What is Zlatan REALLY like?! | Alexander Isak Fan Q&A

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We caught up with Newcastle's Alexander Isak ahead of the launch of the Adidas Predator 24 to put YOUR questions to the Swedish striker!
Questions:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Who is the toughest opponent you have ever faced?
01:21 Who is the greatest striker in Premier League history?
01:34 What are the main differences between the Bundesliga, La Liga and Premier League?
02:37 Have you mastered the Geordie accent yet?
03:12 What is Zlatan really like in person?
03:59 Other than St James’ Park, what’s your favourite stadium to play at?
05:41 Who is the best dancer at Newcastle?
06:27 What is the best thing about the city of Newcastle?
06:52 Who is your best friend in football?
07:04 Which Newcastle teammate would you choose to be stuck on a desert island with?
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[@AllixCS]

Rather than asking questions like "How special is it to play at St. James Park" or "So in your entire career this is the happiest you've been?" you should ask an open question for example "What is it like to play at St. James Park?" or "When were you the happiest in your career?". Otherwise you're already giving them the answer and we get the same robotic media trained responses over and over. This is generally a problem with many football journalists/presenters. Pre and post match press conferences/interviews drive me mad because journalists always ask the same closed questions. Challenge your interview partners and let them come up with their own thoughts, then maybe we'll get a glimpse of their personality.

[@earlyholocene1649]

Good comment, surely some fans submitted more interesting questions than these!?

[@freddie_mvp]

Yeah he’s absolutely terrible, shocking really

[@bungaIowbill]

@@earlyholocene1649 it's always the same questions

[@nautilus4599]

Spot on. On the open ended questions I do think Isak gave some very considered answers

[@cauliflowerpete616]

They always ask the question in a way to make the PL be the focus/get all attention.

[@timeless4369]

Sweden have had some cracking strikers over the years. Henrik Larsson, Zlatan and now Isak. All oozing class.

[@XavierHernan712]

They should do something in Euros now, decent underdog team

[@Noah.Elliott]

we are not even in it ... blame our manager@@XavierHernan712

[@pipe4014]

Dont forget gyokers he is also really good

[@rashidkhalid3970]

​@@pipe4014 His not proven in a top league yet

[@sweden1276]

@@XavierHernan712Have you seen our campaign? Destroyed by Aserbaijan, scraping a win against Estonia, Ill paypal you ten grand if we even qualify

[@TORRES999ify]

47premier league appearances 27 goals And so much more to come Top player

[@void0350]

As a gooner imo he is the missing piece to bring us on a world stage level. Envious.

[@jandrex007]

welcome to arsenal

[@mysticx33]

I watched his highlights I love his style of play long and fast with spider like legs...and great striking.... this guy is a baller for sure

[@nikeshhindocha2100]

Not a Newcastle fan but this guy is a special player simply because as a 9 he can dribble, pass, has pace aswell as be a ruthless finisher.

[@successblueprintinstitute]

I think Isak has a massive ceiling. Really enjoy his style of play. Scores difficult goals too. Wish we had him at lfc

[@howlbeast]

Isak needs to bulk up 10-15kg of muscle so he can be more durable, stronger & fitter

[@luketaylor348]

​@@howlbeast he's a footballer not a bodybuilder 😂

[@nffctv184]

@@howlbeasthe’ll need some 💉💉💉 for that

[@MM-jc7uv]

@@howlbeastI don’t think you realize how much weight that is. He’d lose some of his dribbling ability and maybe pace

[@ebrostar]

@@howlbeast Blud said 10-15kg

[@Everyday-AJ]

Isak is criminally underrated

[@ashernoah2619]

Finally somebody knows❤❤

[@dagzey]

no he's not..everybody iv ever heard talk about him rates him extremely highly

[@joedtn3598]

That's a lie. Check the comments section

[@joedtn3598]

That's a lie. Check the comments section. Just because he is not nominated for ballon d'or or linked to all top clubs doesn't mean you have to lie

[@joedtn3598]

That's a lie. Check the comments section. Just because he is not nominated for ballon d'or or linked to all top clubs doesn't mean you have to lie

[@C0N1ST0N]

Oh man I hope we don't have to sell this lad...loved him since he arrived, he's got great ability and always seems a threat

[@DylanT9978]

Exactyl mate he’s the second best striker in the league behind haaland really do have a gem on our hands , let’s just hope his injury record and a high price tag stops clubs from stealing the lad

[@merichy]

Our boy!!! 🇪🇷❤

[@davidLAMF]

We share him brother! 🇸🇪 🇪🇷

[@paultully365]

already averaging a goal every other game, class striker and great guy

[@JJAAAACCKK]

He's averaging a goal every 114 minutes in the league this season, only bettered by Haaland.

