Alexander Isak #9

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“It was magical, they sang for me.” On 21 September 2016, Alexander Isak turned 17 and became a derby hero. He scored two goals against fierce rivals Djurgården (in a 3-0 win) and was serenaded with a birthday song by the supporters. A super talent who has gone from strength to strength and last year became the most expensive player in Premier League history. Despite being at the top, is described as a calm and humble person who hasn’t forgotten his roots. Thania Guanoluisa, his Spanish teacher in school, received a call from him when he was playing for Real Sociedad: “Alexander said: ‘Thania, it was you who gave me the foundations in Spanish.’ I was so happy that he remembered and appreciated it.” Enraged Newcastle fans after going on strike to force a move to Liverpool and his first campaign at Anfield has been one to forget because of injuries. Remains a key player for Sweden regardless.

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