Onuachu Targets Historic Trabzonspor Record After Prolific Süper Lig Season
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is edging closer to making history at Trabzonspor following an outstanding campaign in the Turkish Süper Lig.
The 30-year-old forward, who sealed a permanent move from Southampton last summer, has quickly established himself as a key figure for the Black Sea club. Onuachu has scored 18 league goals and provided two assists in just 21 appearances this season, underlining his impact since arriving in Turkey.
His goals account for a significant portion of Trabzonspor’s total league output, highlighting his importance to the team’s attacking play. The former Genk striker’s fine form has helped lift the club to third place in the table, keeping them within touching distance of the title contenders.
Statistically, this is shaping up to be one of the most productive seasons of Onuachu’s career since his remarkable 2020/21 campaign in Belgium, when he scored 33 goals and registered four assists for Genk.
Beyond his immediate influence, Onuachu is now chasing a notable club milestone. He is reportedly eight goals away from becoming Trabzonspor’s highest-scoring foreign player in a single league season. The record is currently held by Georgian great Shota Arveladze, who netted 25 goals during the 1995/96 campaign.
Breaking that mark would firmly secure Onuachu’s place in the club’s history and further elevate his status among supporters.
The Nigerian international has shown versatility in front of goal this season. He leads the Turkish top flight in headed goals, with seven coming from aerial efforts, while also demonstrating sharp finishing with his feet. Several of his strikes have earned widespread praise, and he has collected multiple Goal of the Month awards.
With a relatively favourable run of fixtures ahead and several home matches still to play, Onuachu has a strong opportunity to continue his scoring run. If league leaders Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe drop points in the coming weeks, his goals could yet inspire Trabzonspor to mount a late push in the title race.
For now, all eyes remain on the Super Eagles forward as he closes in on a record that would crown an already memorable season.
