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Erling Braut Haaland (né Håland;[2] Urban East Norwegian: [ˈhòːlɑn];[3] born 21 July 2000) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, and the greatest Norwegian player ever, he is known for his speed, strength, positioning, and finishing inside the box.

Key Information

Haaland began his senior career with Bryne and Molde before signing with Red Bull Salzburg in 2019, where he won the Austrian Bundesliga and the Austrian Cup. Haaland joined Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund in 2020, where he won the DFB-Pokal in 2021. In 2022, Haaland transferred to Manchester City for a fee of €60 million (£51.2 million) and won the continental treble in his debut campaign: he set the record for most goals scored by a player in a Premier League season (36) and most goals by a Premier League player in all competitions in one season (52),[4] winning the Premier League Golden Boot, European Golden Shoe and the Gerd Müller Trophy. He was also named UEFA Men's Player of the Year, IFFHS World's Best Player, and finished runner-up in the Ballon d'Or. He also ranks as Manchester City's eighth-highest all-time top goalscorer.

Haaland has won several other individual awards: he is the only player to win Premier League Young Player and Player of the Season in one season. He won the 2020 Golden Boy, was named Bundesliga Player of the Season in 2021, and was included in the FIFA FIFPro World11 for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. He has also set numerous records, including most goals in a Premier League season and the quickest to score eight hat-tricks.

Haaland represented Norway across youth level, winning the Golden Boot at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he scored a record nine goals in a single match. He made his senior international debut for Norway in 2019 at the age of 18: he has earned 46 caps and scored 51 goals, making him Norway's all-time top goalscorer.

Early life

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Erling Braut Haaland[5] was born Erling Braut Håland[6] on 21 July 2000[7] in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, as his father Alfie Haaland was playing for Leeds United in the Premier League at the time.[8] In 2004, at the age of three, he moved to Bryne, his parents' hometown in Norway.[9][10]

Along with playing football from an early age, Haaland took part in various other sports as a child, including handball, golf, and track and field.[11] He also reportedly achieved a world record in his age category for the standing long jump when he was five, with a recorded distance of 1.63 metres in 2006.[12]

Club career

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Bryne

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Haaland started in the academy of his hometown club Bryne at the age of five.[13][14]

During the 2015 and 2016 seasons, Haaland played for Bryne 2 (Bryne's reserve team) in the Norwegian fourth tier and impressed, scoring 18 goals in 14 matches.[15] He debuted for Bryne 2 on 5 October 2015 in the Group 6 of the 2015 fourth division in a 1–0 home loss against Start reserves[16] and five days later he scored his first goal on senior level against Hei in a 2–1 defeat away to Heistad.[17] The following season he appeared more often in the Bryne 2 squad and he scored his first career hat-trick[18] on 19 September 2016, aged 16 and 2 months, in an away 5–3 win over Vard Haugesund 2 in the Group 6 of the Norwegian fourth tier.[19]

In May 2016, Gaute Larsen was sacked as Bryne manager, and youth coach Berntsen was promoted to caretaker manager. Having worked closely with Haaland in other youth teams, the interim manager handed the teenager his first start, three months before his 16th birthday.[20][14] His first game with Bryne FK was a second-tier 1. divisjon match against Ranheim on 12 May.[21]

After having initially being deployed as a winger, Berntsen put Haaland in his favoured central role as a striker after a few matches. Although he failed to score in his breakthrough season at Bryne, Haaland was offered a trial by German club TSG Hoffenheim before eventually moving to Molde to play under Ole Gunnar Solskjær.[20] Haaland made 16 total senior appearances for Bryne.[15]

Molde

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Haaland playing for Molde in 2018

On 1 February 2017, Molde announced the signing of 16-year-old Haaland.[22] He made his debut for the club on 26 April in a Norwegian Cup match against Volda TI, scoring on his debut in a 3–2 win.[23] Haaland's debut in the Eliteserien came on 4 June, being brought on as a 71st-minute substitute against Sarpsborg 08 and receiving a yellow card in just over a minute of play on the pitch.[24] On 6 August 2017, Haaland scored the winner for Molde in the 77th minute against Tromsø IL, his first goal in the league.[25] His second strike of the season came on 17 September, as he bagged the decisive goal against Viking FK in a 3–2 victory. In the aftermath of the game, Haaland received criticism from teammate Björn Bergmann Sigurðarson for celebrating his goal towards Viking supporters.[26] Haaland finished his first season at Molde with four goals in 20 appearances.[27]

On 1 July 2018, Haaland scored four goals in the opening 21 minutes against Brann, securing his team a 4–0 victory over the unbeaten league leaders at the time. After the match, Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær compared Haaland's style of play to Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku, and said the club had rejected several bids for the striker from different clubs.[28] In the following match a week later, Haaland continued his scoring run with a brace against Vålerenga in a 5–1 win.[29] He scored his first goal in UEFA competition on 26 July, converting a penalty in Molde's 3–0 Europa League qualifying victory against KF Laçi.[30] Due to a sprained ankle, Haaland did not participate in Molde's last three league matches of the season.[31] For his performances in the 2018 Eliteserien, Haaland received the Eliteserien Breakthrough of the Year award.[32] He finished the 2018 season as Molde's top goalscorer, scoring 16 goals in 30 matches across all competitions.[33]

Red Bull Salzburg

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Haaland playing for Red Bull Salzburg in 2019

On 19 August 2018, Austrian Bundesliga champions Red Bull Salzburg announced that Haaland would join the club on 1 January 2019, signing a five-year contract.[34] The Athletic's Phil Hay would later reveal that prior to his move to Salzburg, Haaland was also subject of an offer from his father's former club Leeds United.[35] He made his debut for the club on 17 February, the 2018–19 Austrian Cup quarter-finals against Wiener Neustädter,[36] and scored his first goal on 12 May in the Austrian Bundesliga 2–1 win over LASK.[37]

On 19 July, he scored his first hat-trick for the club in a 7–1 Austrian Cup win against SC-ESV Parndorf,[38] and followed this up with his first hat-trick in the league on 10 August, scoring three in a 5–2 victory against Wolfsberger AC.[39] He got a third hat-trick for Salzburg on 14 September in a 7–2 victory over TSV Hartberg; this was the sixth consecutive league game Haaland had scored in, with 11 total goals.[40] Three days later, Haaland made his debut in the UEFA Champions League against Genk, where he scored three goals in the first half of an eventual 6–2 victory, his fourth overall hat-trick for Salzburg,[41] becoming the only player to score a first-half hat-trick on competition debut.[42]

In his next two matches of the Champions League season, Haaland recorded a goal against Liverpool at Anfield and a further two against Napoli, becoming only the second teenager after Karim Benzema in the history of the competition to score in each of his first three appearances. His six goals were also the most scored by any player in their first three Champions League matches.[43] After converting a penalty in Salzburg's reverse fixture against Napoli, Haaland became the first teenager to score in his first four matches in the competition, and only the fourth player of any age to achieve this feat, following Zé Carlos, Alessandro Del Piero and Diego Costa.[44] He then scored all three goals in Salzburg's 3–0 victory at Wolfsberger AC on 10 November, recording his fifth hat-trick of the season and his second against Wolfsberg.[45]

On 27 November, Haaland came off the bench to score another goal against Genk, joining Del Piero, Serhiy Rebrov, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski as the only players to score in the first five matches of a Champions League group stage, and becoming the first teenager to score in five consecutive matches in the competition.[46][47] However, he would fail to find the net in Salzburg's final group match against Liverpool, as his team lost 2–0 and were eliminated from the competition.[48] This would prove to be Haaland's final game for the club; he departed Salzburg having recorded 29 goals, with 28 of these coming in only 22 appearances made during the 2019–20 season.[49]

Borussia Dortmund

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2019–20: Debut season

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Despite being a reported target of Manchester United and Juventus, Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund confirmed the signing of Haaland on 29 December 2019, three days before the winter transfer window opened, for a fee reported to be in the region of €20 million, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract.[50][51]

