How the giant Nigerian striker continues to dominate Turkey’s top flight scoring charts.
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu continued his red hot scoring form in the 2025/2026 Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday, February 14, 2026, netting a powerful header against Fenerbahçe S.K. — a strike that took his season tally to 16 league goals and kept him firmly atop the Turkish Super Lig Golden Boot race.
The Trabzonspor forward rose highest in the box just before halftime at Papara Park to powerfully head home his side’s second goal in a thrilling 3 2 defeat to Fenerbahçe. Despite the result not going Trabzonspor’s way, Onuachu’s finish underlined his importance to the Black Sea Storm’s attacking identity this season and extended his run of scoring in five consecutive league matches.
Paul Onuachu’s Season So Far
The 31-year-old has been one of the standout performers of the Süper Lig season:
- 16 goals in 22 league appearances, the most in the Turkish top flight.
- Leader in the Golden Boot race, ahead of several European stars.
- Scored his goals with a mix of aerial dominance and clinical finishing, making him one of the most feared forwards in the league.
Onuachu’s goal against Fenerbahçe was also his fifth headed goal of the season, highlighting one of his key strengths aerial prowess — which has troubled defenses throughout the league campaign.
In the highly anticipated Süper Lig clash, Trabzonspor struck first through an early effort set up by fellow Nigerian Chibuike Nwaiwu, but Fenerbahçe responded with goals from Anderson Talisca, Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Marco Asensio to take all three points. Onuachu’s header came just before the break to give his side a lifeline, but the visitors held on for a 3 2 win.
Despite the loss, the goal keeps Onuachu clear at the top of the scoring charts, ahead of compatriots and international stars like Victor Osimhen, who are also impressive in the Süper Lig this season.
Paul Onuachu’s continued scoring consistency in Turkey not only boosts his reputation abroad but also keeps Nigerian football on the global radar. Leading a major European league’s scoring race; especially competing with players from bigger clubs — is a notable achievement and speaks to his quality and influence on the pitch.
