Erling Haaland
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| Haaland with Norway in 2026 | |
| Born | 21 July 2000 (age 25) Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
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| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Education | Bryne Football Academy |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Goalscoring, Premier League records, Norway national team |
| Notable works | Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Red Bull Salzburg, Norway national team |
| Awards | UEFA Men's Player of the Year, European Golden Shoe, Premier League Golden Boot, Golden Boy |
| Parents | Alfie Haaland (father) Gry Marita Braut (mother) |
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Erling Braut Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer, he plays as a striker for Manchester City in the Premier League and also represents the Norway national team. He is one of the best players in the world, mostly because of his ruthless goalscoring, and also his speed, power, smart positioning, plus that clean finishing he brings. Over time, Haaland has smashed a lot of scoring records , both at home and on the bigger European stage.[1][2][3]
Early Life & Education
Erling Haaland was born on 21 July 2000 in Leeds, England, at the time his father, the former footballer Alfie Haaland, was playing for Leeds United. When he was just three, his family moved to Bryne, Norway where he basically grew up. He started football with Bryne Football Club’s youth set up , and at the same time he did athletics, handball, and golf too during his younger years.[4][5][6]
Career
Haaland kicked off his senior career at Bryne before moving to Molde in 2017, that move came under Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Then in 2019, he signed with Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg, and there he really got noticed internationally, especially with his many goal-filled displays in the UEFA Champions League.
Later that year, he joined Borussia Dortmund in Germany, winning the DFB-Pokal and somehow establishing himself as one of Europe’s top strikers. In 2022, Haaland transferred to Manchester City, where he enjoyed a record-breaking debut season, helping the club win the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League… and yeah, that meant completing the continental treble.
He has also represented Norway at every youth level, before making his senior international debut in 2019. After that, Haaland became Norway’s all-time leading goalscorer, and he also supported the national team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Notable Works
Over the course of his professional career, Erling Haaland has represent several notable football clubs, and also the Norway national football team. He started his senior spell with Bryne FK, then moved to Molde FK, where he kind of quickly became one of Norway’s most promising young players. His real breakthrough showed up at Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, where his heavy, almost constant goal output in league play and in the UEFA Champions League drew major global notice.
After that, Haaland went on to Borussia Dortmund, turning into one of the Bundesliga’s most dangerous finishers and also lifting the DFB-Pokal. In 2022, he signed for Manchester City, and there he helped drive success in the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League, while at the same time collecting a lot of goalscoring milestones. He’s also stayed an important part of the Norway national football team, and he became the country’s all-time top scorer .
Achievements and Recognition
- UEFA Men's Player of the Year
- European Golden Shoe winner
- Premier League Golden Boot winner
- Premier League Player of the Season
- Golden Boy Award
- Bundesliga Player of the Season
- UEFA Champions League Top Scorer
- FIFA FIFPro World 11 selection
- Norway's all-time leading goalscorer
- Multiple Premier League scoring records
Personal Life
Haaland is the son of former footballer Alfie Haaland and former heptathlete Gry Marita Braut. He practices meditation , and he’s mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimović among his footballing inspirations.
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References
- ↑ Erling Haaland Biography, Life, Career & Facts . In Biyografiler . Retrieved 30 June 2026
- ↑ Erling Haaland . In Manchester City . Retrieved 30 June 2026
- ↑ Erling Haaland Profile . In Scribd . Retrieved 30 June 2026
- ↑ Derfor byttet han fra Håland til Haaland . In Dagbladet . Retrieved 30 June 2026
- ↑ FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019: Squad Lists . In FIFA . Retrieved 30 June 2026
- ↑ Erling Haaland . In ESPN . Retrieved 30 June 2026