Delivering results for money: Former Serie A top scorer averages involvement in one goal per Champions League match, leading the Turkish Super League powerhouse into the knockout stage.

Do you wish to earn more? It's only human—footballers treat playing as their profession, and since it’s a career that depends on youth, wanting increased earnings is perfectly reasonable. Well-paid players who perform well are what make great stars, and former Serie A top scorer Osimhen fits this description.

In the early hours of February 26th Beijing time, during the second leg of the Champions League knockout playoff, Galatasaray lost 2-3 away to Juventus but still advanced to the last 16 with a 7-5 aggregate score. The 27-year-old Nigerian forward Osimhen contributed one assist in the first leg and scored a goal in the second leg, playing a crucial role in Galatasaray’s successful elimination of the strong Juventus side to reach the Champions League round of 16.

Why is Osimhen, a prime-age Serie A top scorer, playing in the Turkish Super League instead of one of the Big Five leagues? The reason is that Osimhen earns over 20 million euros annually at Galatasaray, including a fixed salary of 15 million euros, a loyalty bonus of 1 million euros, and 5 million euros from image rights. Such a high salary has deterred many Big Five clubs, including Premier League Chelsea.

After joining Galatasaray for a 75 million euro transfer fee, Osimhen has truly delivered for his pay. This season in the Champions League, he has scored 7 goals and provided 1 assist in 8 matches, averaging involvement in one goal per game, ranking fifth on the Champions League scoring chart. Although he no longer plays in a Big Five league, he shines in the Turkish Super League, and the Champions League remains the best stage for players outside the Big Five. Now, Osimhen leads Galatasaray into the Champions League last 16, where they will face an English Premier League team—either Liverpool or Tottenham.