In years gone by, pint-sized Argentine attackers have often been dubbed the ‘New Diego Maradona’. Ariel Ortega, Javier Saviola and Franco di Santo, among others, were tipped to follow in the great man’s footsteps, yet all struggled with the tag.
All in all, Lionel Messi has been the only true heir to the throne, with some suggesting his exploits outshine that of Maradona. Nevertheless, any young player who excels is often likened to one of the nation’s great footballing talents.
The latest in the Swedish production line is young Alexander Isak, who has – of course – been tagged the new Zlatan Ibrahimovic.