[@eskandergebregzabher3264]

Isak great striker waww

[@mysticx33]

this guy is a baller

[@gonufc]

Out of our "Star" players, Isak is the one we just cannot even consider selling. Even though his price would be huge (£120m or something, he was bought for 63m and has gotten better and better) he MUST be kept. His personality and playstyle just fits in perfectly and he's possibly the most composed striker I've ever seen whether it's in front of goal or generally- he's ice cold. Look at his debut goal against Liverpool and his Chelsea goal- same finish which is just perfectly taken, any excitement or panic and that's just not possible. He could be a legend.

[@user-sc7yh4ue9q]

Alexander we are proud of you❤🇪🇷🇪🇷

[@brettsinclair3550]

Arriving to Spain and Real Sociedad he spoke excellent Spanish within a few months, same in Dortmund with his German, and his English is not bad either. Isak is talented in more ways than one.

[@yt6780]

He can spike Tigrinya too. Eritrea language.

[@Noirrdiorr]

He should really join Madrid instead of mbappe they have vini

[@CoachNiklas]

I've watched football since the late 60's, when I enjoyed players like George Best, Jairzinho, Johan Cruyff and many more; I liked the exciting players ... and Alexander Isak is an exciting player to watch; he's so skillful, highly technical and he can ... DRIBBLE! My favorite player to watch anno 2024 ..!

[@NathanSweeney]

Borderline world class this lad! Second to only Haaland in the league in terms of a natural CF, just hope he can stay injury free and healthy. Will bag 20+ easy ⚫️⚪️

[@marcusoreallly]

Isak is worth double what Newcastle paid for him. Brilliant player. Hopefully they never sell him. Very smart, so many brilliant goals.

[@abelasmerom4940]

Alexander Isak the hardest striker in premier league ❤❤❤

[@ghirmaytekle3423]

Waw Isaac is one the best striker right in England. He is very smart and can greatly contribute to Newcastle. Keep it up Isaac, we are proud of you.

[@toooldfortwowheels2048]

Can't tell your how much I love Alex, he's got the everything and shows his intelligence in everything he does. ❤

[@MMM-1331]

With his eloquence, he has a long career as a commentator after retirement!

[@NZGeordieBogan]

What a guy. Knowing best friends are an attacker and a defender makes it even better 😄 they must have banter on the training pitch against one another.

[@andersfrostrand7477]

Never forget another swedish top level striker in Gunnar ”Il Cannoniere” Nordahl🇸🇪, AC milans all time goal scorer 214 goals in 262 matcher. Still holds the record of most capocannoniere (league topscorer) won in serie a, 5 times. 🔴⚫️

[@chim6090]

W comment, such an underrated player

[@manso2205]

He is actually my family, what a player

[@Stringer13ell]

Isak is not Swedish

[@chim6090]

@@Stringer13ell Born and raised in Sweden

[@Stringer13ell]

@@chim6090 yes those are things that are irrelevant to the quarter of whether or not a person is Swedish. Shall we say more ransom words? Grandfather clocks and empty lucozade bottles.

[@jimmierodgers1597]

Great guy, fantastic striker 🔥

[@dddgtsd]

Could hear Willock's heart break when he selected Botman!

[@ochukwu]

Smart, erudite lad. Best of luck to him.

[@boxedbyexoticz3761]

isak proper fella we love you wor kid

[@iBunZz360]

Unreal player, been a joy to watch for us, I'm biased but for me other than Haaland he's the best striker in the league, if he leaves we are banking £110m or more but I hope we can give him the platform he deserves.

[@meznehemia]

Isak 👈 Best Striker in Premier league 👏 Happy for Newcastle but envious as LFC fan.

