Career Timeline of Viktor Gyökeres: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Viktor Gyökeres, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Viktor Einar Gyökeres is a Swedish professional footballer. He plays as a striker. Currently, he plays for Premier League club Arsenal and the Sweden national team. Details regarding his accomplishments, playing style, or career trajectory are omitted to maintain conciseness.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1989: Mats Magnusson Primeira Liga Top scorer

Viktor Gyökeres became the second Swedish player to win the Primeira Liga Top scorer after Mats Magnusson in 1989-90.

2000: First half hat-trick

On 1 November, Gyökeres scored four goals in a single match during a 5–1 rout against Farense, with his first-half hat-trick tying Beto Acosta's feat reached in the 2000–01 campaign.

2001: Scoring Record

On 27 April, Gyökeres scored four goals – his second time that season – in a 5–0 league win over Boavista. He also became the first player to score more than 35 goals in the Primeira Liga since Mário Jardel in the 2001–02 season.

2013: Signed for Brommapojkarna

In 2013, at the age of 14, Viktor Gyökeres signed for Brommapojkarna from IFK Aspudden-Tellus.

August 2015: First Goals for Brommapojkarna

On August 20, 2015, Viktor Gyökeres scored his first goals for Brommapojkarna, netting a brace in a 3–0 Svenska Cupen win over IF Sylvia.

2015: Professional Debut with Brommapojkarna

In 2015, Viktor Gyökeres made his professional debut with the Swedish side Brommapojkarna, accumulating over fifty appearances for the club.

September 2017: Signed with Brighton & Hove Albion

On September 6, 2017, Viktor Gyökeres, after scoring 10 league goals, signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, effective at the end of the Superettan season.

January 2018: Joined Brighton & Hove Albion

In January 2018, Viktor Gyökeres officially joined Brighton & Hove Albion and started training with the club's under-23 side.

2018: Joined Brighton & Hove Albion

In 2018, Viktor Gyökeres joined Brighton & Hove Albion after playing for Brommapojkarna.

January 2019: Senior International Debut and First Goal

In January 2019, Viktor Gyökeres debuted for Sweden's senior international team in a 1–0 loss against Finland. A few days later in January 2019, he scored his first senior goal for Sweden in a 2–2 draw against Iceland.

January 2019: FA Cup Debut

In January 2019, specifically on January 26, Viktor Gyökeres made his FA Cup debut, coming on as a substitute in a 0–0 draw at home to West Bromwich Albion.

July 2019: Loan to St. Pauli

In July 2019, Viktor Gyökeres moved on loan to German second-tier side St. Pauli for the 2019–20 season.

2019: Senior Debut for Sweden

In 2019, Viktor Gyökeres made his senior debut for the Sweden national team.

September 2020: First Goal for Brighton

In September 2020, specifically on September 17, Viktor Gyökeres scored his first goal for Brighton in a 4–0 victory against Portsmouth in the EFL Cup.

October 2020: Loan to Swansea City

In October 2020, specifically on October 2, Viktor Gyökeres joined EFL Championship side Swansea City on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.

January 2021: Recalled by Brighton

In January 2021, Viktor Gyökeres was recalled by Brighton on January 14 after scoring his first goal for Swansea City on January 9 in an FA Cup match.

January 2021: Loan to Coventry City

In January 2021, specifically on January 15, Viktor Gyökeres joined Coventry City on loan. He scored his first league goal in English football on January 27 against Sheffield Wednesday.

July 2021: Permanent Deal with Coventry City

In July 2021, specifically on July 9, Viktor Gyökeres returned to Coventry City on a permanent deal, signing a three-year contract.

October 2021: Call-up to Sweden National Team

In October 2021, after scoring nine goals in 11 EFL Championship games for Coventry, Viktor Gyökeres was called up to the Sweden national team to replace Zlatan Ibrahimović for the 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Kosovo and Greece.

2021: Permanent Move to Coventry City

In 2021, Viktor Gyökeres permanently joined Coventry City after spending time on loan with the club.

2022: Coventry City Season

In the 2022-23 Championship season Viktor was named player of the month and scored 21 goals in 46 appearances.

July 2023: Signed with Sporting CP

On July 13, 2023, Viktor Gyökeres signed a five-year contract with Primeira Liga side Sporting CP for a club record transfer fee of €20 million.

October 2023: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier Abandoned

On 16 October 2023, Viktor Gyökeres scored the first goal in the game between Sweden and Belgium, but the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier was abandoned at half-time after a fatal shooting in Brussels that killed two Swedes.

2023: Signed by Sporting CP

In 2023, Viktor Gyökeres was signed by Sporting CP in a club-record transfer worth an initial €20 million.

January 2024: Assists and Player of the Month Awards

In January 2024, Viktor Gyökeres provided four assists in a league victory against Estoril. He was also named the league's Player of the Month and Forward of the Month for five consecutive months between September and January.

August 2024: Awards and Top Scorer

In August 2024, Viktor Gyökeres scored seven times in four league matches, including a hat-trick, becoming the league's highest top scorer in the 21st century. He earned the league's Player of the Month and Forward of the Month awards.

November 2024: Victory against Slovakia and Hat-Trick against Azerbaijan

In November 2024, Viktor Gyökeres scored the first goal in a 2–1 victory against Slovakia, helping Sweden clinch promotion to League B of the UEFA Nations League. A few days later in November 2024, Gyökeres scored four goals in a 6–0 Nations League home win over Azerbaijan, completing his first international hat-trick.

2024: Primeira Liga Title and Bola de Prata

In 2024, Viktor Gyökeres won the Primeira Liga title with Sporting CP, as well as the Bola de Prata for being the league's top scorer and the Player of the Year award.