“Depends” – Former Super Eagles midfielder weighs in on the Haaland vs Isak debate

Former Super Eagles and Borussia Dortmund midfielder, Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh, has weighed in the trendy debate about who’s the better striker between Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland, Soccernet.ng reports.

The pair are vital players for their club side. They boast a vibrant goalscoring record in the English Premier League and beyond.

While Haaland can boast two Premier League golden boots, Isak has none. However, the duo are in a heated race for the prestigious award this season.

Erling Braut Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC at Emirates Stadium on February 02, 2025 in London, England. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

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Although they’re very good strikers, they carry slightly different traits. While Haaland is a fox in the box and a physical beast, Isak’s presence on the ball carries more threat, and he can play on the flank and through the centre, showcasing his versatility.

Oliseh weighed in on the discussion and revealed the conversation of whom the better striker is, is largely subjective.

15th January 2025 St James Park, Newcastle, England Premier League Football, Newcastle United versus Wolverhampton Wanderers Alexander Isak celebrates after he scored Newcastles’ first goal for 1-0 in the 34th minute. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

“Depends on the kind of football you want to play or club that you are! Isak, in my opinion, is a more complete all-around striker, as he is constantly in movement on the whole width of the pitch, has exceptional first touch, is great in 1 v1’s and brings his complete team into the game and that football intelligence. Well, you got it, I overwhelmingly prefer Isak, but then, what do I know right?” the former Juventus man posted on his X page.

Isak’s Newcastle United are currently are currently 6th on the English Premier League table, level on points with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City who are in 5th place, with the same goal difference as Eddie Howe’s side.

 Alexander Isak 14 of Newcastle United and Harry Maguire 5 of Manchester United challenge for the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford, Manchester, England on 30 December 2024. [Photo Credit/ Imago].
The race for the Golden Boot this season is heating up. Liverpool’s Mo Salah tops the charts with 21 goals, closely followed by Erling Haaland (19), and Alexander Isak (17).

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Adefolahan is a multilingual journalist and writer at Soccernet Nigeria. With a track record of involvement in College sports, Adefolahan is focused on crafting engaging football content and utilising his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience. He has interviewed Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.

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