
Reports have linked Chelsea with a potential move for Victor Osimhen, which could see Nicolas Jackson relegated to a secondary role in the squad. But is such a transfer truly necessary, and why do fans perceive Osimhen as superior to Jackson?
Let’s begin with the stats. Both players have recorded 12 goals and 3 assists in domestic leagues. However, Jackson has spent nearly double the playing time compared to Osimhen.
Osimhen leads in average shots on target (2.51 vs. 1.58), while Jackson boasts a higher accuracy rate, with 52.2% of his shots hitting the target compared to Osimhen’s 41.2%. Additionally, Osimhen has a stronger duel success rate, winning 52% compared to Jackson’s 38%.
But there’s a crucial context that fans often overlook: the level of competition. Galatasaray dominates a significantly weaker league compared to the Premier League. Jackson could arguably replicate Osimhen’s numbers if he were playing for Galatasaray instead of Chelsea.
This disparity in league quality is exemplified by Viktor Gyökeres. The striker has been tearing apart defenders in his domestic league but was completely neutralized by William Saliba and Gabriel during a Champions League clash.
Fans have also expressed skepticism about Osimhen’s potential impact at Chelsea:
- Woliiay: “Osimhen is also having the exact problem Jackson is having, not converting chances… so why sign him?”
- CFC_Hich: “Osimhen is wasting as many chances as Jackson or even more.”
Could Osimhen’s numbers drop if he joins Chelsea and faces tougher Premier League defenders? It’s entirely possible. The transition to a more competitive league is unpredictable, and Chelsea fans seem divided on whether this move is worth the gamble.