Galatasaray: Osimhen is the fastest man alive!
Is Victor Osimhen the fastest man alive? According to Galatasaray via their official social media pages, the Nigerian is indeed the fastest man alive.
It means the Nigerian is faster than World record holder in the 100m at 9.58, Usain Bolt!
This comparison was brought to the fore after the Nigerian scored his 21st goal in 24 Super Lig appearances and his 29th in 33 games across all competitions for Galatasaray at the weekend.
Osimhen’s speed on the pitch was highlighted by Galatasaray who proclaimed him the fastest man alive.
The Yellow and Red presented a colourful graphic on its X handle to highlight the meaning behind it, referring to him as ‘the fastest man alive’.
Grok, a free AI assistant designed to maximize truth and objectivity says Galatasaray’s description of Osimhen as faster than Bolt was just a marketing gimmick.
‘Galatasaray called Victor Osimhen “the fastest man alive” as a playful, hyperbolic tribute to his exceptional speed and athleticism on the football pitch.
‘After his decisive goal in a 2-0 win over Samsunspor on April 11, 2025, the club shared a social media post with a graphic highlighting his blistering pace, using lightning bolt imagery to emphasize his dynamic style.
‘Osimhen’s ability to outrun defenders and his explosive runs have been key to his 21-goal haul in the Turkish Super Lig, making him a standout.
‘The phrase is marketing flair, not a literal claim, drawing a nod to sprint legends like Usain Bolt to celebrate Osimhen’s impact,’ Grok wrote.
It also reveals that Osimhen is not even the fastest footballer alive.
‘It’s unlikely Victor Osimhen is the fastest man alive. His top speed in 2025 is around 34 km/h, solid but below top footballers like Kylian Mbappé at 38 km/h.
‘Historical data shows Osimhen hit 36.61 km/h in 2022, still not the fastest. Speed aside, Osimhen’s 20 goals in 23 matches this season prove he’s a powerhouse.’
