THE “KING” DERBY BETWEEN GALATASARAY AND BESIKTAS
In the 99-year rivalry between Galatasaray and Besiktas, this derby features the most accomplished strikers in history. In the Super Lig match set to take place tomorrow, globally renowned forwards Victor Osimhen, Mauro Icardi, Michy Batshuayi, and Ciro Immobile will showcase their talents. Osimhen is the top scorer in Serie A with 26 goals, while Icardi has 25 goals in the Super Lig. Batshuayi has also found success, being the top scorer in both the Turkish Cup and UEFA Nations League, while Immobile has excelled in Serie A with multiple scoring titles.
Over the course of their rivalry, which began in 1924, the two clubs have faced each other 357 times, with countless players stepping onto the pitch. However, no derby has featured such a lineup of internationally celebrated goal scorers as the upcoming clash at RAMS Park.
SCORING TITLES OF THE STRIKERS
• Victor Osimhen
• 2022-23 Serie A: 26 goals
• 2021-22 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: 10 goals
• 2019-20 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: 5 goals
• Mauro Icardi
• 2023-24 Super Lig: 25 goals
• 2017-18 Serie A: 29 goals
• 2014-15 Serie A: 22 goals
• Michy Batshuayi
• 2023-24 Turkish Cup: 6 goals
• 2022-23 Nations League: 3 goals
• 2022-23 Turkish Cup: 5 goals
• Ciro Immobile
• 2021-22 Serie A: 27 goals
• 2019-20 Serie A: 36 goals
• 2017-18 Serie A: 29 goals
• 2017-18 Europa League: 8 goals
• 2013-14 Serie A: 22 goals
• 2011-12 Serie B: 28 goals
TOTAL MATCH AND GOAL STATISTICS
• Osimhen: 229 matches, 117 goals
• Icardi: 349 matches, 196 goals
• Batshuayi: 479 matches, 190 goals
• Immobile: 592 matches, 325 goals
The upcoming derby promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent as Galatasaray and Beşiktaş clash once again in their historic rivalry.
