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Erling Haaland

The Machine from Bryne

Centre Forward

Position

Manchester City

Club

Norway

Nation

Age

Biography

Born in Leeds in 2000 while his father Alfie Haaland played for the club, Erling grew up in Bryne, Norway. A physical specimen, he combined speed, power and technical ability to become the most feared striker on the planet. After breaking records at RB Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund, he joined Manchester City in 2022 and immediately shattered the Premier League scoring record with 36 goals in his debut season.

Erling Haaland

The Machine from Bryne

Centre Forward · Norway

Trophies & Honours

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Premier League x2

2023-2024 · Manchester City

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UEFA Champions League

2023 · Manchester City

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FA Cup

2023 · Manchester City

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Austrian Bundesliga

2020 · RB Salzburg

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DFB Pokal

2021 · Borussia Dortmund

The Venue

Manchester City

Premier League · England

Haaland joined City in 2022 for 60M EUR and immediately broke the Premier League goalscoring record with 36 goals. Under Pep Guardiola he has become the most efficient striker in Premier League history.

Career Stats

290

Club Matches

265

Club Goals

0.91

Goals per Game

Club Assists

National Team Matches

National Team Goals

0.71

Goals per Game (NT)

200M EUR

Market Value

Career Timeline

2017

Bryne FK

Professional debut at 16 for hometown club

2019

RB Salzburg

Champions League debut - hat-trick on debut in the group stage

2020

Borussia Dortmund

Bundesliga debut - two goals as substitute. 41 goals in 41 games in first season

2022

Manchester City

Premier League debut season - 36 goals, shattering the all-time record

2023

Manchester City

Treble winner - Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup

2024

Manchester City

Premier League Golden Boot for third consecutive season

Best Matches

Champions Leaguevs Genk6-22019-09-17

Hat-trick on Champions League debut for Salzburg at age 19. Announced himself to Europe.

Champions League SFvs Real Madrid4-3 agg2021-05-14

Two goals to send Dortmund through. Unforgettable display against the European giants.

Champions League QFvs Bayern Munich4-12023-04-11

Hat-trick in 45 minutes. One of the great Champions League quarter-final performances.

Premier Leaguevs Burnley6-02023-03-04

Five goals in one game. Broke the Premier League record for goals in a single season.

Records & Milestones

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Premier League record: 36 goals in debut season (2022-23)

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Fastest player to score 50 Champions League goals

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Only player to score hat-tricks in three consecutive Champions League games

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Most goals in a single Bundesliga season by a foreign player (27)

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Norway all-time top scorer at age 24

Characteristics

Pure centre-forward. Haaland combines the physical presence of a traditional number 9 with the movement and finishing of a modern striker. His positioning is almost supernatural - he seems to know where the ball will land before it arrives.

Strengths

✓Finishing

✓Positioning

✓Physical strength

✓Aerial ability

✓Speed over 10-30 metres

Weaknesses

✕Build-up play

✕Pressing from front

✕International performances

Did You Know?

Haaland was born in Leeds, England, because his father Alfie Haaland was playing for Leeds United at the time.

He follows an extremely disciplined diet and sleep routine, reportedly wearing orange-tinted glasses in the evening to block blue light and improve sleep quality.

His father Alfie had his career ended by a notorious Roy Keane tackle in 2001. Erling was present at Old Trafford when he scored against Manchester United.

He scored a hat-trick on his Champions League debut for Salzburg and a hat-trick on his Bundesliga debut for Dortmund.

Haaland meditates before every game. He has spoken extensively about the mental side of football and the importance of mindfulness.

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