The Euro seen from Africa: Alexander Isak, the “new Zlatan” comes from Eritrea
Swedish striker, tall and powerful, Alexander Isak is not the “new Zlatan” for nothing. He’s from Eritrea.
As a handover, on the front of the attack on Sweden, between Ibrahimovic (left) and Isak, nicknamed the “new Zlatan”.
Sweden has three players of African origin in its group for Euro 2020. Two forwards, Alexander Isak (Eritrea) and Robin Kwamina Quaison (Ghana), and a midfielder, Ken Sema (DR Congo). The first is the most famous. He started in the first match of the Swedes against Spain (0-0, group E), while the second entered during the game (69th) and the third, remained on the sidelines. Above all, he is nicknamed the “new Zlatan”.
Physically, the Real Sociedad striker is not yet Ibrahimovic . It lacks 5 centimeters and 19 kg. And his angelic face contrasts sharply with the bad boy look of his elder brother. In terms of the game, too, he still has a long way to go. However, there is a hint of Zlatan in him: power, silky touch, sense of goal, daring, acrobatics …
In 22 caps, he has scored 6 goals. In club last season, he found the net 16 times for 28 matches in all competitions. He is far from Zlatan’s 21 goals in 29 meetings with AC Milan or his 62 goals in 118 caps. But Alexander Isak is only 21 years old against 39 for the one who was his idol.
Swedish striker, tall and powerful, Alexander Isak is not the “new Zlatan” for nothing. He’s from Eritrea.
As a handover, on the front of the attack on Sweden, between Ibrahimovic (left) and Isak, nicknamed the “new Zlatan”.
Sweden has three players of African origin in its group for Euro 2020. Two forwards, Alexander Isak (Eritrea) and Robin Kwamina Quaison (Ghana), and a midfielder, Ken Sema (DR Congo). The first is the most famous. He started in the first match of the Swedes against Spain (0-0, group E), while the second entered during the game (69th) and the third, remained on the sidelines. Above all, he is nicknamed the “new Zlatan”.
Physically, the Real Sociedad striker is not yet Ibrahimovic . It lacks 5 centimeters and 19 kg. And his angelic face contrasts sharply with the bad boy look of his elder brother. In terms of the game, too, he still has a long way to go. However, there is a hint of Zlatan in him: power, silky touch, sense of goal, daring, acrobatics …
In 22 caps, he has scored 6 goals. In club last season, he found the net 16 times for 28 matches in all competitions. He is far from Zlatan’s 21 goals in 29 meetings with AC Milan or his 62 goals in 118 caps. But Alexander Isak is only 21 years old against 39 for the one who was his idol.
“I take everything calmly”
The young Swedish striker was born to Eritrean parents. He returns from time to time to his country of origin for actions of solidarity, especially in favor of underprivileged children.
He made all the Swedish youth selections before making his A-debut in 2017. Before landing at Real Sociedad in 2019-2020, former AIK player Solna (Sweden) put his bags down at Borussia Dortmund , who will loan it to Willem II before selling it to his current Spanish club.
Author of a remarkable 2020-2021 season, he was announced on the shelves of major European clubs. But the young Swede has temporized, urging his fans to “be calm” .
“My goal is to end the season in the best way. There is one game left and I said I feel very good here, he said in El Diario Vasco . No one knows what will happen in the future. Neither you nor me. (…) I take everything calmly. I have a contract with Real Sociedad and (coming back after the holidays, Editor’s note ) is the plan. ”
This update shows that Alexander Isak may be compared to Zlatan, but he always seems to want to keep a cool head.
He should still be on the front lines of the attack by Sweden, which faces Slovakia this Friday, June 18 (13 UTC), on behalf of the second day of group E
The young Swedish striker was born to Eritrean parents. He returns from time to time to his country of origin for actions of solidarity, especially in favor of underprivileged children.
He made all the Swedish youth selections before making his A-debut in 2017. Before landing at Real Sociedad in 2019-2020, former AIK player Solna (Sweden) put his bags down at Borussia Dortmund , who will loan it to Willem II before selling it to his current Spanish club.
Author of a remarkable 2020-2021 season, he was announced on the shelves of major European clubs. But the young Swede has temporized, urging his fans to “be calm” .
“My goal is to end the season in the best way. There is one game left and I said I feel very good here, he said in El Diario Vasco . No one knows what will happen in the future. Neither you nor me. (…) I take everything calmly. I have a contract with Real Sociedad and (coming back after the holidays, Editor’s note ) is the plan. ”
This update shows that Alexander Isak may be compared to Zlatan, but he always seems to want to keep a cool head.
He should still be on the front lines of the attack by Sweden, which faces Slovakia this Friday, June 18 (13 UTC), on behalf of the second day of group E
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