| Date of Birth | June 4, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Citizenship | Sweden |
| Height | 189 cm |
| Weight | 94 kg |
Biography
Early Years and Career Beginnings
Viktor Einar Gyökeres began playing football at the age of five at IFK Aspudden-Tellus, and in 2013 he moved to the academy of IF Brommapojkarna. At just 17 years old, he made his debut for the senior team and quickly became one of its key players. In the 2017 season, he scored 13 league goals, including a hat-trick in the final round, helping the club secure promotion to Sweden’s top division.
Move to England and Loan Spells
In January 2018, Gyökeres signed with English club Brighton & Hove Albion, but he spent most of his time out on loan. He played for St. Pauli, Swansea City, and Coventry City, where he established himself and completed a permanent transfer in 2021. In the 2022–23 season, he scored 21 goals in the Championship and helped Coventry reach the Premier League promotion play-offs.
Breakthrough at Sporting
In the summer of 2023, Gyökeres transferred to Lisbon’s Sporting for a club-record €20 million. In Portugal, he delivered two outstanding consecutive seasons: he won the Primeira Liga title twice (2024 and 2025), claimed the Bola de Prata as the league’s top scorer twice (29 and 39 goals respectively), and was named the league’s best player. In the 2024–25 season, he also received the Gerd Müller Trophy as Europe’s most prolific scorer across club and international competitions.
Transfer to Arsenal
In July 2025, Gyökeres signed a five-year contract with Arsenal. The transfer fee amounted to €63.5 million including bonuses. In his debut season in England, he adapted quickly, scored a brace against Leeds, netted crucial goals in the Champions League, and by early 2026 had become one of the Premier League’s most prolific players over the calendar year.
International Career
Gyökeres made his debut for the Sweden national team in 2019. He was the top scorer at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2017 and gradually established himself in the senior national squad. In 2024, he scored four goals in a Nations League match against Azerbaijan and helped Sweden earn promotion within the tournament.
Personal Life
Background and Family
Viktor Gyökeres has Hungarian roots through his grandfather and holds citizenship of both Sweden and Hungary. His father, Stefan Gyökeres, also played football at a semi-professional level during the 1980s and 1990s.
Relationships
In 2018, Gyökeres was in a relationship with Swedish footballer Amanda Nildén, whom he had known since their school years. Later, in 2024, Portuguese media reported that he was in a relationship with actress Inês Aguiar.
Privacy
Gyökeres prefers to keep his private life out of the spotlight and rarely shares details beyond his football career.
Interesting Facts
- At the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, he finished as the tournament’s top scorer, sharing the award with several other players.
- In the 2024–25 season, he scored 39 goals in the Primeira Liga — the league’s best tally in more than 20 years.
- He became the second Swedish player in history to win the Bola de Prata, after Mats Magnusson.
- In November 2024, he scored his first international hat-trick and later added four goals in a Nations League match for Sweden.
- At Sporting, he had a €100 million release clause, but the club agreed to let him leave for less under a gentleman’s agreement.
- His signature goal celebration involves crossing his hands near his mouth. The player kept the true meaning of the gesture secret for a long time.
- In the 2024–25 season, he became one of Europe’s most prolific scorers across club and country, earning him the Gerd Müller Trophy.
