Super Eagles star Victor Boniface has become a social media trend following his performance against Qarabag FK in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday and his overall display for Bayer Leverkusen so far this season.
The Nigeria international has scored 10 goals, provided 5 assists and has a 99th percentile for expected goals, 97th percentile for offensive actions and a 93rd percentile for non-penalty goals.
The Nigerian trended on Twitter on Thursday night after scoring his 10th goal of the season in the game against Qarabag.
He netted the 3rd goal in the 5-1 win, helping Xabi Alonso’s side maintain their 100 percent start to the competition.
“Victor Boniface scores again. He’s the second most valuable player in Africa currently at 42M Euros, only behind Victor Osimhen,” a fan wrote.
“Victor Boniface bags his 10th goal of the season! What a player!! Newcastle is lucky to have you.”
“Victor Boniface is the most in form striker in the world right now. Man is scoring goals for fun.
“Victor Boniface with his Europa League golden boot award for last season, after also being in the team of the season.
“See as him face serious, already him dun dey think “Rich man pikin” caption @boniface_jrn
“Victor Boniface smashes in his 2nd #UEL goal of the season
“I fit stake 5m say Victor Boniface go fit score 40 goals against Real Madrid. This my boy de deliver always,” fans wrote on X.