Alexander Isak: Newcastle United striker hits 50-goal landmark
Newcastle United’s exciting 4-3 Victory There are several important reasons for opposing Nottingham Forest, especially Alexander Isak joins a group of elite players.
Isak’s two goals on Sunday, though not old-fashioned, brought him into 19 Premier League goals this season. Three more, this will be his best campaign in the club.
The Swedish striker’s second goal against Forest is also his 50th place in the Premier League, which is his achievement in just 76 top-tier matches.
Only six players have joined 50 clubs in the history of the game, which proves Isak’s performance.
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart told the BBC match that day.
“He was so healthy and so fast, he was always so threatening because he scored all kinds of goals.
“He is different from all the players on the roster (to the fastest 50 Premier League goals), and that’s part of what makes it so hard to stop him.
“What I really like about him is that it’s not only his goal to look good. He is certainly clinical, but he’s also a team player.
“He’s Newcastle’s gem, and he’s still young and still hungry at 25, and he can still get better.”
So, who scored 50 Premier League games in fewer games than ISAK? The BBC Sport looked at the name on that elite list.
