Viktor Gyökeres
ArsenalCF
Playmaking Forward
Jun 4, 1998 (28)
Right
6'2"
198 lb
Creates four chances in win
Gyokeres registered one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Napoli.
Analysis: Gyokeres made his first start of the season Wednesday as his team began the Champions League campaign. He did not take a single shot but he created four chances for his teammates, only fewer than Martin Odegaard's six. He also recorded one accurate cross. It was Gyokeres' first real minutes of the season and he looked strong, but his utilization as a playmaker rather than a finisher is a bit strange. Time will tell if this was a fluke or if that is a tactical change by the manager.
Makes season debut
Gyokeres recorded no stats in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
Analysis: Gyokeres made his first competitive appearance of the season after remaining an unused substitute in Arsenal's opening two Premier League matches. Kai Havertz remains ahead of him at center-forward, but the return of Champions League football should create additional opportunities for Gyokeres. His physicality, movement in behind and penalty-box finishing give Arsenal a different profile when rotating the attack.
Unused in season opener
Gyokeres was an unused substitute in Arsenal's season opener against Coventry, with coach Mikel Arteta suggesting both physical and tactical considerations influenced his decision. "For different reasons, some of them physical, some players can't last 60-90 minutes and we didn't want to expose them. Some of them are tactical and depend on the game, that's it."
Analysis: Gyokeres remained on the bench for the entire opener against Coventry, with Kai Havertz preferred ahead of him at center-forward. Manager Mikel Arteta's comments suggest workload management may have played a part in the decision, though he did not specifically confirm that Gyokeres was one of the players dealing with physical limitations. For now, Havertz appears to be ahead in the striker hierarchy, leaving Gyokeres competing for increased minutes as the season progresses.
Joins squad in Girona
Gyokeres has traveled with Arsenal's squad to Girona for the club's preseason training camp following Sweden's exit in the round of 32 at the World Cup, the club announced.
Analysis: Gyokeres was the focal point of Arsenal's attack in his debut campaign, scoring 14 Premier League goals and five more in the Champions League from just 26 starts as the club won the title under coach Mikel Arteta. The camp gives him the opportunity to build up match fitness ahead of a first full season leading the line. Gyokeres is expected to resume that central role as preparations continue.
Best chance thwarted
Gyokeres logged an on-target shot and a chance created during Sweden's 3-0 loss to France on Tuesday.
Analysis: Competing against a greatly talented France resulted in limited opportunities for Gyokeres and Sweden. Nonetheless, he logged the Swedes' best goal-scoring chance Tuesday. Almost right in front of goal, Gyokeres attempted a good shot that required an excellent save by France's goalkeeper Mike Maignan. As a result, for the World Cup, Gyokeres' total G/A has worsened from 1.00 even to 0.75 across four appearances. With both 12 shots (six on goal) and nine chances created, he recorded one goal and two assists, the latest of which ensured tournament-advancing progression.
Assists crucial goal for Sweden
Gyokeres assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Japan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.
Analysis: Gyokeres assisted Anthony Elanga for Sweden's only goal of the 1-1 draw with Japan, which should see them progress to the round of 32 as the best third-placed team. Gyokeres scored one and provided two assists across the three group games. In total, he has created eight chances in the three games, and despite only having one shot in this game, had five shots in each of the first two games of the group stage. The assist came in a link-up with Elanga, who played a curled ball into the far corner of the net, which caught the keeper off guard as the ball could have been headed in by Alexander Isak.
Provides assist for equalizer
Gyokeres assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Japan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.
Analysis: Gyokeres never quite found his rhythm in Thursday's 1-1 World Cup draw against Japan, managing just one harmless shot while picking up a yellow card during a frustrating outing for the Swedish striker. He still came up with the assist on Anthony Elanga's brilliant equalizer, but Sweden's lack of support around him limited the effectiveness of his hold-up play and left him isolated for long stretches. Despite his quiet performance, Sweden did enough to advance from Group F as one of the tournament's best third-place finishers.
Struggles in defeat
Gyokeres had five shots (three on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 defeat to Netherlands.
Analysis: Gyokeres took five shots and put three on goal, but couldn't get on the scoresheet during Saturday's one-sided loss. It was a match to forget, and the midfield getting totally outplayed didn't help, but it still wasn't a great showing by Gyokeres. He will need to be better in the final match of the group stage with Sweden still playing for a spot in the next round.
Strikes and assists versus Tunisia
Gyokeres scored one goal and assisted once from five shots (two on target) and four chances created in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Tunisia.
Analysis: Gyokeres successfully linked up with his partner in crime, Alexander Isak, twice, as he sprung his teammate loose on a counter ahead of Sweden's second goal. Isak returned the favor early in the second half after pickpocketing a defender deep into enemy territory, leading to a comfortable strike in a one-on-one with the goalie. Gyokeres was highly effective offensively and led his team in both shots and chances created. He registered 19 goals and two assists in 49 games with Arsenal in 2025/2026.
