Viktor Gyökeres overtakes Erling Haaland to be Nations League top scorer

Background

Erling Haaland has been in sensational form for Manchester City this season, scoring 17 goals in just 11 Premier League appearances.

However, the Norwegian international has now been overtaken as the top scorer in the Nations League by Viktor Gyökeres, who has scored four goals in three games for Sweden.

Gyökeres' goals for Sweden

Gyökeres scored his first goal for Sweden in a 2-0 win over Slovenia in June.

He then scored two goals in a 4-1 win over Serbia in September.

And he added another goal in a 1-1 draw with Norway in October.

Haaland's goals for Norway

Haaland scored his first goal for Norway in a 2-0 win over Austria in June.

He then scored two goals in a 4-1 win over Romania in September.

And he added another goal in a 2-1 win over Serbia in October.

Conclusion

Viktor Gyökeres has now overtaken Erling Haaland as the top scorer in the Nations League. The Swedish striker has been in excellent form for his country, scoring four goals in three games.

Haaland will be looking to reclaim his place at the top of the scoring charts when Norway face Slovenia in their final Nations League game on November 17.