4 best African players in Europe this season (2022-23)
Africa as a continent have been home to numerous spectacular players such as Samuel Eto'o, Didier Drogba and Jay-Jay Okocha. The above players have written etched their names in football's history though their mesmerizing skills and abundance of achievements..
Over the years, we have witnessed immense display from several African players across Europe. Despite the continent's poor outing in general in numerous international competitions, it can be stated that they're numerous talented players that have emanated from the continent in recent times.
The 2022-23 campaign is no different as we've witnessed numerous outstanding displays from several African players in Europe. Hence, this article will look at the best four African players in Europe this season. Without further ado, let's dive right in.
#4 Mohammed Kudus (Ajax)
When you talk about promising young players, one of the names that comes to mind is Mohammed Kudus.
The Ghanaian is energetic and his attacking intuition has been remarkable in recent months. This has seen him score 18 goals and register six assists in 41 appearances across competitions for Ajax this season.
Similarly, he was arguably Ghana's most significant player during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he scored two goals in a single game in a 3-2 group stage win against South Korea. Given his outstanding display this season, he could be referred to as one of the breakout players of the season.
#3 Habib Diallo (Strasbourg)
Habib Diallo is currently one of the most underrated African players in Europe right now. However, his performance have been outstanding for Strasbourg this season. The Senegalese forward has netted 20 goals and registered one assist in 35 Ligue 1 appearances for Strasbourg this season.
Diallo has plied his trade in France in his career so far and has scored an impressive 107 goals in 269 appearances for Metz, Stade Brestois and Strasbourg combined. If the Senegal international maintains this consistency, he stands a great chance of attracting offers from several clubs across Europe in the coming months.
#2 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Despite the club's inconsistency in the Premier League, it can be stated that Mohamed Salah is still one of Liverpool's stand out players this season. The Egyptian king has been remarkable in attack and his attacking brilliance has seen him score 30 goals and registered 15 goals in 50 appearances this season.
Salah is one of the few players who have 10+ goals and assists each in the Premier League this season (19,11). It can be hence stated that Salah's attacking brilliance has helped Liverpool specifically in the league this campaign. Given his outstanding numbers, he deserves to be credited for his input.
#1 Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
Victor Osimhem is arguably the best African player currently in Europe and his attacking contribution have been immense in recent months. The Nigerian forward can be tagged as one of the brains behind Napoli's Serie A triumph this season. Similarly, he has netted 28 goals and registered five assists in 37 appearances this season.
As per ESPN, Osimhen recently broke Samuel Eto'o's record of most Serie A goals in a single season (21). He also broke 1995 Ballon d'Or winner George Weah's record of most Serie A goals (46) after scoring a goal against Fiorentina on 7 May.
The 24-year-old could most likely win the 'African Player of the Year' award if he maintains consistency. He's also currently on the radar of several European teams and it remains to be seen if he would leave Napoli this summer.