One thing about Viktor Gyökeres is his consistent goals no matter the club or season, as though he reassures the decision makers that he was the right signing because he always delivers.
Viktor Gyökeres history
With Arsenal’s eyes set on the Swedish striker, the question is, can Viktor Gyökeres be a good signing for Arsenal? Well, let’s take it back to IF Brommapojkarna, where in 2015, within 2 years he promoted the Swedish club that were previously hit with a relegation, to the highest football league with 25 goals and 9 assists from him.
This consistency continued at Coventry City who bought Gyökeres from Brighton & Hove Albion whereby he scored 17 goals in the 21/22 season. The next season saw him score 4 consecutive goals and win 4 consecutive games, bagging himself the player of the month award. He was awarded again in March 2023 after producing 3 goals and 3 assists.
His move to the primeira liga with Sporting CP in Portugal really showed why he is a formidable forward. Gyökeres was titled ‘forward of the month’ and ‘player of the month’ for 5 months straight since his debut with 13 goals and 6 assists. But, it was when Sporting CP really needed points to keep their place on top of the league , that Gyökeres would come to save. He scored in the 87th and 89th minute against Porto earning him the ‘forward of the month’ and ‘player of the month’.
It is moments like these that define Gyökeres goals and assists as major contributors to the trajectory of a club in a positive and advantageous way. Arsenal were 2 points away from the 23/24 premier league champions, imagine the contribution Gyökeres would have had alongside fellow forwards Trossard, Saka, Jesus, and Nketiah. Gyökeres could definitely be the missing puzzle that Arteta is so desperately searching to give Arsenal that extra push and a 24/25 premier league championship.
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Not only does Gyökeres have a fast pace and high pressing, but he also demonstrates a clear threat when under pressure. After the Coventry and Sunderland game, Tom Mowbray, the Sunderland manager said, “He looks a yard more powerful and a yard quicker than everyone else’’. Gyökeres, like many forwards can make runs and assists but he continues to finish with the ball in the net, and this is again highlighted by Tom mowbray: “The way he buys himself space to shoot is pretty impressive’’.
This shows why it is essential for Arsenal to gain a forward like Gyökeres who can replicate and score points for the club.
Gyökeres’ Season Heatmap
Mikel Arteta’s recent signing of defender Califori cements the solid defence he’s going to use for this season. However, a signing of the top goal scorer Gyökeres is going to make a fantastic group of forwards that is really going to give Arsenal possession and victory on both ends of the pitch.
There is no doubt that Gyökeres will bring his expertise to lead the young forwards alongside Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus.
Viktor Gyökeres’ decorated career includes top goal scorer, several forward of the month and player of the month in both the Primeira liga and English football league, imagine what he is capable of in the premier league?
