Official Site of Arsenal · Jul 28, 2025
14 facts you didn't know about Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres fasctsViktor Gyokeres has been a name on the lips of many fans this summer having made his move from Portugal to north London.
The forward’s path is well trodden, having scored for fun at Coventry City and Sporting Lisbon over the past three seasons, but there’s plenty you might not know about our Swedish superstar.
Check out these 14 facts about our new number 14!
Humble Beginnings
Born in Stockholm, our new striker started playing the beautiful game when he was six years old, convinced by his parents to join Aspudden-Tellus. Gyokeres didn’t start his football journey on a gravel surface, having to wear special trousers to avoid scraped knees.
Familiar footsteps