Alexander Isak vs Henrik Larsson
Sweden against Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alexander Isak
Sweden · 2016–26 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Sweden
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 58 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- AIK Fotboll, Real Sociedad, Newcastle United
Newcastle had waited seventy years for a domestic trophy when he swept a low finish past Caoimhín Kelleher just after half-time in the 2025 League Cup final at Wembley. He had already won the Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad in 2020, and he remains Sweden's youngest goalscorer, seventeen years and 113 days old when he opened the scoring against Slovakia in 2017. Career record: 58 caps and 17 goals for Sweden; club career at AIK Fotboll, Real Sociedad, Newcastle United.
Henrik Larsson
Sweden · 2000s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Sweden
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 106 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- Helsingborgs IF, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Celtic
- Honours
- European Golden Shoe 2001 · Hall of Fame 2006
A true legend, "Henke" was a prolific goalscorer for Celtic and proved a vital difference-maker for Barcelona in their 2006 Champions League triumph. Career record: 106 caps and 37 goals for Sweden; club career at Helsingborgs IF, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Celtic; honours include European Golden Shoe 2001, Hall of Fame 2006.
The verdict
The almanac puts Henrik Larsson ahead by 4 rating points, 91 against 87.
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