Nigerian international Paul Onuachu has added another major accolade to an outstanding campaign after being named the winner of the Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Season award.

The experienced striker earned the prestigious honour for his breathtaking scissor-kick goal in Trabzonspor’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Fatih Karagümrük, a strike that captured the imagination of football fans across Turkey and ultimately received the highest number of votes in the league’s season-ending poll.

The award represents another significant milestone in what has been a memorable season for the towering forward, who has enjoyed one of the most productive campaigns of his professional career with Trabzonspor.

A Goal Worthy of the Award

Onuachu’s winning goal came during Trabzonspor’s home clash against Fatih Karagümrük in September 2025.

The move appeared to be heading away from danger before the Nigerian striker produced a moment of pure brilliance inside the penalty area. Despite his imposing frame and reputation as a traditional target man, Onuachu demonstrated remarkable athleticism, adjusting his body in mid-air before connecting perfectly with a spectacular scissor kick that left the goalkeeper with no chance.

The goal instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the Turkish football season.

Fans, pundits and former players praised the technique, timing and execution involved in the finish, particularly given Onuachu’s height and physical profile. Standing at over two metres tall, the striker is better known for his aerial dominance and ability to hold up play, making the acrobatic nature of the strike even more impressive.

The goal’s popularity was evident almost immediately.

Shortly after it was scored, the strike was voted the Süper Lig Goal of the Month for September, becoming one of the earliest contenders for the league’s end-of-season award. Months later, it remained fresh in the minds of supporters and ultimately emerged as the clear winner when voting for Goal of the Season concluded.

Beating Elite Competition

The competition for the award was fierce, with several high-profile players producing moments of brilliance throughout the campaign.

However, Onuachu’s spectacular effort proved impossible to overlook.

Former Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Spain attacking midfielder Marco Asensio finished in second place after producing a series of impressive performances for Fenerbahçe during the season.

Meanwhile, Beşiktaş star Orkun Kökçü, one of the most influential midfielders in Turkish football, secured third place in the final standings.

Despite the quality of the other nominees, supporters overwhelmingly backed Onuachu’s strike, ensuring the Nigerian forward walked away with one of the league’s most prestigious individual awards.

A Season to Remember

The Goal of the Season award serves as fitting recognition for a player who consistently delivered throughout the 2025-26 campaign.

Onuachu was one of Trabzonspor’s standout performers from the opening weeks of the season until the final matchday. His goals proved crucial in several important fixtures, while his experience and leadership provided stability for the Black Sea Storm during key moments of the campaign.

Across all competitions, the 32-year-old scored 26 goals and registered two assists in 43 appearances.

Those numbers underline just how important he was to Trabzonspor’s attacking success. Whether through powerful headers, composed finishes inside the box or moments of individual brilliance like his award-winning scissor kick, Onuachu repeatedly found ways to make the difference.

His goalscoring consistency helped establish him as one of the most feared forwards in the Turkish top flight and reinforced his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most reliable strikers abroad.

From Goal of the Month to Goal of the Season

The journey of the winning strike reflects just how special the goal was.

After being named Goal of the Month in September, the finish continued to gain attention throughout the season as fans revisited some of the league’s most memorable moments.

While several spectacular goals were scored over the course of the campaign, few matched the combination of technique, difficulty and importance displayed in Onuachu’s effort against Fatih Karagümrük.

As voting progressed, the Nigerian’s strike emerged as the favourite and eventually secured enough support to be crowned the best goal of the entire season.

Another Career Highlight

For Onuachu, the award represents another notable achievement in a career that has included success in Belgium, the Netherlands, England and Turkey, as well as numerous appearances for Nigeria on the international stage.

Although he has built his reputation on scoring goals, this latest honour highlights another aspect of his game that is often overlooked: technical quality.

The image of the striker soaring through the air to execute a perfect scissor kick has become one of the defining snapshots of the 2025-26 Süper Lig season.

It is a goal that will be replayed for years to come and one that has now been officially recognised as the finest strike produced in Turkish football this season.

With 26 goals, two assists, multiple individual awards and the Goal of the Season trophy now added to his collection, Onuachu can look back on the 2025-26 campaign with immense pride.

For Trabzonspor supporters, it was a season filled with memorable moments. For Paul Onuachu, it was another reminder of why he remains one of the most dangerous and effective Nigerian forwards of his generation.