Scores against Greece
Gyokeres (undisclosed) was brought down from behind by a dangerous tackle from Panagiotis Retsos during Thursday's 2-2 draw against Greece but was able to continue after receiving medical treatment on the pitch, with coach Graham Potter acknowledging it was not a brilliant tackle and that it looked ugly from the bench, according to Aftonbladet. "Of course you get irritated after a tackle like that. But it can happen, so there is nothing more to it," Gyokeres said.
Analysis: Gyokeres netted Sweden's equalizer to level the score at 1-1 before the incident took place, and although he was clearly in discomfort afterward, he stayed on the pitch and showed no signs of any lasting issue. Teammate Alexander Isak, along with former internationals Lars Lagerback and Fredrik Ljungberg, were far more vocal in their criticism of the challenge, with Isak saying it was the kind of play nobody wants to see in a World Cup tune-up. Sweden heads to North America this weekend with its opener against Tunisia just 10 days away, and Gyokeres appears to have escaped without any serious setback, leaving the star striker firmly in place as the centerpiece of the attack and the biggest key to how far Blagult can make a run this summer.
Set to lead the line
Gyokeres has been named in Sweden's World Cup squad and is expected to lead the attack under coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, arriving at the tournament in strong form after a productive season that ended with Premier League glory but heartbreak in the Champions League final.
Analysis: Gyokeres contributed 20 goals and two assists across 51 appearances this season, continuing to demonstrate the relentless goal-scoring instinct and physical presence that has made him one of the most feared strikers in European football. His combination of power, movement, pressing intensity and clinical finishing makes him the cornerstone around whom manager Jon Dahl Tomasson builds his entire attacking structure, with his ability to hold up play and bring teammates into the game equally important to his direct goal threat. His role as Sweden's designated penalty taker adds an additional layer to his threat in a tournament where set-piece situations can prove decisive, and opposing defenses will need a comprehensive plan to contain one of the most physically imposing and technically accomplished strikers in the competition.
Quiet in win
Gyokeres recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 win versus Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Gyokeres took three shots during Tuesday's win, but failed to put even one of them on goal. The striker hasn't been bad this season, but he hasn't lived up to the hopes that came with him to London. Still, Arsenal have a chance in the Champions League and Premier League, so it's been a successful first campaign for Gyokeres.
Two goals and assist in 3-0 win
Gyokeres scored two goals and assisted once from four shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Fulham.
Analysis: Gyokeres had a huge game as he helped Arsenal push towards their first title since 2004. These two goals brought him to 14 goals this season, and the assist was also his first assist of the season. He put all four of his shots on target, his most shots on target in a game this season. This was his first start in the last three Premier League games, but he also scored in the Champions League.
Scores penalty in tie
Gyokeres scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Gyokeres drew the penalty after getting taken down in the box in the 43rd minute on a clumsy challenge from David Hancko, then stepped up and powered his spot kick past Jan Oblak to give Arsenal the lead before halftime in the Champions League semifinal first leg, marking his 18th goal of the season across all competitions for the Gunners. He was their most aggressive attacking outlet in the first half, winning three duels, logging just one shot, and repeatedly pulling Atletico's center-backs out of shape with his physical runs. Gyokeres now sits on five Champions League goals this season across 11 appearances (10 starts) and is just one unit of matching his career-best mark from last year with Sporting CP.
Scores from spot
Gyokeres scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.
Analysis: Gyokeres was able to level the score for Arsenal but was wasteful elsewhere in what ended up being a 2-1 loss. He'll try to be among the goals again on Wednesday when Arsenal try to hold on to their 1-0 edge against Sporting CP in the second leg of the UCL quarterfinal round.
Finds back of net
Gyokeres scored one goal on two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Southampton.
Analysis: Gyokeres was back on the scoresheet Saturday after coming off the bench in the 60th minute, scoring just minutes later in the 68th minute. This is his second goal in their last three games, scoring against Everton in league play as well. The forward is up to 16 goals in 39 appearances this season between UCL, FA Cup and league play.
Scores off bench in win
Gyokeres scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Everton.
Analysis: Gyokeres guided the ball into an open net from point blank range Saturday to score the game-winning goal in Arsenal's 2-0 home win versus Everton. Over his abbreviated 29 minute shift, the striker also contributed one clearance and one block to the defensive effort. Across his last five appearances (four starts) in all competitions, Gyokeres has scored twice from six shots (three on goal).
Bags brace versus Spurs
Gyokeres scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Analysis: Gyokeres shined in his first North London Derby, scoring a pair of goals in Sunday's dominant win over Spurs. After a very quiet December and January, he has come alive as of late, scoring five goals across his last five Premier League appearances. He'll look to keep that momentum going Sunday versus Chelsea in a critical match for Arsenal's title chase.
Quiet against Brentford
Gyokeres created a chance during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Brentford.
Analysis: Gyokeres didn't manage a single shot as he was kept quiet by Brentford during Thursday's draw. The forward has scored three goals from four shots while creating two chances over his last three appearances.
Scores brace off bench
Gyokeres scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Sunderland.
Analysis: Gyokeres made an impact in 30 minutes off the bench after starting the previous two games during a congested week. He scored his third brace for Arsenal and his second in the league, bringing his season tally to 13 goals across all competitions. Over his last four appearances, he has contributed four goals and one assist.
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