Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland is 26 years old in 2026, born on 21 July 2000. Norway Forward for Manchester City.
| Appearances | 2 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 |
| Red Cards | — |
| Goals / Match | 1.00 |
📖 Erling Haaland: Biography & Story
The most prolific goal-scorer of the modern Premier League era.
Erling Haaland is widely considered the most lethal striker in world football. His ability to score in virtually every game, combining pace, strength, aerial power and clinical finishing, makes him uniquely dangerous. Since joining Manchester City in the summer of 2022 for £51.2 million from Borussia Dortmund, he has shattered records that many thought would stand for generations.
In his debut Premier League season (2022/23), Haaland scored 36 goals in 35 appearances, smashing the all-time Premier League single-season record. He also became the fastest player to reach 50, 75 and 100 Premier League goals. City won the treble that year, with Haaland netting 52 goals across all competitions. His Champions League performances have been equally devastating: he reached 50 UCL goals faster than anyone in history.
Beyond the goals, Haaland is known for an almost monkish dedication to performance. He monitors his sleep, hydration and diet obsessively, reportedly wearing blue-light-blocking glasses before bed and eating heart, liver and other organ meats for recovery. He loves chess, meditates regularly and has spoken openly about the spiritual side of elite sport. Despite his enormous fame, he remains quiet and grounded off the pitch.
🗺️ Career Journey
Hometown club where he first played senior football at 15
Mentored by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer; 20 goals in 50 apps
Announced himself globally: 16 goals in 14 CL/UEL games
86 goals in 89 games; two German Cup titles
£51.2m signing; PL record 36 goals in debut season; treble winner 2023
🏆 Honours & Achievements
👨👩👦 Personal Life & Family
Erling Haaland was born on 21 July 2000 in Leeds, England, while his father Alfie Haaland was playing for Leeds United. The family returned to Norway when Erling was a toddler, and he grew up in Bryne: a small town in southwestern Norway. Football was in his blood from the start. As a child he idolised his father, whose Premier League career was cut short by a devastating Roy Keane challenge in 2001. That story became a key part of Erling's motivation.
His father, Alfie Haaland, played for Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester City before a career-ending injury. His mother, Gry Marita Braut, was also a talented heptathlete. Erling has an older sister, Gabrielle, and a brother, Astor. He keeps his personal life very private; he has been linked with Isabel Johansen but rarely discusses relationships publicly. He is extremely close to his family and his father remains a major influence in his life.
💡 Did You Know?: Erling Trivia
He was actually born in Leeds, England, making him eligible to play for England, but he chose Norway.
He has spoken about wearing blue-light-blocking glasses to protect his sleep quality before matches.
His father Alfie's career was ended by Roy Keane's infamous 2001 tackle: Erling once said he thinks about that when he plays against United.
He reportedly drinks a glass of milk at every meal, a habit that went viral on social media.
As a teenager he juggled a football 24 times with his weaker left foot in a viral challenge, and then reportedly did 1,000 more in training to improve it.
He loves playing chess and has said it helps him read the game better on the pitch.
Erling Haaland has 2 goals and 0 assists this season. A solid Fantasy XI pick from Manchester City.
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