VIDEO: Victor Osimhen’s goal against Ajax shows why he is the best pressing striker in the world

Victor Osimhen‘s goal in Napoli’s 4-2 Champions League group game win against Ajax at the Diego Marodonna Stadium on Wednesday, showed why he is the best pressing center forward in the world.

No doubt Victor Osimhen is far from a finished product as he still has to work on his timing and finishing, but right now he is the best in one category.

If you like call it hustle football or any other name, but technically it is called pressing from the front, and there is no one in the world better than Victor Osimhen.

After seeing two of his goal ruled out for offside, Victor Osimhen finally got one in the last minutes of the game after relentless effort.

Victor Osimhen ran 40m to press former Manchester United Daley Blind and his effort was rewarded when he got the ball from the Dutch before firing into the empty net.

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Osimhen’s goal against Ajax

Pressing from the front is an essential tactic in the modern game. Most of the best teams in the world deploy a high press to some degree, attempting to win the ball back in the most dangerous areas of the field.

A striker who is used in teams adopting a high-pressing system. This player will try to pressure the opposing central defenders, disrupting the build-up and forcing defenders to play a long ball or pass the ball back to the goalkeeper.

In possession, this player is able to hold up play and can create chances for teammates or himself. This player has high stamina and an excellent physique.

If you have watched Victor, you know this is one thing he does better than any striker in the world.