Nygren leads Sweden's scoring charge with best season average

Benjamin Nygren, a forward for Celtic, has emerged as Sweden's most efficient scorer in the past league season. Nygren netted 15 goals in 33 appearances for the Scottish club, achieving a higher scoring rate than his national teammates, including Arsenal's Viktor Gyökeres, who scored 14 goals in 36 Premier League matches.

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The role itself is quite similar, but at Celtic, I'm a bit more offensive in midfield. I'm positioned a bit higher and am more of a threat going forward.

Nygren's role at Celtic differs slightly from his position with the Swedish national team. "The role itself is quite similar, but at Celtic, I'm a bit more offensive in midfield," he explained. "I'm positioned a bit higher and am more of a threat going forward." This allows him to capitalize on scoring opportunities more frequently.

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Honestly, I don't care who scores goals here in the national team. I just want us to win and go as far as possible.

Despite his personal success, Nygren prioritizes the team's performance above all else. "Honestly, I don't care who scores goals here in the national team. I just want us to win and go as far as possible," he stated. He views himself as a player who can provide support in counter-attacks, creating chances for star strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, whom he describes as "world-class players."

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They are incredibly good. They are probably two of the first players you would pick if you could choose anyone in the world. They are two world-class players, it's amazing to play with them.

Nygren acknowledges the distinct playing styles of Isak and Gyökeres. He notes Gyökeres's strength in holding the ball and his effectiveness with his back to the goal, making him difficult for defenders. Isak, on the other hand, is praised for his versatility, technical skill, and intelligence in finding space. Nygren believes they complement each other well, forming a formidable attacking duo for Sweden.

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I think Viktor is incredibly good at holding the ball. He is incredibly strong with his back to the goal and must be very difficult to face for opposing defenders. Isak, he can do a bit of everything. Incredibly technical, incredibly good touch, incredibly intelligent. He finds spaces. They complement each other very well, I think.