Super Eagles strikers Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu have cemented their positions among football’s most impressive aerial specialists. Both Nigerian stars feature prominently in global rankings for their remarkable highest jumps and powerful bicycle kicks.

Victor Osimhen’s Sky-High Leaps

Victor Osimhen stands fifth globally for the highest recorded leap. This astonishing feat occurred during Napoli’s 3-0 victory at Spezia in February 2023. He rose an incredible 2.58 metres to score a header. His goal came in the 68th minute. Osimhen climbed above goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski. This extended Napoli’s lead at the Stadio Alberto Picco. This exceptional spring from the ground is a hallmark of his play. It has significantly shaped his reputation. He is now one of the most feared attackers in modern football. Osimhen has already netted nine times in 12 appearances across all competitions for Galatasaray this season.

Global Benchmarks for Aerial Jumps

Cristiano Ronaldo still holds the overall record. He recorded a 2.93-metre leap for Real Madrid. This was against Manchester United in their 2013 Champions League round-of-16 tie. Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri ranks second. He scored a 2.78-metre header against Portugal at the 2022 World Cup. Ugandan defender Bevis Mugabi and England’s Fikayo Tomori also feature. They completed their top performances with leaps of 2.62 metres and 2.61 metres respectively.

Paul Onuachu’s Stunning Bicycle Kicks

Paul Onuachu also shines in the bicycle kick rankings. The Trabzonspor forward is currently second on the global list. His overhead strike against Fatih Karagumruk in the Turkish Super Lig last year measured an impressive 2.41 metres. This particular goal surpassed Ronaldo’s previous best of 2.38 metres. Onuachu continues his strong form this season. He has scored nine goals and provided one assist in 13 league matches for Trabzonspor.

Top Bicycle Kickers Worldwide

Scott McTominay now leads this category. His acrobatic finish came in Scotland’s World Cup qualifying win over Denmark on November 18. According to Score 90, the Scottish midfielder reached 2.53 metres. He lifted himself 0.62 metres above his natural height of 1.91 metres. This connected perfectly with Ben Gannon-Doak’s cross. Consequently, Ronaldo has moved down to third place in the bicycle kick rankings. McTominay and Onuachu now stand ahead of him.