Alexander Isak, forward - Liverpool FC
Alexander Isak
forward
Alexander Isak joined Liverpool FC in September 2025 having earned a reputation as one of the Premier League's best forwards across three prolific seasons with Newcastle United.
The Sweden international striker scored 54 goals in 86 top-flight appearances – and 62 in 109 games overall – for his former club and added further elite-level quality to Arne Slot's squad of Premier League champions.
An attacker who combines skill, speed and ruthlessness in front of goal, Isak netted 27 times across all competitions in his final campaign at St. James' Park.
Born in the Solna suburb of Stockholm in September 1999, Isak rose through the youth ranks at AIK and debuted for the Swedish club at the age of 16. He marked the occasion with a goal.
Isak duly established himself in...
Date of birth
21 September 1999
Nationality
Swedish
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