Isak on Fire: Alexander Isak breaks Newcastle's 20-year record with goal against Tottenham

Isak on Fire: Alexander Isak breaks Newcastle's 20-year record with goal against Tottenham

Hassan Abdulsalam 14:02 - 13.04.2024

The 24-year-old scored his 20th goal of the season when he put Newcastle United ahead of Tottenham at St. James' Park on Saturday before Gordon doubled the lead.

Alexander Isak has become the first player since Alan Shearer to hit 20+ Premier League goals in a season for Newcastle United since the 2003-2004 season.

The 24-year-old scored his 20th goal of the season when he put Newcastle United ahead against Tottenham at St. James' Park on Saturday before Gordon doubled the Toons' lead.

Since his record-breaking £63 million move from Real Sociedad in 2022, Isak has become a fan favorite at St. James' Park. His elegance, movement, and natural goalscoring instinct have quickly endeared him to the Geordie faithful. Some even consider him the new "numero uno" at Gallowgate.

A Look Back at Newcastle's Top Scorers

The past 50 years have seen only a handful of players reach the coveted 20-goal mark in the top flight for Newcastle.

Legends like Malcolm Macdonald, a powerful force up front, and Andy Cole, who bagged a club record 41 goals in a single season, are etched in the club's history.

Alan Shearer, of course, stands out as the most recent player to achieve this feat, becoming the club's all-time top scorer in the process.

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