Haaland made his debut for Dortmund away to FC Augsburg on 18 January 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute and scoring a hat-trick within 23 minutes in a 5–3 win.[52] This made him only the second player in Dortmund history after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score three goals on their Bundesliga debut.[53] Six days later, Haaland once again came off the bench, making his second club appearance in Dortmund's match against FC Köln. He scored after 12 minutes and netted a second goal 10 minutes later, contributing to a 5–1 victory.[54] Haaland became the first Bundesliga player to score five goals in his opening two matches, as well as the fastest player to reach that tally (56 minutes played).[55] Despite being on the pitch in the league for only an hour, he won January's Bundesliga Player of the Month award.[56] Haaland got a brace against Union Berlin on 1 February, becoming the first player in history to score seven goals in their first three Bundesliga matches.[57]

On 18 February, Haaland scored both Dortmund goals in their 2–1 first leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16. This brought his total to 10 Champions League goals for the 2019–20 campaign in only his eighth overall appearance in the competition, adding to the eight he had scored for Salzburg in the group stage.[58] Dortmund would lose 2–0 in the return leg on 11 March, however, as Haaland saw elimination from the competition for a second time in the same season.[59] Following the Bundesliga's return on 16 May in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Haaland scored Dortmund's opener of their 4–0 Revierderby win over Schalke 04, his tenth goal of the Bundesliga season.[60] On 20 June, he scored both goals in a 2–0 win against RB Leipzig to secure second place for Dortmund, which would lead to Champions League football in the following season.[61] Haaland concluded his 2019–20 campaign with 44 goals in 40 club appearances across all competitions played for both Salzburg and Dortmund.[62]

2020–21: UCL top scorer and DFB-Pokal title

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Haaland playing for Borussia Dortmund in 2020

On 19 September 2020, in Dortmund's first match of the new season, Haaland scored a brace in a 3–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.[63] He scored his team's equaliser in their 2–3 Der Klassiker defeat to Bayern Munich in the DFL-Supercup on 30 September,[64] and again found the net against Bayern when the sides met in the league on 7 November, with Dortmund losing 2–3 once more.[65] On 21 November, Haaland scored four goals in 32 minutes of a 5–2 away victory against Hertha BSC.[66] These five goals in November saw him crowned the Bundesliga Player of the Month for a second time.[67]

Haaland continued his goalscoring feats in the Champions League, scoring six times in the first four matches of the 2020–21 group stage, with his brace in a 3–0 win over Club Brugge on 24 November making him the fastest player to record 15 Champions League goals; he had reached this benchmark in 12 matches.[68] Hours before Dortmund's fifth group match against Lazio on 2 December, however, the club announced that Haaland had suffered a hamstring injury, which kept him out of action until after the new year.[69]

Haaland made his return against VfL Wolfsburg on 3 January 2021.[70] He scored a brace away against RB Leipzig in a 3–1 win on 9 January,[71] and another two in a 4–2 defeat to Mönchengladbach on 22 January.[72] On 17 February, he scored two goals in Dortmund's 3–2 away victory against Sevilla in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.[73] In Dortmund's reverse league fixture against Bayern at the Allianz Arena on 6 March, Haaland scored twice within the opening 10 minutes to give his team a 2–0 lead. However, he was substituted off in the second half after picking up a knock, as Bayern rallied to win the match 4–2.[74] Haaland's second goal was the 100th of his senior career, reaching this milestone in 146 appearances.[75]

Haaland scored another brace against Sevilla in the second leg on 9 March in a 2–2 draw, advancing to the quarter-finals 5–4 on aggregate.[76] With only 14 matches played, this made him both the fastest and youngest player to reach 20 goals in the competition, also becoming the first player to score multiple times in four consecutive Champions League appearances.[77] After missing two matches due to deep bruising,[78] Haaland returned to Dortmund's starting line-up on 13 May for the 2021 DFB-Pokal final; he scored a brace in his team's 4–1 win over Leipzig, securing his first title with the club.[79] He ended the season with 41 goals in all competitions, including 27 in the league, which won him the fan-voted Bundesliga Player of the Season award,[80] and finished the season as the top scorer of the Champions League with 10 goals,[81] later being awarded the competition's best forward.[82]

2021–22: Injury struggles and departure

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Haaland started off the 2021–22 season with a hat-trick versus Wehen Wiesbaden in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on 7 August 2021.[83] A week later, on matchday one of the Bundesliga, he scored a brace and assisted two goals as Dortmund beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5–2.[84] During the first months of the season, Haaland was sidelined with a hamstring injury, returning on 16 October and scoring a brace against Mainz in a 3–1 victory.[85] Shortly after, Haaland suffered a hip flexor injury, which sidelined him for two months.[86] He made his return on 27 November, scoring his 50th Bundesliga goal in a 3–1 victory over Wolfsburg, setting a new record for the fewest appearances and also became the youngest player to score 50 league goals.[87]

On 10 May, Dortmund announced that Haaland would be leaving at the end of the season to sign for Premier League club Manchester City.[88] Four days later, he bid farewell to the club at the Westfalenstadion prior to Dortmund's final match against Hertha BSC, and scored Dortmund's first goal in a 2–1 win.[89]

Manchester City

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2022–23: Record-breaking debut season and continental treble

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Haaland (centre) playing for Manchester City against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2022

On 10 May 2022, Premier League club Manchester City announced they had reached a deal to sign Haaland after activating his €60 million (£51.2 million) release clause.[90] The deal was formalised on 13 June, with City confirming that Haaland would be joining the club on 1 July on a five-year contract.[91] He made his competitive debut on 30 July, playing 90 minutes of a 3–1 defeat to Liverpool in the 2022 FA Community Shield.[92]

Haaland scored twice on his league debut against West Ham United on 7 August 2022, the only goals of a 2–0 away victory.[93] On 27 August, he scored his first Premier League hat-trick in a 4–2 win against Crystal Palace,[94] and recorded his second, a perfect hat-trick,[95] four days later in a 6–0 win against Nottingham Forest. This made Haaland the fastest individual in Premier League history to score two hat-tricks, beating the previous record by 14 matches;[96] he was later voted Premier League Player of the Month for August, his first month playing in the league.[97]

On 6 September, Haaland made his Champions League debut for the club, getting a brace against Sevilla and becoming the first player to score 25 goals in their first 20 Champions League appearances.[98][99] He became the first player to score more than one goal on competition debut for three different clubs.[42] In City's second group stage match a week later against his former club Borussia Dortmund, Haaland scored an acrobatic effort late in the contest to secure his side a 2–1 comeback victory.[100] His winner was subsequently voted Champions League Goal of the Week by fans, and would later go on to be selected as the competition's Goal of the Season by UEFA's Technical Observer panel.[101][102]

On 2 October, Haaland became the first player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick in three successive home matches during City's 6–3 derby win against Manchester United, additionally earning two assists.[103] He also became the quickest player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks, doing so in eight league matches and surpassing the previous record of 48 set by Michael Owen in 1998, as well as halving Alan Shearer's record of scoring three hat-tricks in a ten-match spell set during the 1994–95 season.[104] Haaland's brace in City's 3–1 away win over Leeds United on 28 December took his tally to 20 goals in 14 league matches, becoming the fastest player in history to reach 20 Premier League goals and beating Sunderland's Kevin Phillips' previous record by seven matches.[105] On 22 January 2023, he scored a fourth hat-trick of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers, giving him a total of 25 Premier League goals after just 19 matches; this surpassed the top scorers of the previous season, Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min, who both scored 23 league goals across the entire campaign.[106]

On 14 March, Haaland scored five goals in a 7–0 round of 16 victory against RB Leipzig, tying Lionel Messi and Luiz Adriano for the most goals scored in a single Champions League match.[107] He also set the new record for fastest time to score five goals in a Champions League match.[108] In doing so, he reached 39 goals across all competitions, breaking Tommy Johnson's club record of 38 goals scored in a single season for City set in 1928–29.[107] During City's FA Cup quarter-final match against Burnley four days later, Haaland scored his sixth hat-trick of the season, passing the 40-goal mark across all competitions.[109]

