Viktor Gyökeres

Footballer

Swedish Stockholm, Sweden

Quick Info

ProfessionFootballer
NationalitySwedish
Date of Birth04/06/1998
Age27 years
BirthplaceStockholm, Sweden

Latest News about Viktor Gyökeres

01/12/2025

Viktor Gyökeres won the Gerd Müller Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in 2025, recognizing him as one of the world's top goal scorers. The award capped his meteoric rise after surpassing records of established strikers. He continues to lead the Swedish national team in competitions like the Nations League.

01/07/2025

Viktor Gyökeres completed a multi-million pound transfer from Sporting CP to Arsenal in July 2025, marking his return to the Premier League. The move followed his exceptional 2023-2024 season where he led Sporting to the Primeira Liga title as top scorer with 29 goals. He has since made an immediate impact, scoring 11 goals in 29 appearances and earning praise from manager Mikel Arteta as 'exceptional'.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameViktor Einar Gyökeres
NicknameVic
EthnicityHungarian
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2" (189 cm)
Weight90 Kg (198 lbs)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlonde

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Amanda Nildén (Footballer)
  • Inês Aguiar (Actress)

Family

FatherStefan Gyokeres
MotherKatrina Gyokeres

Career

Debut ClubOn 20 August 2015 for Brommapojkarna
International DebutOn 7 September 2015 against Portugal
Clubs
  • IF Brommapojkarna (2015-2017)
  • Brighton & Hove Albion (2018–2021)
  • St. Pauli (2019–2020)
  • Swansea City (2020–2021)
  • Coventry City (2021-2023)
  • Sporting CP (2023-present)
  • Sporting CP (2023-2025)
  • Arsenal (2025-present)
Jersey Numbers
  • #9
  • #17
  • #14
Coaches/Mentors
  • Magni Fannberg Magnússon
  • Rúben Amorim
  • Olof Mellberg
  • Jon Dahl Tomasson
  • Simon Rusk
  • Chris Hughton
Achievements
  • UEFA European Under-19 Championship Golden Boot in 2017
  • EFL Championship Player of the Month for November 2022 and March 2023
  • Included in 2022–2023 EFL Championship Team of the Season
  • Named in 2022–2023 PFA Team of the Year
  • Primeira Liga Player of the Month multiple times in 2023-2024
  • Primeira Liga Player of the Year and Top scorer for 2023–2024
  • Included in 2023–24 Primeira Liga Team of the Year
  • Gerd Müller Trophy in 2025

Favourites

Favorite FootballerZlatan Ibrahimovic

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Viktor was raised in a sports-oriented family with his father playing football.
2. He began playing football at the young age of 5 in local clubs.
3. By 2013, he had already joined the Under-17 team of Brommapojkarna.
4. He scored two goals on his senior debut, leading his team to victory.
5. His relationship with Amanda Nildén blossomed during their time playing football.
6. He transferred to Brighton, with plans to play from the 2018 season.
7. During the 2017 season, he played a pivotal role in helping Sweden qualify for the championship.
8. Gyökeres had a brief stint in the German league before eventually returning to England.
9. He made headlines with his first Primeira Liga hat-trick against Boavista in 2024.
10. An unexpected injury led to surgery, showcasing his resilience in professional sports.
11. His goal celebration has sparked various theories about its inspiration.
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