Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
I. Hien played 3 matches for Sweden, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group F | vs Tunisia 5-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group F | vs Netherlands 1-5 | Started, played the full match |
| Group F | vs Japan 1-1 | Started, off on 37′ · 🟨 |
Biography
Isak Malcolm Kwaku Hien (born 13 January 1999) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Atalanta and the Sweden national team.
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. Up until the age of 21, he operated mainly as a striker, but was convinced to switch to centre-back, and flourished in that new position.
Djurgårdens IF In 2021, he signed with Djurgårdens IF before going back to Vasalund on loan during the 2021 Superettan season. During the 2022 season, Hien played in 17 games and scored two goals in Allsvenskan before he was signed by Serie A side Hellas Verona.
Hellas Verona On 27 August 2022, Hien joined Italian club Hellas Verona on a permanent deal, signing a four-year contract. He made his Serie A debut for Verona against Atalanta on 28 August.
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