On 11 April, Haaland scored the third goal of City's 3–0 Champions League win against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, his 45th goal of the season overall. This broke the previous record of 44 goals across all competitions in a season by a Premier League player held by Salah and Ruud van Nistelrooy.[110] Haaland registered two assists and a goal in his side's 4–1 home victory against league leaders Arsenal on 26 April, closing the gap between them and City in the table to just two points while the latter still had two matches in hand.[111] He would then score his 50th goal of the campaign across all competitions on 30 April against Fulham.[112] His six goals and two assists during April saw him win the league's Player of the Month for a second time.[113]

On 3 May, in City's return fixture against West Ham, Haaland scored his 35th league goal of the campaign, surpassing Shearer and Andy Cole's joint record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season.[4] A week later, he was named FWA Footballer of the Year.[114] He won by a record margin, earning 82% of the vote ahead of Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard and becoming only the fourth player to claim the award in their debut season.[115][116] He would also go on to be voted PFA Players' Player of the Year by his colleagues in August.[117] Haaland won his first trophy with Manchester City after they clinched the 2022–23 Premier League title on 20 May.[118] By assisting Phil Foden's goal in a draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on 24 May, he reached 44 combined league goals and assists, thereby equalling Thierry Henry's record for most total goal contributions in a 38-game Premier League season.[119] Haaland's debut season in England earned him the Premier League Golden Boot, after finishing as the league's top goalscorer, and the European Golden Shoe, given to the top domestic scorer in Europe.[120] With 36 goals in 35 appearances, he set the new record for highest number of goals scored in a Premier League season.[121]

Haaland played the entirety of City's FA Cup final victory over Manchester United on 3 June, securing his second title with the club.[122] He then played another 90 minutes in the following week's Champions League final against Inter Milan. Despite Haaland struggling to have a large impact on the match,[123] City would win 1–0 to earn a maiden Champions League title and achieve only the second-ever continental treble by an English side.[124] With 12 goals, Haaland finished as the top scorer of the Champions League season for a second time,[125] joining Messi as the only players to accomplish this feat twice before turning 23.[126] Haaland would be subsequently named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year in August, ahead of Messi and Manchester City teammate Kevin De Bruyne.[127][128]

2023–24: Second consecutive Premier League Golden Boot

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Haaland with Manchester City in 2023

Manchester City began their 2023–24 Premier League season on 11 August 2023, with Haaland scoring a brace in a 3–0 away win against newly promoted team Burnley.[129] Just days later, Haaland would win his first trophy of the season following City's victory over Europa League winners Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup; although not scoring during the match, he did convert the first penalty in the shoot-out following the end of regulation.[130] On 29 August, Haaland was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year,[131] having earlier been included in the PFA Team of the Year for the Premier League.[132]

With his first three goals of the season, Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 league goals in Europe's top 5 leagues, accomplishing the feat in just 103 appearances, surpassing the previous record of 100 goals in 133 appearances set by Ronaldo.[133][134]

After registering a seventh club hat-trick plus an assist against Fulham on 2 September, Haaland became the fastest ever player to achieve 50 Premier League goal involvements (goals plus assists); with just 39 appearances in the competition, he eclipsed Andy Cole's previous record by four matches.[135] On 25 October, Haaland scored his first two Champions League goals of the season in a 3–1 win at Young Boys. On 29 October, he recorded two goals and one assist in a 3–0 derby win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.[136] The following day, he was presented with the Gerd Müller Trophy at the 2023 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony, given to the player with the most goals scored for club and country across a single season.[137] On 25 November, Haaland became the fastest player to score 50 Premier League goals in a 1–1 draw with Liverpool; with just 48 appearances, he comfortably beat the previous record of 65 matches by Andy Cole.[138] After suffering a bone stress injury in his foot in early December, Haaland would miss nearly two months of action, including City's success at the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, and would not return to the pitch until the end of January 2024.[139]

On 20 February 2024, Haaland scored the sole goal of a home win over Brentford, joining Harry Kane as the only players to have scored against every Premier League team they had faced.[140] A week later, he netted five goals in a 6–2 victory against Luton Town in the FA Cup, marking the second time he achieved such a feat for the club and becoming the first player to do so twice.[141] Additionally, he matched his club's record for most goals by an individual in an FA Cup match, a record previously held by Frank Roberts in 1926 and Bobby Marshall in 1930. Furthermore, Haaland's accomplishment marked the first instance of a player scoring five goals in the competition since George Best in 1970.[142] On 4 May, Haaland scored four goals in a 5–1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, his first league hat-trick of the year and third of the season in all competitions.[143]

Haaland scored both goals in City's 2–0 vital win away to Tottenham Hotspur on 14 May, bringing his side back to the top of the Premier League table with one match remaining.[144] Five days later, City would successfully defend their title following a 3–1 victory against West Ham.[145] Haaland also secured a second consecutive Premier League Golden Boot, with 27 goals in 31 matches.[146] However, he would be unable to retain the FA Cup, failing to score in City's 2–1 final rematch defeat to Manchester United on 25 May.[147]

2024–25: Further goalscoring records

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Haaland with Manchester City in 2024

After failing to score in City's opening 2024 Community Shield victory over Manchester United, but having successfully converted his penalty in the shoot-out, Haaland scored the club's first goal of the league season in a 2–0 victory at Chelsea on 18 August 2024, in what was his 100th appearance for City.[148][149] On 25 August, Haaland netted his first hat-trick of the season with the help of a penalty in a 4–1 victory against newly promoted Ipswich Town, his seventh Premier League hat-trick.[150] In the following match on 31 August against West Ham United, he recorded another hat-trick in a 3–1 away victory, tying Harry Kane as the active player with the most Premier League hat-tricks, with eight. Haaland's hat-trick against the Hammers also allowed Manchester City to surpass Liverpool as the club with the most hat-tricks in the Premier League.[151] Haaland's seven goals after three matches broke the record of six set by former City player Edin Džeko, for the most goals in the first three Premier League matches of a season; he also became the first player to score two hat-tricks in a team's first three league matches since Paul Jewell of Bradford City in the 1994–95 season.[152] On 14 September, Haaland scored another two goals in a 2–1 victory over Brentford, eclipsing Wayne Rooney's record tally of eight goals in the first four matches of a Premier League season achieved with Manchester United in the 2011–12 season, after only deciding to play the day before following the death of a close family friend.[153] On 22 September, Haaland matched Cristiano Ronaldo's record of reaching 100 goals across all competitions for one club in 105 appearances in Europe's top five leagues, when he scored the opener in a 2–2 draw against Arsenal.[154]

On 17 January 2025, Haaland signed to extend his contract with the club until 2034, while his previous deal was due to expire in 2027.[155][156] The deal is the longest in Premier League history, with Haaland reportedly earning £500,000 per week with this new agreement.[157] Following former club captain Kyle Walker's loan departure, Haaland was nominated to take up the captaincy by manager Pep Guardiola. He debuted as captain on 15 February, in a 4–0 win over Newcastle United.[158] After scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on 15 March, Haaland overtook Alan Shearer to become the fastest player to reach 100 goal involvements in the Premier League, doing so in 94 matches.[159] During City's FA Cup quarter-final match against Bournemouth, Haaland battled for the ball with Lewis Cook, and ended up colliding into the electronic advertising boards.[160] This resulted in him injuring his ankle and missing a number of matches, making his return on 10 May in a goalless draw against already relegated Southampton.[161] On 17 May, in the FA Cup final against Crystal Place, Haaland turned down the opportunity to take a penalty, instead handing the ball to Omar Marmoush, whose effort was saved by Dean Henderson. At the time, City were losing 1–0, and Palace would see the game out in the second half to win the first ever trophy in their history.[162] Haaland finished the Premier League season with 22 goals, behind Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak, scoring on the final day in a 2–0 win over Fulham.[163]

On 26 June, Haaland scored his 300th career goal in a 5–2 win over Juventus in a FIFA Club World Cup group stage match, becoming, at the age of 24 years and 340 days, the second-youngest player in the 21st century to reach the landmark, only behind Kylian Mbappé.[164][165] In the following match on 30 June, he scored again in a 4–3 loss to Al Hilal in the round of 16, matching Lionel Messi's record for most goals in official international club competitions before the age of 25 (both at 56).[166]

