Alexander Isak is a professional footballer who recently garnered some attention after he spoke in an English accent, find out his nationality and more about his origins and other details below
Isak’s accent caught attention because the player spent most of his career in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.
Alexander Isak nationality, ethnicity, wife and family as accent and voice video goes viral on Twitter
I don’t know what I expected Alexander Isak to sound like but it wasn’t this. pic.twitter.com/1dSY6AisMS
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) August 27, 2023
"I think he's a superstar" ⭐@Carra23 loves what he's seen from Alexander Isak at Newcastle 😍 pic.twitter.com/dRrqc7cDkN
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 27, 2023
Isak has had a unique football journey and his connection to two very different cultures have given him a very interesting background.
Alexander Isak bio
Alexander Isak is a Swedish professional footballer who was born on September 21, 1999, in Solna, Sweden. Isak currently plays for as a forward for Premier League side Newcastle United. Over the recent seasons the Swedish forward has made significant strides in the Premier League and gained international prominence. Aside from him parents, Isak also has a younger brother named Sened Teame. He is currently unmarried and single.
Nationality
While Alexander Isak is of Swedish nationality, his parents have Eritrean nationality, as they come from Eritrea. Eritrea is an African country located on the northeast of the continent on the Red Sea coast. As such, Isak has a rich background with a mix of Swedish and Eritrean influences. Moreover, he was also exposed to German, Dutch and Spanish culture during his time in those three countries.
Age, height and weight
Alexander Isak is currently 23 years old and stands at a height of 1.92 meters and weighs roughly 77 kilograms. His physical stats make him an imposing forward.
Alexander Isak career
Alexander Isak started out his footballing career at AIK, where he made his professional debut in 2016. Following his stint at AIK, he joined Borussia Dortmund, Willem II, and then joined Real Sociedad in 2019. He then joined his present club Newcastle United in the Premier League in 2022. He joined the Magpies for a club-record transfer fee of £63 million (€70 million) plus add-ons. Isak currently earns a salary of £120,000 per week.
Net worth
According to various sources, Alexander Isak has an estimated net worth of around £41,000,000 (€45,800,000) as of 2023.
Isak signed a 6 year / £37,440,000 contract with Newcastle United F.C., including an annual average salary of £6,240,000.
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