Ballon d’Or: Osimhen Faces Consequences of His Own Choices

The headline “Ballon d’Or: Osimhen Faces Consequences of His Own Choices” aligns with the recent controversy surrounding Victor Osimhen’s omission from the 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees list. Despite his outstanding season with Galatasaray, scoring 37 goals and providing 8 assists, and helping the team win the Turkish Super League and Ziraat Cup, Osimhen was surprisingly left out of the 30-man shortlist for the award.

This omission sparked significant debate among fans and analysts, with some defending Osimhen’s achievements and others questioning the criteria and decisions of the Ballon d’Or organizers. His absence from the list is seen as a major snub, especially given his record as the highest-ranked Nigerian player at eighth place in 2023. The list instead favors players who have made a notable impact in Europe’s top leagues and the UEFA Champions League, notably featuring Paris Saint-Germain stars and other top European players.

In this context, the headline suggests that Osimhen’s exclusion is a result of his career choices or circumstances, possibly reflecting the panel’s valuation of his recent move and performance context relative to the competition. This interpretation fits with broader fan and media narratives that frame his omission as the consequence of decisions he made, whether related to club selection or performance emphasis.