2025–26: Fourth season for City

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On 16 August 2025, Haaland scored a brace in City's first match of the 2025–26 Premier League, helping his team to a 4–0 away victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers.[167] On 31 August, Haaland scored against Brighton & Hove Albion, and became the player with the most goals (88) in his first 100 matches in the Premier League, surpassing Alan Shearer's record of 79 goals.[168] On 14 September, he scored a brace in City's 3–0 home win in the Manchester derby.[169] Four days later, he scored the first goal in City's opening match in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, a 2–0 home victory against Napoli, becoming the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the competition, having done so in only 49 matches.[170][171][172]

International career

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2015–2018: Youth level

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Haaland plays for Norway, and has represented them at various age groups. On 27 March 2018, while with the Norway under-19 side,[173] Haaland scored a hat-trick against Scotland in a 5–4 victory, helping his country secure qualification to the 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[174] On 22 July 2018, Haaland scored a penalty against Italy in a 1–1 draw during the tournament finals.[175] On 30 May 2019, Haaland scored nine goals in the Norway under-20 team's 12–0 win against Honduras at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Lublin, Poland.[176][177] This was Norway's biggest ever win at U-20 level, as well as Honduras' heaviest ever defeat. Haaland also set a new U-20 World Cup record for most goals scored by a single player in a match, with the result additionally being the biggest win by any team in the history of the tournament.[178] Despite the Norwegians being eliminated in the group stage, and Haaland not scoring in any other matches at the tournament, he still won the Golden Boot as the competition's top scorer.[179]

2019–2021: Senior debut and first major tournament

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Born in Leeds, Haaland was eligible to play for England, but only wished to play for Norway according to coach Gareth Southgate.[180]

On 28 August 2019, Haaland was named by manager Lars Lagerbäck to the Norway senior team squad to face Malta and Sweden in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches, debuting on 5 September 2019 against the former opponent.[181] On 4 September 2020, Haaland scored his first senior international goal for Norway in a 1–2 loss against Austria in the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League B.[182] Three days later, he scored a brace in a 5–1 victory against Northern Ireland.[183]

On 11 October, Haaland scored his first international hat-trick in Norway's 4–0 victory over Romania in a Nations League B match, bringing his tally for the senior team to six goals in six matches played.[184]

2021–present: Consecutive Nations League top scorer and all-time Norway top scorer

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Haaland (right) celebrating a goal with Norway in 2025

During the September 2021 international break, Haaland scored five goals in three World Cup qualification matches, including a second hat-trick for Norway in a 5–1 victory against Gibraltar.[185] With six goals in League B between June and September 2022, he finished as the joint-top scorer of the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League.[186]

Haaland's brace in a Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus on 12 October 2023 brought his international tally to 27 goals in 27 appearances, surpassing Einar Gundersen as Norway's second-highest all-time top scorer.[187] On 5 June 2024, Haaland scored a third hat-trick for his country in a 3–0 friendly win against Kosovo, bringing him within three goals of Norwegian top scorer Jørgen Juve.[188]

On 10 October 2024, Haaland scored a brace in a 3–0 Nations League win over Slovenia, reaching 34 international goals to become Norway's all-time top scorer at the age of just 24, and overtaking Juve's record that had stood since 1937.[189] On 17 November, he recorded a fourth international hat-trick in a 5–0 win against Kazakhstan, helping Norway clinch promotion to League A of the Nations League for the first time.[190]

On 6 June 2025, Haaland scored Norway's final goal in their 3–0 World Cup qualifying win against Italy, securing the nation's first victory over the Italians in 25 years.[191] On 9 September, he scored five goals and assisted a further two in an 11–1 win over Moldova, becoming the first male European player to record five goals in a World Cup qualifier since Hans Krankl in 1977.[192] A month later, on 11 October, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 win over Israel, becoming the fastest player to reach 50 international goals, breaking Harry Kane's record by achieving the milestone in just 46 matches compared to Kane's 71.[193]

Player profile

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Style of play

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A prolific goalscorer and widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, Haaland has all the attributes of a complete centre forward.[194][195][196] He uses his sizeable frame to hold play up effectively and involve others. He has the pace and clever movement to run in behind, he can dribble and create, and he can finish with both feet and his head. He usually comes deep to collect the ball to help his team build play, often looking to spread the ball wide for a teammate, before turning and sprinting towards goal. He sometimes comes too deep for the defenders to follow him; as such he has the awareness to turn on the ball and create from a forward-facing position. In the penalty area he makes small, sharp movements to spot an opportunity for a teammate to attempt to find him in space, and can change the line on which he is running and accelerate into that space, making him extremely difficult for defenders to read.[197][198]

Haaland uses his body well when playing with his back to goal, protecting the ball effectively as he tries to bring it under control. He uses his strength to secure possession when under pressure and is also effective in providing his team's defenders with some respite following a clearance. His creativity is most apparent when he drifts into the left inside channel. His primary aim is always to get a shot off, but he also has the vision and skill to pick out a delayed run from midfield in the centre. His ability to carry the ball at pace also helps create for others, especially on the counter-attack.[199][200] Even though he is less involved in possession than a typical striker, his calmness, patience, timing, and off-the-ball movement have a huge impact in build-up plays.[201]

Haaland idolises Zlatan Ibrahimović and Cristiano Ronaldo, but also cites Michu, Jamie Vardy, Sergio Agüero and Robin van Persie as inspirations, and credits Virgil van Dijk and Sergio Ramos as two of the toughest defenders he has played against.[202][203][204]

After scoring a goal, Haaland is known to perform a "meditation" celebration, in which he assumes the lotus position;[205][206][207] the celebration has been featured in the FIFA series of video games.[205]

Reception

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After his record breaking first season in England, Gary Neville proclaimed that Haaland is "truly unique" and that he has the skill and strength of Wayne Rooney and the talent and finishing of Harry Kane and Ronaldo.[208] His manager at City, Pep Guardiola, opined that Haaland has the potential to get even better.[209] In 2022, Jürgen Klopp labelled Haaland as the "best striker in the world" and stated that "physically he sets new standards, the combination of being really physical and technical and sensational awareness, his orientation on the pitch is exceptional, he knows always where the decisive gaps are, barely offside".[210] In 2024, FIFPRO declared him to be "the deadliest striker in football today".[211]

Personal life

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Haaland is the son of the Norwegian former footballer Alfie Haaland and former women's heptathlon athlete Gry Marita Braut.[212] In a 2017 interview with Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten, Haaland said that "The dream is to win the Premier League with Leeds".[213] His cousins Jonatan Braut Brunes and Albert Tjåland are also professional footballers.[214][215]

Haaland is a practitioner of meditation.[216]

In 2016, Haaland and his Norway under-17 teammates Erik Botheim and Erik Tobias Sandberg, under the group name Flow Kingz, released a single entitled "Kygo jo", which has over 14 million views on YouTube.[217][218]

In October 2024, Haaland announced via social media that he was expecting a first child with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen.[219] His child was born in December.[220]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 26 October 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bryne 2 2015[221] 3. divisjon 3 2 — — — — 3 2
2016[221] 3. divisjon 11 16 — — — — 11 16
Total 14 18 — — — — 14 18
Bryne 2016[221] 1. divisjon 16 0 0 0 — — — 16 0
Molde 2 2017[221] 3. divisjon 4 2 — — — — 4 2
Molde 2017[221] Eliteserien 14 2 6 2 — — — 20 4
2018[222] Eliteserien 25 12 0 0 — 5[c] 4 — 30 16
Total 39 14 6 2 — 5 4 — 50 20
Red Bull Salzburg 2018–19[223] Austrian Bundesliga 2 1 2 0 — 1[c] 0 — 5 1
2019–20[223] Austrian Bundesliga 14 16 2 4 — 6[d] 8 — 22 28
Total 16 17 4 4 — 7 8 — 27 29
Borussia Dortmund 2019–20[223] Bundesliga 15 13 1 1 — 2[d] 2 — 18 16
2020–21[223] Bundesliga 28 27 4 3 — 8[d] 10 1[e] 1 41 41
2021–22[223] Bundesliga 24 22 2 4 — 3[d] 3 1[e] 0 30 29
Total 67 62 7 8 — 13 15 2 1 89 86
Manchester City 2022–23[224] Premier League 35 36 4 3 2 1 11[d] 12 1[f] 0 53 52
2023–24[225] Premier League 31 27 3 5 0 0 9[d] 6 2[g] 0 45 38
2024–25[226] Premier League 31 22 3 1 0 0 9[d] 8 5[h] 3 48 34
2025–26[227] Premier League 9 11 0 0 0 0 3[d] 4 — 12 15
Total 106 96 10 9 2 1 32 30 8 3 158 139
Career total 262 209 27 23 2 1 57 57 10 4 358 294
  1. ^ Includes Norwegian Cup, Austrian Cup, DFB-Pokal, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  5. ^ a b Appearance in DFL-Supercup
  6. ^ Appearance in FA Community Shield
  7. ^ One appearance in FA Community Shield, one appearance in UEFA Super Cup
  8. ^ One appearance in FA Community Shield, four appearances and three goals in FIFA Club World Cup

