Osimhen is my brother, however Hojlund is healthier — Napoli star explains distinction between Tremendous Eagles ace and former Man United striker

Napoli defender Juan Jesus has drawn a direct comparability between his former teammate Victor Osimhen and present mate Rasmus Højlund. He mentioned that the Denmark worldwide was forward of Osimhen, citing his superior physicality and method.

Talking in a latest interview, Jesus, who as soon as shared brokers with Osimhen (Roberto Calenda), argued that Højlund was higher than Osimhen, though he admitted bias.

​”They’ve totally different traits, and I don’t like comparisons. They’re each very robust strikers; you battle even in coaching as a result of they’re so fast,” Jesus mentioned, per Meridano Sport.

​”Rasmus is extra highly effective and higher at holding up the ball, whereas Victor kills you in area. I might give half the shirt to each of them. 

However proper now, Rasmus is the one who helps us, so I’ve to decide on Rasmus. I all the time want Victor properly; he is sort of a brother to me and the most effective strikers in Europe.”

Osimhen amassed 133 appearances for Partenopei, scoring 76 objectives and offering 18 assists throughout all competitions. His crowning achievement was ending Napoli’s 33-year title drought by successful the 2022/23 Scudetto title.

In distinction, Højlund’s Napoli story is way newer, following his mortgage arrival from Manchester United final summer season. As of the time of writing, the 23-year-old Danish striker has made a tangible affect beneath Antonio Conte, recording 35 appearances and 13 objectives throughout all competitions. 

Whereas his pattern measurement is considerably smaller than Osimhen’s, Højlund has already helped Napoli safe home silverware by successful the 2025/26 Supercoppa Italiana.