Gyokeres’ gong comes despite a challenging transition period following his move to Arsenal. The Sweden international arrived in north London after a sensational spell in Portugal, where he scored close to 100 goals across two seasons and established himself as one of Europe’s most feared forwards.
Expectations were naturally high following his arrival, especially given Arsenal’s desire to add a physical, high-output striker to lead the line. While his impact in England has been more measured, his overall body of work in 2025 has remained impossible to ignore.
The comparison with Isak has added further intrigue, with both Swedish forwards completing major Premier League transfers in the summer, and both have experienced adaptation challenges. However, Gyokeres’ extraordinary output in the first half of the year, combined with silverware and individual honours, proved decisive in separating the two.