International

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Further information: List of international goals scored by Erling Haaland
As of match played 11 October 2025[228]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Norway 2019 2 0
2020 5 6
2021 8 6
2022 8 9
2023 6 6
2024 10 11
2025 7 13
Total 46 51

Honours

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Red Bull Salzburg

Borussia Dortmund

Manchester City

Norway U17

Individual

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Erling Haaland (born 21 July 2000) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team. Born in Leeds, England, to Norwegian parents—his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, was a professional footballer—he returned to Norway as a child and progressed through the youth ranks of Bryne FK before joining Molde in 2016. Haaland made his senior debut for Molde in 2017 and scored four goals in a single Eliteserien match in 2018, helping the team finish second in the league under Ole Gunnar Solskjær. In January 2019, he transferred to Red Bull Salzburg, where he won two Austrian Bundesliga titles and the Austrian Cup, scoring 29 goals in 27 league matches during the 2019–20 season. In January 2020, Haaland joined Borussia Dortmund, scoring 86 goals in 89 appearances, winning the DFB-Pokal in 2021, and earning Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2020–21. He signed for Manchester City in July 2022 and scored 52 goals in his debut season to help the club achieve a treble of the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League. He broke the Premier League single-season goal record with 36 goals in 2022–23 to claim the Golden Boot, repeated the award in 2023–24 with 27 goals as City retained the title, and reached his 150th goal for the club—a penalty against Brighton & Hove Albion on 7 January 2026—in January 2026. He scored the winning penalty in a 2–1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on 8 February 2026, amid a controversial late red card incident involving Dominik Szoboszlai after a VAR review. Haaland debuted internationally for Norway in September 2019. As of November 2025, he has scored 53 goals in 47 caps, having reached 50 goals in October 2025 to become Norway's all-time leading scorer in 2024 and contributing significantly to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Renowned for his explosive pace, physical presence, and clinical finishing, Haaland holds numerous records, including the most goals in a UEFA Champions League season (12 in 2022–23).

Early life

Family and upbringing

Erling Haaland was born on 21 July 2000 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, to Norwegian parents Alf-Inge Haaland and Gry Marita Braut. His father, Alf-Inge (commonly known as Alfie), was a professional footballer playing for Leeds United at the time, having joined in 1997 after earlier stints including Nottingham Forest; he earned 34 caps for Norway. His mother, Gry Marita Braut, is a former Norwegian heptathlete who won the national championship in the event during the 1990s. The couple met in England while Alf-Inge played for Nottingham Forest. Haaland is the youngest of three siblings, with older brother Astor and older sister Gabrielle, both living in Norway. His parents separated during his childhood; Alf-Inge later remarried and had two more daughters, Haaland's half-sisters. Retired from playing since 2003, Alf-Inge serves as Haaland's agent and has guided his professional career. In 2004, at age three, the family moved from England to Bryne, a small town in southwestern Norway, after Alf-Inge's retirement. Raised in Bryne, Haaland grew up in a sports-oriented environment and participated in football, handball, athletics, and skiing until focusing exclusively on football at age 14.

Introduction to football

Erling Haaland, born Erling Braut Haaland on 21 July 2000 in Leeds, England, was introduced to football at a young age through the influence of his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, a former professional footballer who played for clubs including Bryne FK, Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and Manchester City. The family relocated to Bryne, Norway, in 2004 after Alf-Inge's retirement in 2003 due to injury, where Erling began his organized football journey by joining the local club Bryne FK's youth academy at the age of five in 2005. From the outset, Haaland displayed remarkable talent, reportedly scoring goals during his very first training session and quickly advancing to the under-6 team due to his superior skills. Under the guidance of childhood coach Alf Ingve Berntsen at Bryne FK, Haaland trained with older age groups by the age of seven, compensating for his initial lack of physicality with intelligent positioning and technical proficiency in the penalty area. Berntsen, who recognized Haaland's potential immediately, described him as a "lovable guy" who was humble, hardworking, and balanced—combining humor with seriousness in training sessions that emphasized both tactical awareness and mental resilience. His father's discreet yet supportive role further shaped his development, providing honest feedback while encouraging adherence to coaching instructions, which helped foster Haaland's passion for goal-scoring from an early stage. By his early teens, Haaland had progressed through Bryne's youth ranks, consistently scoring and earning spots in Norway's under-15 and under-17 national teams, where coaches refined his movement, finishing, and heading abilities. His breakthrough came at age 15, when he made his senior debut for Bryne FK in Norway's second-tier league, substituting in a match against Ranheim IL and impressing observers with his composure and potential. This early exposure to competitive senior football, combined with his family's athletic background—including a strong older brother—laid the foundation for Haaland's rapid ascent, highlighting his blend of innate talent and disciplined training from the sport's formative years.

Club career

Bryne FK

Haaland joined the youth academy of Bryne FK, a club based in his hometown in Rogaland, Norway, at the age of five in 2005. Under youth coach Alf Ingve Berntsen, who began working with him from age eight, Haaland quickly demonstrated exceptional talent despite his initially small and skinny frame. He often trained and played with older age groups, such as the 1999-born cohort despite being born in 2000, honing his technical, tactical, and mental attributes while developing physical strength. By ages 11 to 12, his abilities were described as "very, very good," with a particular smartness in the penalty area gained from competing against physically stronger opponents. In the youth and reserve teams, Haaland excelled as a prolific goalscorer, netting numerous goals for Bryne's B team in the Norwegian third tier and representing Norway's U15 and U16 national teams with similar success. His performances earned him promotion to the senior squad during the 2015–16 season in Norway's second division (1. divisjon), under head coach Gaute Larsen. Haaland made his senior debut for Bryne on 12 May 2016, at the age of 15 years and nine months, in a 1–0 home loss to Ranheim IL. Over the remainder of the 2016 season, he appeared in 16 matches, accumulating 423 minutes of playing time but failing to score any goals. Despite the lack of goals against seasoned defenders, his physical presence and potential were notable, contributing positively to a team struggling in the division. Bryne finished 15th and were relegated, after which Haaland transferred to Molde FK at the end of the season.

Molde FK

Haaland joined Molde FK on 1 February 2017 at the age of 16, signing a five-year contract after impressing in trials with the club. Under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær, a former Manchester United striker and Haaland's father's teammate, he was integrated into the first team, benefiting from the club's reputation for developing young talent. He made his senior debut for Molde on 26 April 2017 in a Norwegian Cup match against third-division side Volda TI, coming on as a substitute and scoring the winning goal in the 47th minute to secure a 3–2 victory. His first Eliteserien appearance followed on 17 June 2017 as a substitute in a 3–1 win over Sogndal, though he did not score until 6 August 2017, when he netted the 77th-minute winner in a 1–0 victory against Odd. In his debut 2017 season, Haaland made 27 appearances across all competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists, contributing to Molde's second-place finish in the Eliteserien. The 2018 season marked Haaland's breakthrough, as he became a regular starter and showcased his goal-scoring prowess. He recorded 23 appearances in the Eliteserien, scoring 12 goals—including a hat-trick in a 4–0 home win over Brann on 31 March 2018—and adding 4 assists. Haaland also featured in Molde's Europa League qualifying campaign, scoring twice in a 3–0 second-round win over Hibernian on 16 August 2018, helping the team advance before elimination in the playoffs by Sporting CP. Overall, he tallied 16 goals and 4 assists in 34 competitive matches that year, aiding Molde to another runners-up position in the league. Across his two seasons at Molde, Haaland made 50 appearances in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and recording 6 assists. Despite no major trophies, his development under Solskjær honed his physicality and finishing, leading to his transfer to Red Bull Salzburg on 1 January 2019 for a reported €8 million fee.

