Osimhen’s 2.32m Overhead Kick Not Enough to Dethrone Ronaldo’s 2.38m Record
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2.38m overhead kick record remains unbroken after Victor Osimhen’s 2.32m attempt
Galatasaray striker Osimhen pushes limits, but Ronaldo’s milestone stands tall.”
With an overhead kick that was 2.32 meters in the air, Victor Osimhen created history, although he was unable to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2.38-meter record.
He scored his seventh goal in five games for Galatasaray against Alanyaspor.
When Real Madrid defeated Juventus in 2018, Ronaldo set the record.
Ronaldo still holds the record for most goals scored in football history, but Lionel Messi has eclipsed him.
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Victor has made an impression in Turkey while on loan from Napoli.
His diving was admonished by Jose Mourinho, but also commended his talent.
Important points:
- A 2.32-meter overhead kick was scored by Victor
- At 2.38 meters, Cristiano Ronaldo is the current record holder.
- Victor’s goal was his eighth goal overall in five game.
- The greatest goal scorer in football history is Ronaldo.
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Victor’ s skill was commended by Jose Mourinho, but his diving was questioned.
