Viktor Gyökeres's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Viktor Gyökeres. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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: Sporting Won Domestic Double

On 25 May, in the Taça de Portugal final against Benfica, Sporting eventually won the match 3–1, winning their first domestic double since the 2001–02 season.

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.

2017: UEFA European Under-19 Championship

In 2017, Viktor Gyökeres regularly played for Sweden in the qualification campaign for the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. His return of three goals later saw him share the Golden Boot award with England's Ben Brereton and Ryan Sessegnon, and the Netherlands' Joël Piroe.

March 2023: Player of the Month Award

In March 2023, Viktor Gyökeres earned his second Player of the Month award after achieving three goals and three assists, contributing to Coventry's winning streak.

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.