ISTANBUL — In a historic and closely contested golden boot race, Trabzonspor’s towering forward Paul Onuachu and İstanbul Başakşehir’s lethal marksman Eldor Shomurodov have officially been crowned joint winners of the Turkish Süper Lig Golden Boot for the 2025/2026 season.

The two clinical forwards successfully outpaced a star-studded field of elite global attackers, including reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen, to finish at the absolute apex of the Turkish top-flight scoring charts.

Following the formal conclusion of the final matchday fixtures, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) released a celebratory statement via their official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday morning, heavily praising the 31-year-old Super Eagles striker for his immense dominance in Europe.

“Paul Onuachu was a force to reckon with, scoring 22 goals in the Süper Lig this season,” the NFF statement read, highlighting the structural impact of his clinical finishing on Trabzonspor's domestic campaign.

The Final Scoring Charts: Onuachu and Shomurodov Stand Supreme

Onuachu’s remarkable campaign was defined by high-volume scoring streaks and game-winning goals during the high-stakes final stretch of the season. His ability to utilize his physical presence inside the 18-yard box gave Trabzonspor a devastating offensive focal point.

Matching him stride for stride was Uzbekistan international Eldor Shomurodov, whose sensational form for İstanbul Başakşehir saw him also hit the 22-goal milestone, ensuring that the prestigious individual accolade would be shared between the two standout performers of the campaign.

The race remained remarkably competitive until the final weeks, with Fenerbahçe’s Brazilian playmaker Anderson Talisca mounting a late charge to finish closely behind the leading duo with 19 league goals.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray’s marquee summer signing, Victor Osimhen, finished his domestic campaign with 15 league goals. Despite delivering multiple high-profile, match-winning performances and displaying elite tactical versatility, Osimhen ultimately finished outside the top three individual scorers. His Galatasaray strike partner, Mauro Icardi, followed closely behind with 14 league goals, ensuring the Istanbul giants maintained a strong offensive presence at the upper end of the final statistics.

Final Turkish Süper Lig Top Scorer Standings

A Milestone Campaign for African and Asian Playmakers

The dual triumph of Onuachu and Shomurodov marks a significant cultural and competitive milestone for the Turkish Süper Lig, showcasing the growing global influence of top-tier African and Central Asian talent in European football. For Onuachu, this Golden Boot victory represents a massive career resurgence, replicating the prolific goalscoring form that previously defined his elite spells in the Belgian Pro League with Genk.

With the 2025/2026 domestic calendar officially wrapped up, both joint winners have seen their global transfer market valuations escalate dramatically ahead of the summer window. Onuachu’s ability to consistently find the back of the net in a highly physical league has firmly re-established him as one of the most reliable target men in European football, cementing his legacy in Trabzonspor folklore and providing the Super Eagles of Nigeria with another lethal option ahead of upcoming international assignments.