Cristiano Ronaldo’s unique world record remains unbroken despite Victor Osimhen’s historic achievement. Osimhen became the second player in football history to score an overhead kick reaching over 2.3 meters in height. However, the Galatasaray striker’s incredible leap of 2.32 meters during his side’s 3-0 win over Alanyaspor on Saturday was just shy of Ronaldo’s record of 2.38 meters.
Ronaldo set the record while playing for Real Madrid during their 3-0 victory against Juventus in the 2017/18 Champions League quarter-finals. While Osimhen’s effort didn’t surpass Ronaldo’s feat, his impressive performance highlights his growing stature in the game.
Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, continues to shine, with his acrobatic goal marking his seventh contribution in just five games this season. Despite missing out on Ronaldo’s record, the Nigerian forward is excelling in Turkey following a transfer saga that saw moves to Al Ahli and Chelsea fall through over the summer.
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Meanwhile, Galatasaray remain top of the Turkish Super Lig, with Osimhen playing a key role in their success.