Nigerian international striker Paul Onuachu has capped an outstanding 2025/26 campaign by winning the Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Season award. The Trabzonspor forward earned the prestigious accolade for his spectacular scissor-kick strike, also described as a beautiful overhead kick, during his club’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Fatih Karagümrük. This memorable goal, scored in September (gameweek 7), quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the Turkish season and has now received official recognition.

Onuachu enjoyed a remarkable debut season with Trabzonspor, following his move from Championship club Southampton last summer. The towering forward quickly established himself as one of the league’s most feared attackers, showcasing a versatile game that combined aerial dominance with clinical finishing, demonstrating proficiency both from aerial situations and with the ball at his feet. His exceptional form saw him finish as the joint-top scorer in the 2025/26 Turkish Süper Lig with an impressive 22 goals, sharing the Golden Boot with İstanbul Başakşehir striker Eldor Shomurodov. This feat placed Onuachu among Trabzonspor’s elite, making him only the sixth player in the club’s history to finish a season as the league’s top marksman.

Across all competitions, the Nigeria international registered an impressive total of 26 goals and two assists in 43 appearances for the Claret and Blue, meaning he was involved in 39.3 percent of Trabzonspor's Süper Lig goals. His crucial contributions proved pivotal to Trabzonspor’s campaign and further enhanced his reputation as one of the most prolific forwards currently playing in Turkish football. While there has been speculation regarding Onuachu's potential departure from Trabzonspor in the upcoming summer transfer window, amid links to several top clubs, the Super Eagles star will undoubtedly be looking to build on this successful season and continue achieving great things with his side.