Erling Haaland
Forward·Manchester City·Norway·Born 21 July 2000·Leeds, England
Biography
Erling Braut Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City and the Norway national team. Born in Leeds to former Manchester City player Alf-Inge Haaland, he began at Bryne before moving to Molde, Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City.
Haaland broke the Premier League single-season goalscoring record in his debut campaign with 36 goals, won the European Golden Shoe, and played a central role in Manchester City's historic 2023 treble.
Career History
Molde FK
2017-2019 · Breakthrough under Solskjaer
Red Bull Salzburg
2019-2020 · Champions League breakout
Borussia Dortmund
2020-2022 · Elite striker
Manchester City
2022- · Record breaker
Norway
2019- · Senior international
Playing Style
Haaland is a complete modern striker whose primary attribute is extraordinary finishing ability. He combines elite movement in the penalty area with devastating pace and physical strength. His off-the-ball movement is exceptional, consistently finding space between centre-backs.
Achievements & Honors
- UEFA Champions League winner (2023)
- Premier League champion (2023, 2024)
- FA Cup winner (2023)
- Premier League Golden Boot (2023, 2024)
- Premier League Player of the Season (2023)
- European Golden Shoe (2023)
- Ballon d'Or runner-up (2023)
Interesting Facts
- •His father Alf-Inge played for Manchester City.
- •He scored nine goals in a single match for Norway at the 2019 U-20 World Cup.
- •Haaland meditates and practices visualisation techniques for mental focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Haaland score in his first Premier League season?
36 goals, breaking the long-standing record of 34.
Why did Haaland choose Manchester City?
He cited Pep Guardiola's coaching and his father's history with the club.