Isaac Kiese Thelin is a Swedish footballer who plays as a forward for Bayer Leverkusen, on loan from Anderlecht, and the Sweden national team.
On 5 July 2014 it was confirmed by Malmo FF that Kiese Thelin would join the club on 15 July 2014. In his 14 league appearances for the club he scored five goals. He also scored two important goals for the club in the UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign. After the season, he was nominated for newcomer of the year at Svenska idrottsgalan. On 22 January 2015, Ligue 1 club Bordeaux confirmed the transfer of Kiese Thelin. He signed a contract lasting until 2019. On 5 January 2017, the Swedish striker joined Belgian Jupiler Pro League giant Anderlecht on loan. On 31 August 2017 Anderlecht bought his rights from Bordeaux and loaned him to Waasland-Beveren.
Kiese Thelin was selected for Sweden U17 in 2009, he made three caps and scored once. Thelin was selected for Sweden U21 in 2014 and scored two goals in his first two appearances. He made his international debut on 15 November 2014 against Montenegro. In May 2018 he was named in Sweden's 23 man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. |
