Erling Haaland

Erling Braut Haaland, a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City and the Norway national team, was born on July 21, 2000.

At the age of 5, Erling Haaland showcased exceptional football skills, impressing his coach with his talent. Despite being younger than his peers, he excelled in scoring goals and demonstrated the potential to succeed in football.

On February 1, 2017, he made his debut for Molde FK's first team, but did not start playing regularly until April.

On January 1, 2019, Erling Haaland signed with Borussia Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund confirmed the signing of Erling Haaland on 29 December 2019 for a reported fee of €20 million. Haaland made an impactful debut for Dortmund in January 2020, scoring a hat-trick in his first match.

In his debut match for Borussia Dortmund against FC Augsburg on 18 January 2020, Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick within 23 minutes, becoming only the second player in Dortmund history to achieve this feat.

Erling Haaland made history by scoring a brace against Union Berlin on 1 February, becoming the first player ever to score seven goals in their first three Bundesliga matches.

Erling Haaland faces a significant challenge as Borussia Dortmund takes on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League knockout stage. Despite the tough competition, Haaland's track record suggests that he is more than capable of excelling at this high level of play.

On 20 June, Erling Haaland scored both goals in a 2–0 win against RB Leipzig, securing second place for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and ensuring Champions League football for the following season.

In Dortmund's first match of the 2020-21 season on 19 September 2020, Erling Haaland scored a brace in a 3–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, continuing his impressive goal-scoring form.

On 21 November, Erling Haaland scored four goals in just 32 minutes of a 5–2 away victory against Hertha BSC, showcasing his exceptional goal-scoring abilities.

Erling Braut Haaland was honored with the Norwegian Ballon d'Or in 2020, recognizing his exceptional performance in football.

Erling Braut Haaland was presented with Kniksen's honorary award in December 2020, recognizing his significant contributions to football.

On December 31, 2020, Braut Haaland received the sports journalists' prize, highlighting his excellence in the field of sports.

On 9 January 2021, Erling Haaland scored a brace away against RB Leipzig in a 3–1 win, demonstrating his goal-scoring prowess once again in the Bundesliga.

In the league fixture against Bayern Munich on 6 March, Erling Haaland scored his 100th senior career goal, achieving this milestone in 146 appearances, highlighting his remarkable goal-scoring ability.

In the 2021 DFB-Pokal final on 13 May, Erling Haaland scored a brace in Borussia Dortmund's 4–1 win over Leipzig, securing his first title with the club and ending the season on a high note.

On 7 August 2021, Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick in the first round of the DFB-Pokal against Wehen Wiesbaden to start off the 2021-22 season.

After being sidelined with a hamstring injury, Haaland returned on 16 October, scoring a brace against Mainz in a 3-1 victory.

On 27 November, Haaland scored his 50th Bundesliga goal in a 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg, setting a new record for the fewest appearances and becoming the youngest player to reach 50 league goals.

Gullballen was awarded to Graham Hansen and Haaland in January 2022, acknowledging their outstanding contributions to football.

Erling Haaland concluded his brilliant two-and-a-half-year tenure at Borussia Dortmund as he agreed to join Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

Four days after the transfer announcement, Haaland bid farewell to Dortmund at the Westfalenstadion before their final match against Hertha HSBC, scoring Dortmund's first goal in a 2-1 win.

Haaland scored twice on his league debut against West Ham United, securing a 2–0 away victory for Manchester City.

Haaland scored his first Premier League hat-trick in a 4–2 win against Crystal Palace, establishing himself as a prolific goal-scorer for Manchester City.

Haaland made his Champions League debut for Manchester City, scoring a brace against Sevilla and becoming the first player to score 25 goals in their first 20 Champions League appearances.

Haaland became the first player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick in three successive home games, setting multiple records and showcasing his goal-scoring prowess.

Haaland scored a fourth hat-trick of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers, solidifying his position as one of the top goal-scorers in the Premier League.

In January 2023, Haaland and Reiten received the Gullballen 2022 award for their remarkable performances in football.

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick against Burnley in the FA Cup, marking his first FA Cup goals and becoming the first City player to score five goals in two separate matches, achieving the feat in the FA Cup and the Champions League.

Erling Haaland has scored 18 goals in the English League. He has been in top form in front of goal for his team.

Haaland scored his 45th goal of the season against Bayern Munich, breaking previous records and showcasing his exceptional goal-scoring abilities.

Erling Haaland broke the Premier League single-season goal-scoring record by scoring his 35th goal against West Ham in May 2023, surpassing the previous mark of 34 goals set by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole in 1990. He finished the season with 36 goals in total.

Erling Haaland and Sam Kerr were honored with the Football Writers' Association awards on May 12, 2023.

Haaland played the entirety of City's FA Cup final victory over Manchester United, securing his second title with the club and further establishing himself as a key player.

Erling Haaland emerged victorious in the Etihad Player of the Season Vote on June 12, 2023, showcasing his exceptional performance.

Erling Haaland enjoyed a record-breaking spell in front of goal for Borussia Dortmund, establishing himself as one of the most deadly strikers in the world.

On 11 August 2023, Erling Haaland scored two goals in Manchester City's 3-0 victory against Burnley in the opening match of the 2023-24 Premier League season.

Erling Haaland was honored with the PFA Men's Player of the Year award on August 29, 2023, recognizing his outstanding contributions to football.

Erling Haaland reached a half-century of goals in the Premier League by scoring against Liverpool on November 25, 2023, achieving the feat in just 31 matches, breaking the previous record set by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer in a 42-match season.

Erling Haaland scored a goal against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, contributing to Manchester City's campaign in the competition.