Onuachu wins Süper Lig Goal of the Season award
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At a glance
- Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu won the Süper Lig Goal of the Season award for his bicycle kick against Fatih Karagümrük.
- The Nigerian forward scored 22 league goals, finishing as joint top scorer and contributing to Trabzonspor's strong performance.
- Onuachu's spectacular strike earned him the award over other notable players, highlighting his individual achievement in the 2025/26 season.
Trabzonspor's Nigerian forward, Paul Onuachu, has been honored with the Süper Lig Goal of the Season award for his remarkable bicycle kick during the 2025/26 campaign. The spectacular strike came in a Week Seven match against Fatih Karagümrük, where Trabzonspor secured a 4-2 victory.
Onuachu's acrobatic overhead kick, assisted by Wagner Pina, beat goalkeeper Ivo Grbić and was chosen by fans as the season's most beautiful goal. The league officially announced his win, recognizing his individual brilliance.
This award caps an impressive season for Onuachu, who finished as the joint top scorer with 22 league goals, matching Eldor Shomurodov of İstanbul Başakşehir. His consistent form included a 10-match scoring streak, though he narrowly missed out on the outright Golden Boot. This success builds on his previous strong performance during a loan spell with Trabzonspor, where he scored 15 goals before making a permanent move.
Despite his on-field achievements, speculation about Onuachu's potential departure from Trabzonspor persists. Reports suggest Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in offering him more lucrative terms, indicating a possible move in the upcoming transfer window.
You chose, he won. The winner of the most beautiful goal of the 2025/26 Trendyol Süper Lig season has been determined: Paul Onuachu.
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