Sweden striker Alexander Isak left fans in awe on Friday afternoon with an outrageous dribble from his own half against Slovakia.
The Real Sociedad striker was superb in his side’s opening group game as they drew 0-0 with Spain in Seville.
Isak was comfortably the most exciting player on the pitch and was hailed as ‘the new Zlatan’ following a wonderful performance up top.
And he showed what a special talent he is yet again with a Man of the Match performance in Sweden’s 1-0 victory over Slovakia in St Petersburg.
In the second half, the 21-year-old rinsed a whole host of opposition defenders and left them on their backsides.
Here’s that video of Alexander Isak making grown men fall over that you were looking for.pic.twitter.com/2WuZji4w6U
— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) June 18, 2021
He received the ball in his own half and displayed incredibly quick feet, pace, power and skill to beat several men before forcing Martin Dubravka into a smart save after advancing into the box.
📸 – Isak just dribbled his way to the box of the opponent, all the way from his own half leaving several Slovakia players behind him. pic.twitter.com/BTUnryuoGM
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) June 18, 2021
The former Borussia Dortmund forward has just come off the back of a stellar 17-goal season that won him the La Liga Young Player of the Year and is evidently full of confidence at the moment.
The aforementioned clip was one of six dribbles Isak completed during the Group E fixture – more than any other player at the European Championship so far.
6 – Alexander Isak completed six dribbles against Slovakia; the most by a player in a game at EURO 2020 so far, and the most by a Swedish player in a game at the tournament since Tomas Brolin at EURO 1992 (7 v Denmark). Slalom. #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/Kjb0vFeNGH
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 18, 2021
He has seriously caught the eye in his two impressive outings so far, with many tipping him to secure a big move in the near future.
Certified baller ✅
Alexander Isak = Star of the Match after another majestic display 🥇
🤔 Did you predict that? @Heineken | #EUROSOTM | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/TtB2ash5fH
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 18, 2021
17 goals in La Liga this season. Big performances in the first two games of #Euro2020. Still just 21 years old.
Alexander Isak is one to watch 🌟 pic.twitter.com/XS5EdFfMfB
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 18, 2021
Don’t think there’s much doubt that Alexander Isak will attract a lot of attention from clubs across Europe. Exceptional talent.
— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) June 18, 2021
Whoever ends up with Alexander Isak is lucky. Very lucky.
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) June 18, 2021
Alexander Isak vs Slovakia
25 passes
76% pass accuracy
4 shots
1 key pass
1 big chance created
6/6 successful dribbles
4 aerials won
10/18 duels wonDeserves a goal so much at this tournament! 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/FEwgumsL6o
— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) June 18, 2021
Zlatan who?
Featured Image Credit: PA Images & BBC Sport