Who Is Viktor Gyökeres? Age, Biography and Wiki
As of 2025, Viktor Gyökeres is 27 years old. He was born in Jönköping, Sweden, and has developed into a prominent striker known for his speed and skill on the ball. Gyökeres began his youth career at Jönköpings Södra and later moved to IFK Göteborg, where he honed his skills before making a significant impact in professional football. His journey has taken him through various clubs, and he currently plays for a leading team in one of Europe's top leagues.
| Occupation | Footballer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 4, 1998 |
| Age | 27 Years |
| Birth Place | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | Sweden |
Popularity
Viktor Gyökeres's Popularity over time
Body Measurements:
- Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
- Weight: 176 lbs (80 kg)
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As for Viktor Gyökeres's personal life, he has kept his romantic relationships largely private. Currently, there are rumors about him dating a fellow athlete, but no official confirmation has been made. Gyökeres values his privacy when it comes to relationships, focusing on his football career.
Gyökeres is of Hungarian descent through his paternal grandfather who emigrated to Sweden, and is a dual citizen of Hungary and Sweden. His father Stefan Gyökeres played football for IFK Östersund and Stugun in the 1980s and 1990s.
Net Worth and Salary
Viktor Gyökeres has seen his financial status improve significantly as his career progresses. In 2025, his estimated net worth is around $5 million. He earns a considerable salary from his football contract, which is reported to be approximately $1.5 million annually. Additionally, he has various endorsement deals that contribute to his overall wealth.
Career, Business and Investments
Gyökeres continues to excel in his football career, playing a key role for his club. Since his debut, he has garnered attention for his goal-scoring abilities and has become a fan favorite. Beyond football, Viktor has shown interest in various business ventures, including investments in sports-related enterprises and charitable foundations that focus on youth sports development.
Gyökeres signed for Brommapojkarna from IFK Aspudden-Tellus in 2013, at the age of 14. He progressed through the youth teams and made his senior debut two years later. He scored his first goals for the club on 20 August 2015, netting a brace in a 3–0 Svenska Cupen win over IF Sylvia.
The following year, with the club having suffered relegation the season before, Gyökeres scored seven goals to help Brommapojkarna secure promotion back into the Superettan. He later helped Brommapojkarna into the semi-finals of the Svenska Cupen when he scored the winning goal in the quarter finals against top division side, Elfsborg.
Brommapojkarna were unable to progress further, though, as they were beaten 4–0 by IFK Norrköping in the next round.
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Gyökeres played youth football for Sweden at under-19 and under-21 level. Gyökeres featured regularly for Sweden in the nation's qualification campaign for the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship during which he scored twice, including the winning goal against Italy to help Sweden qualify for the tournament for the first time.
He was then selected for the squad which took part in the tournament in Georgia and scored in all three of Sweden's group matches but was unable to help the nation progress to the knockout stages of the tournament.
His return of three goals later saw him share the Golden Boot award with England's Ben Brereton and Ryan Sessegnon, and the Netherlands' Joël Piroe.
Education
Viktor Gyökeres had a balanced focus on both sports and education during his formative years. Although his professional career took precedence, he completed his high school education and has often mentioned the importance of education in his development as an athlete and individual.
