In an impressive display of skill, Sweden’s forward Viktor Gyökeres achieved a remarkable feat by scoring four goals on Tuesday, thereby surpassing Erling Haaland to become the leading scorer in the Nations League.
With a solid performance, Gyökeres initiated the night with five goals across his five Nations League matches. His third goal came in the 58th minute of the contest against Azerbaijan, which brought his tally to eight goals in just six games for this season’s Nations League—one goal more than Haaland’s record.
Not one to rest on his laurels, Gyökeres swiftly added a fourth goal shortly after, sealing off an extraordinary performance that showcased his exceptional talent.
Prior to Gyökeres’s outstanding performance, Erling Haaland had held the title of top scorer after concluding the final evening of matches. The striker for Manchester City had netted seven goals for Norway, which included a spectacular hat trick in a 5-0 victory against Kazakhstan just days earlier.
Gyökeres’s progression in this season’s Nations League reflects his status as one of the most sought-after talents in global soccer, with clubs vying for his signature as the competition intensifies.