Osimhen wins ‘Sportsman of the Year’ award

Victor Osimhen has been named the GQ Turkey Sportsman of the Year, receiving the honour at the magazine’s annual Men of the Year gala held in Istanbul on Wednesday.

The award, organised by the Turkish edition of Gentlemen Quarterly (GQ), celebrates outstanding achievers across entertainment, culture, and sports.

Osimhen earned the recognition for his exceptional impact at Galatasaray last season, where he scored 37 goals and provided seven assists in 41 matches, playing a central role in the club’s league triumph.

His performances prompted Galatasaray to secure his services permanently from Napoli, breaking the Turkish transfer record with a €75 million deal.

The 26-year-old forward has maintained his strong form this season, already netting 11 goals in 14 appearances.

Osimhen was honoured alongside 11 other recipients. Turkish actor Aras Aydın won the International Achiever of the Year award, while actress Sinem Ünsal was named Woman of the Year.

British-Turkish singer-songwriter Edis received the Music Person of the Year prize, and Bahtiyar Büyükduman was recognised as Chef of the Year.