Arsenal\u2019s striker Viktor Gy\u00f6keres who used to play for Sporting CP last season has won the Gerd M\u00fcller Trophy as the best striker of 2025 at the Ballon d\u2019Or 2025 ceremony last night. The player has been deservingly named as the best striker as he recorded 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season.<\/p>\n
Arsenal striker Viktor Gy\u00f6keres has been crowned the winner of the prestigious Gerd M\u00fcller Trophy at the Ballon d\u2019Or 2025 ceremony, held last night. The Swedish forward was recognized as the world\u2019s best striker after a phenomenal 2024\/25 campaign with Sporting CP.<\/p>\n
Gy\u00f6keres lit up Europe with his lethal finishing, scoring 54 goals in 52 appearances for the Portuguese giants last season. His remarkable consistency and clinical edge in front of goal played a vital role in Sporting\u2019s success and ultimately earned him a big move to the Premier League with Arsenal this summer.<\/p>\n
The award, named after legendary German striker Gerd M\u00fcller, honors the top goalscorer across all competitions. Gy\u00f6keres\u2019 record-breaking season ensured he edged past Europe\u2019s elite forwards to take home the accolade.<\/p>\n
Now settling into life in North London, the 27-year-old will look to carry his prolific form into Arsenal colors as the Gunners chase domestic and European glory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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