About
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer currently playing as a striker for Manchester City and the Norway national team. He is considered one of the best players in the world, renowned for his exceptional speed, strength, positioning, and finishing ability. Haaland has broken numerous scoring records at a young age and is celebrated for his prolific goal-scoring exploits.
Career Timeline
Red Bull Salzburg breakout
Haaland scored 28 goals in 22 games for Salzburg, including Champions League hat-tricks. His explosive form attracted attention from Europe's biggest clubs.
Borussia Dortmund transfer
Joined Dortmund for €20 million and immediately scored goals at an unprecedented rate. His 41 goals in 41 games established him as one of world football's most lethal strikers.
European Golden Boy award
Won the Golden Boy award as Europe's best young player, continuing his goal-scoring rampage. Haaland's market value skyrocketed as elite clubs competed for his signature.
Manchester City blockbuster move
Joined Manchester City for €60 million, linking up with Pep Guardiola. The signing was one of the most anticipated transfers in football, making Haaland one of the sport's biggest stars.
Historic treble season
Scored 52 goals in his debut City season, breaking the Premier League single-season record. He won the Champions League, Premier League, and multiple individual awards, cementing superstar status.
Continued dominance at City
Maintained his incredible goal-scoring rate and won another Premier League title. Haaland became the face of Manchester City and one of football's most marketable players globally.
Elite global striker
Haaland is widely regarded as one of the world's top three players and the premier striker in football. His record-breaking goal-scoring and youth make him a household name, though he hasn't quite reached the transcendent S-tier cultural dominance of Mbappé or past legends.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026