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Viktor Gyökeres

Viktor Gyökeres is a Swedish professional footballer born on June 4, 1998, in Stockholm. Standing at 1.89 meters, he plays as a striker and is currently with Sporting CP in Portugal.

Gyökeres Personal Life

Born and raised in Stockholm, Gyökeres has Hungarian heritage through his grandfather. He was previously in a relationship with Swedish footballer Amanda Nildén and, as of January 2024, is reportedly dating Portuguese actress Inês Aguiar.

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"It's incredible - he's a goal machine"

"Goal machine" and "obsessed with winning" – Viktor Gyökeres was praised by his teammates after the goal show against Azerbaijan. Himself, he calmly states: Of course, you wanted to do one more, but now it became four and that was well approved anyway.

"It's incredible - he's a goal machine"

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"

Offensive, entertaining, and most importantly: The national team wins and the potential for improvement is significant, according to national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson. We have a lot to improve.

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"

It was not Alexander Isak's evening when Sweden defeated Azerbaijan 6–0. First, he got a goal disallowed due to an incorrect offside, then he missed a penalty.

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"

The Giant Talent's Nightmare: Subbed off Injured

Yasin Ayari has delivered yet another magnificent performance. But it had to be interrupted prematurely.

The Giant Talent's Nightmare: Subbed off Injured

The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Alexander Isak had a goal disallowed and also missed a penalty. Did it make a difference? Not in a national team that includes Viktor Gyökeres and Dejan Kulusevski.

The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Jesper Karlström and Sebastian Nanasi play from the start. Otherwise, national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers a lot of changes against Azerbaijan in the Nations League finale.

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

The group win and promotion to the B-division were secured by the national football team on Saturday. One task remains before the national team year is over: Azerbaijan at home at Strawberry arena tonight.

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

Ayari on the praise: "I just do my best"

In a short time, Yasin Ayari has established himself in what is considered the world's best league and in the national team. The 21-year-old is the midfielder of the autumn in Swedish football.

Ayari on the praise: "I just do my best"

Gyökeres can be awarded – nominated for the Sports Gala

He has just helped take Sweden to the B-division in the Nations League. Now, football striker Viktor Gyökeres can be named Athlete of the Year at the Sports Gala.

Gyökeres can be awarded – nominated for the Sports Gala

Root Joy with Friend: "My Wish Came True"

No attacker in Europe has scored more goals for their club team this season than Viktor Gyökeres – and in the Nations League, he's pouring in goals. Now he's being praised by childhood friend Isac Lidberg.

Root Joy with Friend: "My Wish Came True"

Ayari shines again: "I go out and do my thing"

Super trio Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak, and Dejan Kulusevski receive a lot of attention in the national team. But behind that trio, central midfielder Yasin Ayari is taking more and more for himself.

Ayari shines again: "I go out and do my thing"

"Gyökeres: 'Wanted to score an early goal'"

He scores goals for Sporting in the Portuguese league and in the Champions League. When Viktor Gyökeres came home to Stockholm, he didn't disappoint.

"Gyökeres: 'Wanted to score an early goal'"

The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

Some of the continent's top strikers should not be stuck in European football's basement. So goodbye, C-division.

The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

The national team starts against Slovakia

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf and Alexander Isak are back in the national team. Both were missing in the starting eleven against Slovakia in Bratislava.

The national team starts against Slovakia

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

It's now that it can be decided in the Nations League. Victory against Slovakia and Sweden becomes group winner.

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

Rooting for his hat-trick: "Nice memory"

He is perhaps the hottest football striker in the world right now. Viktor Gyökeres' hat-trick against Manchester City, when his Sporting beat the top team 4–1 in the Champions League, is the biggest so far in his career.

Rooting for his hat-trick: "Nice memory"

From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

The bottom was reached in Baku. It couldn't get any worse and a "Resign all"-mood prevailed.

From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

The offensive national team trio Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Dejan Kulusevski receive great international attention. A bit under the radar, centre-back Isak Hien sneaks by.

The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

Isak's tribute: "They're talking about him in England"

Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski and Viktor Gyökeres are the hottest candidates to win the Golden Ball of the year. But it's not a topic the national team's super trio talks about.

Isak's tribute: "They're talking about him in England"

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Ken Sema scored his first national team goal, Sebastian Nanasi made sure the word "success" was used in its proper context. Still, neither of them dare assume they will start in the group final against Slovakia in the Nations League.

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Copied Roots: "The Gesture is Really Cool"

Truls Möregårdh is a big fan of Viktor Gyökeres. In the World Championship tournament in Frankfurt last week, he borrowed the football star's famous goal celebration – without asking first.

Copied Roots: "The Gesture is Really Cool"

New Coach Confirmed for Sporting and Gyökeres

Rúben Amorim has left Sporting for Manchester United and on Monday, his replacement was presented in the Lisbon club. 40-year-old reserve team coach João Pereira, formerly a national team defender in Portugal, takes over the job as coach in Sporting.

New Coach Confirmed for Sporting and Gyökeres

Isak's success - behind Newcastle's turnaround

The Swedish national team forwards show goal form ahead of this week's Nations League gathering. Alexander Isak's fourth goal in as many matches was behind Newcastle's turnaround to a 3–1 win over Nottingham.

Isak's success - behind Newcastle's turnaround

We Can Start Calling Him One of the World's Best

Hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League – Viktor Gyökeres, 26, is perhaps Europe's hottest striker right now. Here, four experts give their view on how good the Sporting Lisbon star really is, what the price tag for a transfer could be – and which club he could end up in.

We Can Start Calling Him One of the World's Best