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Viktor Gyökeres
Centre-Forward / Sweden
Centre-Forward
28
Sweden
€65.0M
Profile
Key strength: Link-up play
Target man
Viktor Gyökeres stands as Arsenal's €75 million paradox—an elite Swedish marksman valued at €65 million who finds himself watching from the bench as Mikel Arteta's title charge unfolds. Arsenal sit top of the table, yet their DWLDL form reveals a champion's wobble demanding ruthless solutions. Last season, the 27-year-old centre-forward delivered 15 goals and 2 assists across 38 appearances, his 83-rated shooting marking him as one of Europe's deadliest finishers. But with Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze, Saka and Madueke commanding the attack, Gyökeres has become locked-and-loaded insurance—world-class depth for when rotation arrives or Champions League nights demand fresh legs. His aerial dominance and predatory instincts are precisely what Arteta craved to complete his evolution. With 2,479 minutes of proven excellence in his legs, Arsenal's hidden weapon waits, hungry for his moment in this relentless title race.