Red Bull Salzburg

Haaland joined Red Bull Salzburg from Molde on 1 January 2019, signing a contract until 2021 for a reported transfer fee of €8 million. He made his debut for the club on 17 February 2019, coming off the bench in a 3–0 league win over Admira Wacker. During the remainder of the 2018–19 Austrian Bundesliga season, Haaland scored 9 goals in 12 appearances as Salzburg won the title, finishing 13 points ahead of Rapid Vienna. He also scored 3 goals in 2 Austrian Cup appearances, contributing to the 2–0 final victory over SK Rapid Wien on 1 May 2019 to secure the domestic double. In the 2019–20 season, Haaland scored 17 goals and provided 5 assists in 15 Austrian Bundesliga matches before departing. He added 4 goals in 2 Austrian Cup appearances. Salzburg won the Bundesliga for the sixth consecutive season. Across all competitions during his time at Salzburg, Haaland recorded 28 goals and 7 assists in 23 appearances. Haaland scored 8 goals in 6 UEFA Champions League group-stage matches. On 17 September 2019, he scored a hat-trick in 45 minutes against Genk during his Champions League debut, becoming the first player to do so in the competition's history. He also scored braces against Liverpool and Napoli, becoming the first teenager to score in five consecutive Champions League matches. Salzburg finished third in the group and dropped to the Europa League, where he made one appearance without scoring. He was named Austrian Footballer of the Year for 2019. On 29 December 2019, Borussia Dortmund activated Haaland's €20 million release clause, signing him on a four-and-a-half-year deal effective from 1 January 2020.

Borussia Dortmund

Haaland joined Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg on 29 December 2019, signing a four-year contract for a €20 million transfer fee. The move followed his tally of 28 goals in 22 appearances for Salzburg that season, attracting interest from clubs including Manchester United. Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc described him as a "complete striker" capable of immediate impact in the Bundesliga. He made his competitive debut on 31 January 2020, coming off the bench against FC Augsburg and scoring a hat-trick within 16 minutes to secure a 5–3 Bundesliga victory. This made him the first Dortmund player to score on his debuts in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League. In the partial 2019–20 season, he scored 16 goals in 18 appearances across all competitions, helping Dortmund finish second in the Bundesliga and reach the Champions League round of 16. In the 2020–21 season, Haaland scored 41 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions, including 27 in the Bundesliga. He set a Bundesliga record with 25 goals in his first 25 appearances for the club from only 73 shots (34.24% conversion rate). He became the youngest player to score 47 Bundesliga goals, achieving this in 48 games and surpassing Klaus Allofs. Dortmund won the DFB-Pokal that season, with Haaland scoring twice in the 4–1 final win over RB Leipzig on 13 May 2021. In the 2021–22 season, Haaland scored 29 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions, including 22 in the Bundesliga, despite missing matches due to injury. Over his Dortmund tenure from January 2020 to June 2022, Haaland recorded 86 goals and 23 assists in 89 matches across all competitions. This included 15 goals in 13 UEFA Champions League matches, contributing to the team's quarter-final run in 2021. His individual honours at Dortmund included the Bundesliga Player of the Month for February 2020 (after eight goals in three games), the 2020 Golden Boy award as Europe's best under-21 player, and the Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2020–21. Haaland activated his €60 million release clause to join Manchester City on 1 July 2022, ending his time at Dortmund after two and a half years. The club finished second in the Bundesliga in both of his full seasons there.

Manchester City

Erling Haaland joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund on 1 July 2022, signing a five-year contract until the summer of 2027. The transfer fee was reported as £51.2 million, activating a release clause in his Dortmund contract. Haaland expressed excitement about the move, stating, "This is a proud day for me and my family. I have always watched City and have loved doing so in recent seasons." The signing bolstered City's attack under manager Pep Guardiola. Haaland made his first appearance for City in a pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich on 23 July 2022, scoring the only goal after 11 minutes. His competitive debut came in the Premier League on 7 August 2022 against West Ham United, where he scored twice in a 2-0 away win. In the 2022–23 season, Haaland scored 36 goals in 35 league appearances to win the Premier League Golden Boot and played a key role in City's domestic treble of the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League. City won the Champions League final 1–0 against Inter Milan. He continued his form in 2023–24, scoring 27 Premier League goals to claim a second consecutive Golden Boot as City defended their league title. He also contributed to victories in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in 2023. By September 2024, Haaland had reached 100 goals for City in just 105 appearances, a club record. In 2024–25, despite occasional injuries, Haaland helped secure a third consecutive Premier League title. On 17 January 2025, he signed a new contract extension until 2034. Entering the 2025–26 season, Haaland has maintained his scoring rate, with 14 goals in 11 Premier League matches and 19 across all competitions in 15 appearances as of January 2026, leading the league scoring charts. As of February 2026, Haaland has missed 21 big chances in the Premier League—the highest number in the league—with a shot conversion rate of 23.9%. His overall record stands at 150 goals in 173 appearances for the club, highlighted by his 150th goal scored on 7 January 2026 against Brighton & Hove Albion. On 8 February 2026, Manchester City defeated Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield, with Haaland scoring the winning penalty in the 93rd minute. In stoppage time, a controversial incident occurred involving a goal attempt by Rayan Cherki on an empty net that was disallowed due to a foul by Haaland on Dominik Szoboszlai; following a VAR review, Szoboszlai was sent off for denying Haaland an obvious goalscoring opportunity amid mutual pulling. Haaland commented post-match: "Of course, the referee had to follow the rules but this will give him three games, in the end I feel bad for him... Just give the goal, don't give a red card. Simple as that." Haaland's goals have significantly shaped City's attack.

International career

Youth career

Haaland began his youth international career with the Norway under-15 team in 2015, scoring 4 goals in 5 appearances and notably netting directly from a kick-off against Sweden. His performances at this level highlighted his early goal-scoring prowess and physical presence, drawing initial scout interest. Progressing to the under-16 side in 2016, Haaland continued to develop, with Red Bull Salzburg among the clubs monitoring his displays closely during international matches. Specific statistics for this age group remain limited, but his involvement marked a key step in his rapid ascent through the national youth setup. At the under-17 level in 2017, Haaland earned 8 caps, scoring 2 goals primarily during UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers. He featured in the tournament finals as well, contributing to Norway's campaign despite the team's elimination in the group stage. Haaland's under-19 career, spanning 2017 to 2018, saw him play 9 matches and score 10 goals across UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifiers and the finals. His finishing ability stood out, with 9 goals in qualifiers alone underscoring his growing reputation as a prolific striker. In September 2018, Haaland made his under-21 debut, appearing in 3 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier matches without scoring. These outings served as a bridge to senior football, where he would soon transition. Haaland's youth international pinnacle arrived at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland, where he exploded for 9 goals in 3 matches, securing the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer. In the opening group game, a 12–0 rout of Honduras on 30 May 2019, he set a competition record by scoring all 9 goals himself—a feat unmatched in any FIFA tournament match. Norway advanced to the round of 16, losing 3–1 to Mexico, but Haaland's haul propelled him into global spotlight. Across all youth levels, Haaland accumulated 36 caps and 28 goals for Norway, establishing a foundation for his senior debut later in 2019.

