Isak Hien

Isak Malcolm Kwaku Hien (born 13 January 1999) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Atalanta and the Sweden national team.

Club career

Early career Born in Stockholm, Hien played youth football for AIK, where he played alongside future professional players Alexander Isak and Leopold Wahlstedt. In 2016, he signed with Vasalunds IF with which he made his senior debut in Division 1 Norra in 2017. He made his Serie A debut for Verona against Atalanta on 28 August.

He went on to make 43 appearances in Serie A during his season and a half at the Veneto club. The transfer commanded a reported fee of €9 million. and finished runner-up to Juventus in the Coppa Italia.

On 21 December 2025, Hien scored his first Serie A goal in a 1–0 win over Genoa. On 24 September 2022, he made his full international debut in a 4–1 loss against Serbia in the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B, playing the full 90 minutes at centre-back alongside national team captain Victor Lindelöf.

On 12 May 2026, Hien was named in the Sweden squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life Hien was born in Sweden to a Swedish mother and a Ghanaian father of Burkinabé descent. His brother Leon Hien is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics

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International

Honours Atalanta UEFA Europa League: 2023–24

Individual Swedish Defender of the Year: 2024