[@exalteduchiha1563]

He’s not best striker in the prem. Only Eritreans say that. He’s second best after haaland at most

[@dody11100]

Isak speaks English better than Harry Kane 😂

[@bemci1975]

"The bar is very low, obviously for Burn to be the best" This man is suchhh a vibe 😂😂

[@BigDom61]

Brilliant what a fantastic fella and some great answers ⚽️⚽️⚽️

[@IgweWalter]

I REALLY love this guy...and I'm a United fan

[@quensamirah]

That why you from africa 😭

[@abdubanga371]

ISAK 💥💥💥the striker with no problem how narrow the gap, the ball still hits back of the net, proud owning him ourselves at SJP🏳️🏴🏳️🏴💪💪💪

[@MoAdib96]

Newcastle have got themselves a huge gem. Can’t wait to see what he does in the league and for Swedish football!

[@anbesanbesa7953]

issak good man 🇪🇷

[@Gideon_Ikua]

Boy Isak. mad respect

[@nickolaynickolov6641]

One of the smartest people on camera ever to wear the black-and-white shirt. Well, the blue one here.

[@RUSH314]

Good striker and I like this guy he seems very chill and levelheaded

[@joshualogan-ross5430]

These classic Toon kits and the retro style predator boots coming back are going to cause a big stir once adidas actually link back up with newcastle to make kits! Match made in heaven.

[@mkdisciple]

I call him the “glue stick” because the ball just sticks to him. Unreal technique.

[@ismailsaharov4055]

the perfect handshake too at the end hahaha

[@Toonfan2212]

Love that big joe shout! Matt Ritchie definite second 🤣

[@bailzzzzzz]

Thoroughly expected the more obvious and predictable "wey aye man" he was set up for, but to hear him come out with "alreet wor kid" was something else. Assume Dan Burn taught him that haha!

[@Farmer151]

It's a shame how people dont realize how good he is.

[@Voyteeee]

I really like this indivisual, such a cool lad. From a CIty fan perspective.

[@kunntz]

Top class striker with so much potential still...

[@chulonger]

Smooth speaker and letal strikers.

[@SUSIEPIP]

his "Alreet wor kid" is bang on..........

[@nufcx1]

Joe Willock fuming 6:51

[@balanceinmidfield1843]

Why does everybody forget he played Eredivisie as well and absolutely destroyed players. Even reached the cup final

[@TORRES999ify]

Because its similar to Sunday league Not until you play in the top league will you be judged Seen plenty of players rip it up in Holland and fail in england

[@eugenole181]

Bro recognizing Silva 👏🏾🔥

[@abelabraha8009]

Isak is well crafted.alot to come out of him. At some point resembles to samuel eto. He's my favorite

[@user-gy4lq1id1z]

Isak soccer IQ is high. Honestly, he may be more dynamic if he trained to play attacking midfield. He reminds me Socrates

[@charlesapana9935]

Isak is solid guy

[@owlhouse53]

Alreet wor kid! Isak is an amazing player, a balletic baller & a Geordie now! 🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@samsonermias6303]

Swedish guy speaking in London accent 😍😍

[@Stringer13ell]

Hes not Swedish

[@blackinton2526]

@@Stringer13ell Because he's not native to Sweden he's not Swedish boohooo White people are not native to South Africa or Candada or Usa or Australia they are not from those countries bohoooo logic high iq logic. Facts vs Feelings your choice

[@freakyalien5449]

@@Stringer13ellOh yes he is. Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden. 🇸🇪

[@Stringer13ell]

@@freakyalien5449 hello person who doesn't understand how ethnicity works.

[@prestozer]

Handsome and humble lad, destined for the top

[@jimtheyid]

Absolutely class Isak,got some future ahead

[@AdnanAli_313]

It's.crazy how Bruno Joe and Isak are on Football shows one day after being talked about being sold.

[@Fortizar]

Alreet wor kid! love it

[@andygibson5258]

Propper rocks that shirt mind

[@banziduma418]

Ever since that Newcastle meme where man's was talking like a Brudda from South London with Jamal lascelles

[@banziduma418]

I can't hear him speak without it

[@lettucebee8425]

He nailed wor kid

[@danika181263]

What a really sharp haircut 👌 Such a handsome guy!

[@Thealligator_man]

Top lad. Love Isak.

[@saliemamanuel-tr5qx]

Isak best always

[@Tecl8855]

Izak ❤❤❤

[@lukefegan9609]

Alreet wor kid 😂😂😂 love it

[@Blaydoner]

Love love love this kid ❤🖤🤍

[@ahmedmusa9821]

Great player.