Senior career

Haaland made his senior international debut for Norway on 5 September 2019, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying victory over Malta at Ullevaal Stadion. At 19 years old, he played 66 minutes without scoring but impressed with his physical presence and movement alongside established forwards like Joshua King. This appearance marked the beginning of his integration into the senior squad under coach Lars Lagerbäck, who had been monitoring Haaland's rapid rise at Red Bull Salzburg. Nearly a year later, on 4 September 2020, Haaland scored his first senior international goal in a 1–2 UEFA Nations League defeat to Austria, heading in a cross from Patrick Berg in the 66th minute. This breakthrough came during a transitional period for Norway, who finished third in their Nations League group and were preparing for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In the following match, a 5–1 Nations League win over Northern Ireland on 8 September 2020, Haaland added two more goals, including a powerful strike from outside the box and a clinical finish, signaling his emergence as Norway's focal point in attack. These early goals helped Norway secure promotion to League B of the Nations League, showcasing Haaland's ability to deliver in competitive fixtures despite the team's inconsistent results. Haaland's scoring rate accelerated in subsequent campaigns, with notable performances in World Cup and European qualifiers. He netted his first international hat-trick on 11 October 2020, scoring three goals in a 4–0 Nations League rout of Romania, contributing to Norway's strong group stage showing. Despite Norway failing to qualify for UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021) or the 2022 World Cup, Haaland's contributions—such as four goals in six 2021 World Cup qualifiers—highlighted his growing influence, often carrying the team's offensive load alongside Martin Ødegaard. By October 2024, Haaland had become Norway's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Jørgen Juve's 90-year record of 33 goals with a brace in a 3–0 Nations League win over Slovenia, reaching 34 goals in 36 appearances. In the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers, Haaland has been instrumental in Norway's impressive start, topping the scoring charts with 12 goals in six matches as of October 2025, including a five-goal haul in an 11–1 thrashing of Moldova on 9 September 2025 and a hat-trick in a 5–0 victory over Israel on 11 October 2025. These performances propelled Norway to the top of their group, positioning them on the brink of qualification and marking a shift toward consistent competitiveness under coach Ståle Solbakken. Haaland reached the milestone of 50 international goals on 11 October 2025 against Israel, achieving it in just 46 caps—the fewest among players with 50 or more international goals—eclipsing records set by legends like Pelé and Gerd Müller, before adding a third goal in the same match to reach 51. Haaland continued his scoring form with a brace in a 4–1 victory over Estonia on 13 November 2025, taking his qualifier tally to 14 goals in 7 matches and further solidifying Norway's strong qualification campaign. As of November 2025, Haaland has amassed 53 goals in 47 senior appearances for Norway, making him not only the national team's record scorer but also one of the most prolific forwards in international football history relative to caps played. His blend of aerial dominance, speed, and finishing has transformed Norway from perennial underachievers to genuine contenders, with six international hat-tricks underscoring his clutch performances in qualifiers and friendlies. Despite occasional injuries limiting his availability, Haaland's leadership—evident since captaining the side in 2024—has fostered a dynamic partnership with Ødegaard, elevating Norway's attacking potency on the global stage.

Player profile

Style of play

Erling Haaland is renowned as a complete centre-forward, combining exceptional physical attributes with clinical finishing and intelligent movement to dominate opposing defenses. Standing at 6 ft 4 in (1.94 m), he leverages his imposing frame for hold-up play, shielding the ball effectively while involving teammates through short passes. His style emphasizes efficiency, with a focus on staying high and central to exploit spaces near goal, though he avoids unnecessary involvement in defensive duties. Haaland's physicality sets him apart, marked by explosive speed, strength, and aerial prowess that allow him to outpace and outmuscle defenders in one-on-one situations. He uses his long stride and low center of gravity—enhanced by a distinctive hunched running posture—to accelerate rapidly over short distances, often shrugging off challenges during transitions. This dominance is evident in his ability to win aerial duels, averaging around 2.5 per game in the 2025-26 Premier League season, and hold position against compact defenses. In recent seasons, his physical conditioning has enabled sustained high-intensity performances, contributing to 18 goals in 14 games across competitions from May to September 2025. Central to Haaland's game is his off-ball movement, characterized by sharp, timed runs into channels and behind high lines, often starting from blindside positions to evade markers. He employs feints and double movements in the penalty area to create separation, frequently targeting the left side of the box for cutbacks or crosses, while holding runs to provide passing options. This positioning within 10 yards of goal maximizes high-percentage chances, as seen in his straight-line sprints to meet pull-backs from wingers, losing defenders through momentum and anticipation. By 2025, his movement has evolved to include deeper drops for link-up, stretching defenses and creating space for midfield runners. Haaland's finishing is lethal and versatile, with strong proficiency using both feet and his head to convert opportunities from various angles and distances. He favors powerful, low-driven shots with minimal backlift or precise lobs to beat keepers, often slotting into corners from close range after unopposed arrivals. His poacher instincts shine in the box, where he scores headers via aggressive timing and precision finishes, as demonstrated by a towering downward header in a 2025 Premier League match. Statistically, he averages 4.2 shots per 90 minutes in the 2025-26 Premier League season, with a shot conversion rate of 23.9% and having missed 21 big chances—the highest in the league—as of February 2026, underscoring his constant threat. While primarily a goal-focused striker, Haaland has shown growing involvement in build-up play, dropping deeper to receive and distribute, though his passing completion stands at around 66% in the 2025-26 Premier League season. He contributes minimally to defensive work. This pared-back approach makes him an ideal focal point in systems like Manchester City's 4-3-3, where his directness contrasts with intricate midfield play, forcing opponents to man-mark him collectively to contain his impact.

Reception and records

Erling Haaland has been widely praised by coaches and analysts for his exceptional goal-scoring prowess and physical attributes, often described as one of the most lethal strikers in modern football. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has repeatedly lauded Haaland, calling him "the best striker in the world" after his standout performances and comparing the experience of playing alongside him to that of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, noting Haaland's "extraordinary numbers" in the 2025-26 season where he scored 13 Premier League goals in 10 games. As of November 2025, Haaland has scored 14 Premier League goals in 11 matches during the 2025-26 season, leading the scoring charts, and reached 27 goals across all competitions, setting an early-season personal best. Despite this acclaim, Haaland has faced criticism from some pundits regarding his all-around involvement in matches. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane labeled Haaland's general play "so poor" and akin to "League Two standard" following a goalless draw against Arsenal in April 2024, while ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher described him as a "world-class finisher but not a world-class player," terming him the "ultimate luxury footballer" due to his relatively low touch count (740 in 34 games that season) compared to other top forwards. Guardiola defended Haaland against such critiques, emphasizing his indispensable role in the team's treble-winning 2022-23 campaign and attributing any perceived shortcomings to tactical demands rather than individual failings. In response to Guardiola's high praise, Haaland displayed characteristic humility in November 2025, downplaying comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo by stating, "No one can get close to them." English-language football commentary and fan reactions to Haaland's occasional missed opportunities commonly feature certain phrases. These include "so close" (often "so so close" or "so close to [scoring/hat-trick]") for near misses, "gutted" to express disappointment (particularly following penalty misses or clear chances), and less commonly "what a shame" in similar disappointed contexts. Haaland's impact is underscored by numerous records across major competitions. In the Premier League, he set the single-season goal record with 36 in 2022-23, surpassing the previous mark held by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole, and became the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the competition. He also achieved six hat-tricks in that debut season, more than all other players across the league's 20 teams combined. In the UEFA Champions League, Haaland holds the record for the fastest 50 goals (49 matches) and youngest to 40 goals (at 23 years and 130 days), amassing 54 goals in 52 appearances by 2025, including a first-half hat-trick on debut for Red Bull Salzburg against Genk in 2019 and five goals in a single match against RB Leipzig in 2023. In November 2025, he broke another Champions League record by scoring his 27th goal of the season across all competitions. Earlier, at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019, he scored nine goals in one match against Honduras, a tournament record. His achievements have earned him prestigious individual honors, particularly in the 2022-23 season when he played a pivotal role in Manchester City's continental treble (Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League). Key awards include the European Golden Shoe for top scorer across Europe, the Gerd Müller Trophy for best striker, Premier League Player of the Season, Premier League Golden Boot, PFA Players' Player of the Year, and UEFA Champions League top scorer with 12 goals. He has also been a multiple-time top scorer in the UEFA Nations League (2020-21, 2022-23, 2024-25) and was named UEFA Best Player in Europe in 2022-23. Haaland has been shortlisted for the FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11 in 2020, included in 2021 and 2022, and was a finalist in 2023.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Erling Haaland was born on 21 July 2000 in Leeds, England, to Norwegian parents Alf-Inge Haaland, a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs including Manchester City, and Gry Marita Braut, a former heptathlete who competed at a high level in Norway during the 1990s. His family relocated frequently due to his father's career, spending time in England and Norway, which influenced Haaland's early exposure to professional football environments. Haaland is the youngest of three siblings, with an older brother, Astor Haaland, and an older sister, Gabrielle Haaland. Haaland maintains a private personal life. He has been in a relationship with Isabel Haugseng Johansen, a former youth footballer from Norway, since their teenage years at the Bryne academy. The couple share interests such as playing video games, including Minecraft, and welcomed their first child, a son, in December 2024. Haaland prioritizes family privacy amid his rising fame.

