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All you need to know about Alexander Isak including his profile, age, salary, net worth, girlfriend, house, cars, pictures and latest news.
Alexander Isak has established himself as one of the best strikers in the Premier League since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2022.
The 23-year-old managed 10 Premier League goals in the 2022/23 season despite only playing 22 games for the Magpies, winning the hearts of football fans.
As a result, we take a deeper dive into the life and times of Alexander Isak so far, including his profile, age, salary, net worth, girlfriend, house, cars, pictures and latest news.
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Alexander Isak Profile
Full name: Alexander Isak
Birth date: September 21, 1999
Nationality: Nigeria
Place of birth: Solna, Sweden
Age: 23 years old (as of August 2023)
Current club: Newcastle United
Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Marital status: Single
Salary: £120,000 per week
Who is Alexander Isak?
Isak was born on September 21, 1999, in Solna, Sweden but is of Eritrean descent after his parents fled because of a long civil war, seeking better opportunities for themselves and their children.
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Isak began his football career at the AIK Solna junior system at just six years old and swiftly climbed up the ranks to make his senior debut in 2016 at the age of 16.
In January 2017, Borussia Dortmund scouts liked what they saw while watching the teenager and the club paid €9 million to sign him.
The 17-year-old made his Dortmund debut just two months later and was eventually sent out on loan to Willem II in the Dutch Eredivisie where he got valuable playing time.
Things still did not work out at Dortmund and the club cashed in by selling Isak to Real Sociedad for €10 million in 2019.
The Swede striker shone like a million stars in the Basque country which prompted Newcastle to spend a club-record €70 million including add-ons to sign Isak in the summer of 2022.
Where is Alexander Isak from?
Questions like “Is Alexander Isak Somali” often arise about Isak’s ethnicity because of his look but the 23-year-old is Swedish of Eritrean descent as mentioned earlier.
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Isak was born to Eritrean parents and raised in Solna Municipality, in central Stockholm County but is very proud of his home nation Eritrea.
The striker has been a proponent of Eritrean culture by remaining closely attached to his roots.
He has collaborated and still currently does with several soccer projects for children in the Eritrean capital of Asmara and even travelled to East Africa to explore Eritrea himself in 2018.
How good is Alexander Isak?
Isak possesses remarkable skills, a towering presence, and a remarkable goal-scoring ability, which has helped him quickly establish himself as one of the brightest stars in modern football.
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His style of play is characterized by his tall and athletic frame, which makes him a formidable presence in the penalty area.
Isak also possesses incredible pace, technical ability, and a powerful shot, making him a nightmare for defenders. His ability to hold up the ball and bring teammates into play also sets him apart from many other young strikers.
He continues to make strides in his career and will strut his stuff at the highest level as Newcastle compete in the 2023/24 Premier League and Champions League season.
Alexander Isak career
Isak started playing professionally at the age of 16 for AIK in the Swedish league. He made his first-team debut for AIK on 28 February 2016, appearing as a substitute in the 75th minute of the Swedish Cup away match against fourth-tier side Tenhults IF.
The teenager went on to play 29 games for AIK in his only senior season at the club, scoring 13 goals.
After a successful season, he was signed by Borussia Dortmund, however, he struggled to get playing time and was loaned out to Willem II in the Netherlands where he excelled, scoring 13 goals in 16 appearances.
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He would only play 12 games in two years as a Dortmund player after which Real Sociedad came calling.
Isak regain his form and confidence in Spain where he scored 44 goals in 132 games to attract the interest of Newcastle.
His first season with the Magpies has been a massive success as well despite an injury layoff, scoring 10 goals in 22 Premier League games to help Newcastle secure Champions League football for the first time since 2002.
Alexander Isak salary and contract
Alexander Isak signed a 6-year contract with Newcastle United in 2022 which is reportedly worth £37,440,000 in total.
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Isak reportedly earns an annual average salary of £6,240,000 which breaks down to £120,000 per week according to Sportrac.
Alexander Isak National Team Career
Isak became a full Sweden international as a 17-year-old having been highly-rated his entire life.
He was named in the Sweden squad for friendlies against the Ivory Coast and Slovakia and made his debut against the former.
His first goal for Sweden arrived just 19 minutes into the game against the latter, setting a new record as the youngest goalscorer for the Sweden national side, at 17 years of age.
Before then, Isak played for every youth Swedish national team from the under-16 to under-21 categories, scoring nine goals in 34 total games across all stages.
On 23 March 2019, Isak made his first competitive appearance for Sweden, when he replaced Robin Quaison in the 88th minute in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying game against Romania, which Sweden won 2–1.
His first competitive goal for Sweden came on June 7, 2019, when Sweden beat Malta in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying game at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden as Isak scored the last goal in a 3–0 win.
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Isak has played a crucial role in Sweden’s qualification for major tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup and performances in these tournaments drew praise from football pundits worldwide, solidifying his place as one of Sweden's key players despite not yet scoring for his country in any major tournament.
He has so far scored nine goals in 40 games for Sweden as he continues to carry the pressure of the nation on his shoulders as the next Ibrahimovic.
Alexander Isak Latest News
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17:17 - 13.06.2021
Sweden look to young Isak to help make up for injured Ibrahimovic
Sweden's Alexander Isak is one of Europe's most exciting young strikers
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11:35 - 25.03.2023
Alan Shearer advised Alexander Isak after he joined Newcastle United
After joining the team, Alan Shearer got in touch with Alexander Isak of Newcastle United to explain what it meant to play for the club.
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12:31 - 25.04.2023
TUESDAY TRIVIA Delineating Alexander Isak’s outstanding debut Newcastle United season
Tuesday Trivia is a weekly column that presents relevant sporting facts. This week's edition considers Alexander Isak’s goalscoring numbers in this campaign's Premier League.
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