OPTA: Super Eagles striker Osimhen named in Serie A Best XI

• The Nigerian international forward has found the back of the net nine times while creating three assists for Napoli

Renowned Statisticians OPTA has included Victor Osimhen in Serie A's best eleven of the first half of the 2022-2023 season so far.

Osimhen's outstanding performances have been hard to ignore, with the Super Eagles striker banging in nine Serie A goals and providing another three assists.

The 23-year-old's exceptional displays have been key to helping Napoli set a healthy lead at the top of the Italian top flight. Isimhen was named the EaglesTracker October Player of the Month for his excellent performances.

Some of Osimhen's most memorable moments since August include scoring the winner in Napoli's 1-0 triumph away to Jose Mourinho's AS Roma and netting a first club-career hat-trick in the 4-0 mauling of Sassuolo both in October.

Osimhen also netted in Napoli's 2-0 win away to Atalanta on November 5 to become Nigeria's all-time top scorer in Serie A history.

For his endeavours, Opta featured Osimhen in attack in a 4-3-3 formation, flanked by AC Milan's Rafael Leão and Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez.

Osimhen's Napoli teammate Lobotka, Lazio's Milinkovic-Savic, and Inter's Barella take up the space in midfield, while Theo Hernandez, Chris Smalling, Kalulu, and Di Lorenzo are the defenders.

Between the posts is Empoli goalkeeper Vicario.