Best Forward in Europe? Gyökeres Reaches 32 Goals This Season

Yesterday, Sweden delivered a crushing 6-0 victory over Azerbaijan in the final matchday of the UEFA Nations League C. Once again, the spotlight was on Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres.

Details: Gyökeres scored four goals against Azerbaijan, making him the top scorer of the Nations League group stage. Across six matches in the tournament, he netted an impressive nine goals.

So far this season, Gyökeres has scored 32 goals in just 24 matches for club and country, further solidifying his status as one of Europe’s most prolific strikers.

Gyökeres’ Season Stats by Competition

• Primeira Liga: 11 matches, 16 goals, 1 assist
• Champions League: 4 matches, 5 goals
• Portuguese League Cup: 1 match, 1 assist
• Portuguese Cup: 1 match, 2 goals
• Portuguese Super Cup: 1 match, 2 assists
• UEFA Nations League: 6 matches, 9 goals, 4 assists

Reminder: Gyökeres has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Barcelona, Manchester United, and Arsenal.