[@veejxi]

He may say Alan Shearer but we all know he loves Thierry Henry the most

[@O7FTBL]

He literally is the next Thierry Henry

[@jodaco3869]

@@O7FTBLno he’s not

[@FactsWithActs]

​@@O7FTBLsorry?!?

[@lconnerz100]

Question was ‘best striker’

[@ArG00055]

henry was a winger

[@saimon6437]

Isak is best striker premier league 👏 🎉

[@meditationspodden1179]

Great guy! 🎉

[@Blythmag]

Absolutely love this lad,what a player,best thing is we still havnt seen the best ov him yet..he walk walk in to every premier league team as there number9 barring Man City...top top player and seems a great bloke.HWTL

[@becksy9999]

Best centre forward in the Prem....and he plays for my team man.............he plays for the Toon Army man......mint..

[@davisinho94]

Loving all of these adidas retro shirts I can’t wait for the new Era of Newcastle and the stripes

[@davidmurray4677]

Isak rocking that retro toon away top, forget the year but those Adidas tops were 🔥🔥🔥

[@heed17]

1999

[@davidmurray4677]

@@heed17 canit wait to see the new kits look like, got me excited 😆

[@nautilus4599]

Class lad 👍

[@muhurwlebanous3856]

I proud of you cause you are from Eritrea 🇪🇷

[@DYL2020]

Looks good in that top😍 can’t wait for adidas to come back next season, Newcastle always had the best kits in the 90s🔥🔥

[@robertpetch5182]

I had that top with Shearer 9 on the back

[@DYL2020]

@@robertpetch5182 my dad has inal mate lovely top

[@zzeeyib3009]

God bless you Alex my Eritrean 🇪🇷 brother 🙏 ❤️ 💙 🙌 ♥️ 😢

[@MronBerhe-ro5zn]

Isak the most humble guy

[@freakyalien5449]

Yes, up until you present him with a competition of any kind - then he switches into the most competitive person ever. 😂 The best. 🙌

[@brownmoney27]

What a cool kid

[@eire542]

Legend

[@savage6131]

Isak is a baller! Ice cold!

[@stevenhartono3876]

adidas comeback next season ❤

[@alanlittle3941]

Those Toon retro kits man ❤

[@Leehow80]

Amazing

[@jobel6513]

Top lad he is one of the best top strikers at the moment i wish manutd signed him 🇪🇷 🇸🇪

[@amenred5124]

You must emulate zalatan be on the top of the game every time

[@O7FTBL]

The 2 greatest Swedish strikers of all time

[@timeless4369]

Isak is a fantastic player but he’s got some way to go to be better than Henrik Larsson

[@hairlokk8672]

I think guys like Larsson and Gunnar Nordahl disagree

[@O7FTBL]

@@timeless4369 kinda forgot he was Swedish 🤦‍♂️

[@hassanwaheed8539]

you must be born in the 2000s

[@andersfrostrand7477]

Gunnar ”Il Cannoniere” Nordahl🇸🇪, AC milans all time goal scorer 214 goals in 262 matcher. Still holds the record of most capocannoniere (most goals a season) won in serie a, 5 times. 🔴⚫️

[@fredrikstenberg8843]

. For us he is forever swedish. My dream is to get Alex to ITFC when they get up to PL. One of my fav. swedish players of all time. Good luck in the future.

[@Stringer13ell]

He isn't remotely Swedish

[@dawitbeyene5470]

Isako the great God bless you my brother ❤❤

[@Rua007]

Forcing players to say which is the best league while they are playing in your league... WOW!

[@CaptainFahim]

Reguler thing for them, haha

[@DylanT9978]

That shirt is unbelievable

[@snookerstones]

The amount of players that say David silva - genius.

[@maneshipocrates2264]

Zlatan is Zlatan.

[@reubenjarvis]

We were waiting for someone to ask him about his London accent… 😂

[@DRDR3ADSA]

Glad I'm not the only one 😂 wanted him to pull out a "stilllll"

[@laurencekevingarcia772]

East End Accent 😂😂😂

[@marvaff6878]

😂😂@@DRDR3ADSA

[@94Ninsound94]

Where does it come from? His personal teacher or he absorbed it from acquaintance of his?

[@user-td1vk1el8q]

ISAQ is the number one attack player

[@yokengz]

Willock gon be sad watching this 🤧 their bromance