes which make him an important member of any side he plays for.
