Alexander Isak vs Zlatan Ibrahimović
Alexander Isak vs Zlatan Ibrahimović: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Alexander Isak and Zlatan Ibrahimović?
Isak is often compared to Ibrahimović, Sweden's most famous footballer, particularly due to their shared position as strikers and the expectations placed on them to lead the national team.
Alexander Isak
Key numbers
- Total club appearancesOver 250
- Total club goalsOver 100
- International capsOver 50
- International goals17
Top honours
- DFB-Pokal2016–17 with Borussia Dortmund
- Copa del Rey2020 with Real Sociedad
- Youngest goalscorerFor AIK and Sweden national team
- La Liga Hat-trickFirst Swedish player to score a La Liga hat-trick since 1949
- Club-record transfer feeTransferred to Liverpool for £125 million
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Zlatan Ibrahimović
Key numbers
- Club appearances637
- Club goals405
- International appearances122
- International goals62
- Trophies won34
Top honours
- Ligue 1 titles4 (2012-2016)
- EFL Cup1 (2016-2017)
- UEFA Europa League1 (2016-2017)
- Serie A titles5 (2011, 2012, 2022, 2023)
- Puskás Award1 (2012)