Born in Sweden on the 13th of January 1999, Isak Hien is a ripe 25-year-old footballer, specialising as a central defender. Standing tall at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m), with a weight of 13 stone 12 pounds (88kg), he is a formidable presence on the pitch. Hien has been caparisoned with jersey number 4 throughout his career, a symbolic number often reserved for reliable and robust defenders. Adding to his domestic success, Hien has also represented the Sweden national team.
Currently, under contract with Atalanta, a top-flight Italian club, his market value hovers around £17m, according toTransfermarkt. The contract is set to expire on the 30th of June 2028, implying approximately three years and nine months left to run.
Hien's journey in professional football began in January 2017 with the local Swedish club, Vasalunds IF, plying their trade in the Division 1 Norra. A few years later, in January 2021, he elevated his career by moving to Djurgardens IF, a club competing in the Allsvenskan, the top tier of Swedish football. During his initial 2021 season with Djurgardens IF, Hien managed to feature in five first-team league matches. Unleashing more of his potential in the subsequent season, he increased his tally to 17 first team appearances, celebrating two goal-scoring moments.
Seeking depth in experience, Hien found himself on loan with his previous club, Vasalunds IF, in July 2021, and circulating back to Djurgardens IF in January 2022 following the closure of his temporary tenure. Once again, he featured regularly in the Allsvenskan for Djurgardens, achieving similar league performance as his original stint.
The summer of 2022 marked a pivotal point in Hien's career as he unwrapped his passport to join Hellas Verona, a Serie A club in Italy, with a transfer fee around £2.3m. In his debut 2022 - 2023 season at Hellas Verona, his performances grew more consistent, earning him 32 first-team league appearances. However, in the following season, his involvement dropped to ten matches.
January 2024 saw another shift in scenery for Hien; he transferred to Atalanta, also in Serie A, for an increased fee of about £7.8m. His initial half-season with Atalanta in 2023-2024 garnered 16 matches. Continuing to ply his trade for Atalanta, Hien has already made five first-team appearances in the 2024-2025 season.
Showcasing his abilities beyond club football, Hien has also participated in international tournaments, namely Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024 for Sweden, Europa League 2023-2024 for Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup 2024-2025 for Atalanta, Nations League 2024-2025 for Sweden, and Champions League 2024-2025 for Atalanta. In total, he has made a significant number of starts with some substitute appearances.
