Viktor Einar Gyökeres (born 4 June 1998) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Arsenal and the Sweden national team. A late bloomer who spent years in the English second tier (Championship), he exploded onto the European scene in 2023. Known for his immense physical strength, pace, and ruthless finishing, he scored over 40 goals in his debut season in Portugal. By 2026, Gyökeres was considered the most lethal striker in Europe outside the "Big 5" leagues, with a release clause of €100 million that triggered a massive transfer war between Arsenal, Chelsea, and PSG. His signature "mask" goal celebration became a global trend. He forms a deadly partnership with Alexander Isak for the Swedish national team.