Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi has once again found the net, firing his sixth goal of the season for Viktoria Plzeň as his scoring streak continues to draw attention from clubs across Europe.
The 22 year old, who has been linked with several big clubs this season, added to his tally in what has been a productive 2025 campaign. His goal has boosted his credentials as one of the more in-form young African forwards in the Czech league.
As rumours about possible transfers swirl, Durosinmi’s latest strike will only firm up the case that he is ready for a bigger challenge and perhaps a move to one of Europe’s top leagues.
Editorial
In modern football, goals remain the most universal currency and for Rafiu Durosinmi, each strike is stamping his passport for bigger journeys. At a club like Viktoria Plzeň, where survival and ambition often dance on a knife-edge, his knack for finding the net carries weight not just for standings, but for value, reputation, and timing.
It is worth recalling the path that brought him here. Barely two years ago, Durosinmi was navigating the lower leagues in Czech football, far from headlines. A loan, a permanent switch, a knee setback the ingredients for many careers to stall. Instead, he opted for resilience. What we see now is the fruit of persistence.
That said, maturity not just finishing will determine what comes next. European scouts may look at six or seven goals and see potential but those who build teams will want consistency, movement, and a forward willing to contribute off the ball as much as on it. As someone once dismissed due to injury, Durosinmi must now defend his rising value with performance, not promise.
If he manages that if his goals keep coming, if he refines his game beyond the final touch then this contract year could mark the turning point. For now, Viktoria Plzeň enjoy the return on investment. But in a market increasingly hungry for young African talent, Durosinmi’s six could quickly become currency for the next big transfer.
Did You Know?
- Rafiu Durosinmi stands at 1.92 m (6′4″) — a height that gives him a distinct aerial and physical advantage in the Czech First League.
- Before joining Viktoria Plzeň, he played for Czech club Karviná — where he began attracting attention for his raw pace and finishing.
- After arriving at Plzeň in 2023, the club exercised their purchase option, signing him to a contract through 2026 — confirming their belief in his long-term potential.
- In addition to domestic league success, Durosinmi has also scored in European competition this season, netting for Plzeň in the UEFA Europa League — a sign that his talent is translating beyond local competition.
- His current form has not only revived transfer speculation (with clubs reportedly monitoring him), but also renewed discussions among supporters and analysts about whether he could soon earn a call-up to the national team.
