Isak Hien

On 14 September 2022, Hien was selected for the Sweden national team for the first time ahead of their 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B games against Serbia and Slovenia. 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.

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. He went on to make 43 appearances in Serie A during his season and a half at the Veneto club.

Atalanta

On 2 January 2024, Hien joined fellow Serie A side Atalanta, signing a contract until June 2028. The transfer commanded a reported fee of €9 million. After making his debut as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Roma on 7 January, Hien established himself in the Atalanta team that won the 2023–24 UEFA Europa League 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.

Club

As of match played 22 May 2026

International

As of match played 25 June 2026

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.