Soccer Star Buys Himself 986-ct Birthday Gift
December 31, 25
(IDEX Online) - Soccer player Victor Osimhen marked his 27th birthday with a 1.5kg gold chain, encrusted with 986 carats of diamonds.
It was created by Benny the Jeweler, the New York City-based celebrity jeweler, with an estimated price tag of over $750,000.
Osimhen, a Nigerian national, signed a permanent four-year contract with Galatasaray in July 2025 for a Turkish-record EUR 75m (USD 88m) transfer fee.
The diamonds in the huge pendant and chain weigh a total of 197.2 grams (almost 7oz). The pendant features his VO9 logo - his initials plus shirt number - the Nigerian flag in green and gold, soccer balls, and a GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) emblem.
In April 2025 Osimhen spent an estimated $1m on a huge gold and diamond replica of the protective mask he wears during matches, after he fractured a cheekbone. It was also a Benny the Jeweler creation.
Pic shows the necklace and Victor Osimhen.