Mauro Icardi has become Galatasaray’s all-time leading foreign goalscorer, surpassing Gheorghe Hagi’s 72-goal record with his 73rd goal for the club. The Argentine striker opened the scoring in Galatasaray’s 3-1 Turkish Super Cup victory over Istanbulspor, cementing his place in the club’s history ¹ ² ³.

Icardi’s impressive form has been a key factor in Galatasaray’s success, with 22 goals and seven assists in the 2022/23 Süper Lig season contributing to the club’s title win. Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, is closing in on Icardi’s record, having scored 51 goals in just 61 appearances for Galatasaray. Osimhen’s explosive pace and ruthless finishing make him a serious contender to challenge Icardi’s tally ⁴ ⁵.

With Icardi’s future uncertain due to age and injury history, the benchmark of 73 goals is now within Osimhen’s reach. As Galatasaray continues to compete domestically and in Europe, the club may soon witness a changing of the guard.