The exciting Alexander Isak stat that leaves £58m man competing with Haaland and Mbappe

Since the beginning of the 2019/20 season, Alexander Isak has scored 41 non-penalty goals - a tally that leaves him behind just Man City's Erling Haaland and PSG's Kylian Mbappe.

Haaland and Mbappe are the only players aged 23 or under who've scored more goals from open play that the former Real Sociedad over the past three years; an exciting stat that says a lot about our new record signing.

The Swedish international arrived on Tyneside for a fee worth an initial £58m last month, blowing our previous record of £40m for Joelinton out of the water.

He kicked off his Newcastle career in style with a calm finish at Anfield and would've had another had VAR not chalked off his stunning second for a marginal 'offside.'

If our new number 14 can produce even a fraction of the quality Haaland or Mbappe regularly deliver, the 22-year-old will be a brilliant signing and our star striker for several years to come.

Just a year ago, Isak was coming off the back of a very successful campaign, scoring 17 goals in La Liga, making him the sixth highest scorer in the division while his side again qualified for the Europa League. 

While his stats last season may seem somewhat underwhelming, the talent and potential of the 6ft 4 man is off the charts and for years now he has been tipped as one of the most exciting European prospects.