Lifestyle and interests

Haaland maintains a disciplined lifestyle centered on physical and mental recovery to support his demanding professional career. He incorporates meditation into his daily routine as a key practice for managing pressure and enhancing focus, often visualizing successful outcomes before matches. This approach has been integral to his performance, with Haaland crediting it for helping him achieve mental clarity amid high-stakes environments. His signature goal celebration, involving a seated meditative pose with hands on knees, further highlights this interest, symbolizing inner peace and mindfulness. In his downtime, Haaland enjoys video gaming as a relaxing hobby, describing it as an essential way to unwind after training or games. He has expressed a particular fondness for Minecraft, which he plays collaboratively, building virtual structures and finding it a simple yet enjoyable escape. Haaland has noted the activity's "embarrassing" appeal but emphasized its role in de-stressing, often turning to it before bedtime. Haaland has a creative side in music, having been part of the Norwegian rap group Flow Kingz during his youth. Alongside friends Erik Tobias Sandberg and Erik Botheim, he contributed to the track "Kygo jo," a humorous rap video released on YouTube that amassed over nine million views. The song reflects his playful early interests, blending football references with lighthearted lyrics in Norwegian. Looking toward the future, Haaland has expressed a strong interest in rural life and farming upon retirement. He envisions owning a small farm in his hometown of Bryne, Norway, complete with animals such as cows and possibly strawberry fields, as a return to his roots and a contrast to his urban professional life. This aspiration underscores his appreciation for nature and simplicity, influenced by his Norwegian upbringing.

Career statistics

Club

Haaland began his senior club career with Molde FK in 2017, where he made 50 appearances and scored 20 goals across all competitions before transferring to Red Bull Salzburg in January 2019. At Salzburg, he contributed 29 goals in 27 appearances during the 2019–20 season, helping the team win the Austrian Bundesliga and Austrian Cup. He joined Borussia Dortmund in January 2020, recording 86 goals in 89 appearances over two and a half seasons, including a standout 2020–21 campaign with 41 goals in 41 games. Since signing with Manchester City in July 2022, Haaland has amassed 150 goals in 173 appearances as of January 7, 2026, playing a pivotal role in multiple Premier League and UEFA Champions League triumphs. The following table summarizes his senior club statistics across all competitions:
ClubYearsAppearancesGoalsAssists
Molde FK2017–201950206
Red Bull Salzburg2019–202027297
Borussia Dortmund2020–2022898623
Manchester City2022–present17315022
Total2017–present33928558
Statistics compiled from Transfermarkt data as of January 7, 2026.

International

Haaland represented Norway at various youth levels, starting with the under-15 team in 2015. He progressed through the under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-21 squads, showcasing his scoring prowess early on. His standout performance came at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer with nine goals in three matches, including a record-breaking nine goals in a single game against Honduras during the group stage—a feat that remains the most goals scored by one player in a FIFA tournament match. Haaland made his senior international debut for Norway on 5 September 2019, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying win over Malta. Despite the promising start, he did not score on debut and had to wait nearly a year for his first senior goal, which arrived on 4 September 2020 in a UEFA Nations League match against Austria. In that game, Haaland scored a hat-trick in a 2–1 loss, marking the fastest hat-trick by a Norway player on international debut and propelling him into the spotlight as a key figure for the national team. Over the following years, he became Norway's all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing Jørgen Juve's record of 33 goals in March 2023 with a brace against Spain in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier. Despite Haaland's emergence, Norway has yet to qualify for a major tournament during his senior career, missing both UEFA Euro 2020 and Euro 2024. His contributions have been pivotal in competitive campaigns, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers where he scored five goals, and the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League where he netted seven times in six appearances. In the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers, Haaland has been instrumental in Norway's strong start, leading Group I with an unbeaten record. Notable performances include five goals in an 11–1 rout of Moldova on 9 September 2025—the most goals by a European player in a World Cup qualifier since 1934—and a hat-trick in a 5–0 victory over Israel on 11 October 2025, which saw him reach 50 international goals in just 46 caps, joining an elite group including Pelé and Gerd Müller as one of only six players to achieve this in under 50 appearances. On 13 November 2025, Haaland scored a brace in a 4–1 win over Estonia, bringing his total to 53 goals in 47 caps and positioning Norway on the brink of qualification for the 2026 World Cup, with an upcoming match against Italy on 16 November 2025. Haaland holds the highest goals-per-game ratio (1.13) among players with 50 or more international goals in the past century.

Honours

Club honours

During his time at Red Bull Salzburg from January 2019 to December 2019, Haaland contributed to two Austrian Bundesliga titles, winning the 2018–19 season after joining mid-campaign and scoring eight goals in 12 league appearances, and the 2019–20 season with 16 goals in 16 matches. He also helped secure the 2018–19 and 2019–20 Austrian Cups, featuring in the competition including a hat-trick in a second-round match of the 2018–19 edition, as Salzburg defeated Rapid Wien 2–0 in the 2018–19 final and Austria Lustenau 5–0 in the 2019–20 final. At Borussia Dortmund from January 2020 to June 2022, Haaland's sole club honour was the 2020–21 DFB-Pokal, where he scored 10 goals across the tournament, including one in the 4–1 final victory over RB Leipzig. Since joining Manchester City in July 2022, Haaland has amassed multiple major honours. These include two Premier League titles in 2022–23 and 2023–24, where he set records with 36 and 27 goals respectively to clinch the campaigns. He was part of the 2022–23 FA Cup-winning side, contributing five goals en route to a 2–1 final win against Manchester United, and the same season's UEFA Champions League triumph, with 12 goals in the competition leading to a 1–0 final victory over Inter Milan. Additional successes include the 2023 UEFA Super Cup, secured via a 5–4 penalty shootout against Sevilla after Haaland equalized in regular time during the 1–1 draw, the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, and the 2024 FA Community Shield, won 7–6 on penalties versus Manchester United following a 1–1 draw in which Haaland started and played the full match.
ClubCompetitionSeasons/Years Won
Red Bull SalzburgAustrian Bundesliga2018–19, 2019–20
Red Bull SalzburgAustrian Cup2018–19, 2019–20
Borussia DortmundDFB-Pokal2020–21
Manchester CityPremier League2022–23, 2023–24
Manchester CityFA Cup2022–23
Manchester CityUEFA Champions League2022–23
Manchester CityUEFA Super Cup2023
Manchester CityFIFA Club World Cup2023
Manchester CityFA Community Shield2024

Individual honours

Haaland has received numerous individual honours throughout his career. With Red Bull Salzburg, he was named Austrian Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2019–20. With Borussia Dortmund, he won Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2020–21, was top scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 10 goals and in the DFB-Pokal with 5 goals that season, received the Golden Boy Award in 2020, and won the FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal of 2021. With Manchester City, Haaland won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2022–23 (36 goals) and 2023–24 (27 goals), was named Premier League Player of the Season in 2022–23, received the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award in 2023, and won the 2022–23 European Golden Shoe with 36 goals. He was also top scorer in the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League with 12 goals and received the Gerd Müller Trophy in 2023 as the world's best striker. Additionally, he was included in the FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2023 and 2024. He has been named Norwegian Footballer of the Year in 2022, 2023, and 2024, among multiple wins. Internationally, Haaland was top scorer in the UEFA Nations League for 2020–21 and 2022–23. At youth level, he was top scorer at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He holds the record for the most goals scored by a Norwegian in the Premier League.

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