Erling Haaland: Facts About The Manchester City Goal Machine

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Erling Haaland is arguably the best young striker in the world. He has featured for Manchester City on numerous occasions.

The 23-year-old forward has been a regular starter for the Citizens and has had a massive influence when playing for the current European champions.

The Norwegian goal machine joined the English club side from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022 for a sum of £60 million.

The Norway International plays as a striker for the Citizens and has established himself as one of the most prominent goalscorers due to his scoring ability.

Here are some facts you should know about Erling Haaland

Who is Erling Haaland?


Erling Haaland is a professional football player who plays as a striker for Norway's national team and English club side Manchester City.

He's classified as one of the young promising players of his generation, and he's also known for his pace, speed, work rate, and ability to score goals.

The 23-year-old is categorized by football journalists and pundits as one of the most proficient players in the world of football.

Erling Haaland's professional career

Erling Haaland began his career with Norway outfit Bryne and Molde before he joined the Austria side, RB Salzburg in January 2019.

His eye-catching performances with Salzburg drew the attention of several top European club sides with Manchester United among others wanting to sign the 23-year-old strike.

He joined Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2020 before he moved to Man City in July 2022 in a deal reportedly worth 51 million pounds.

Haaland has represented Norway at several youth levels. In the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, he won the tournament's Golden Boot after scoring a record nine goals in a single match.

He made his senior international debut in September 2019 and is currently the nation's second-highest all-time goalscorer behind Jorgen Juve.

He was fast to establish himself as one of the best young players after he impressed Manchester City during the season he joined the club.

The striker won several individual and collective honors with Manchester City including his first record-breaking treble in the 2022/2023 season under the leadership of Pep Guardiola.

Erling Haaland came to the limelight during his stint in the German Bundesliga when he won the DFB Pokal with Dortmund in 2021.

Erling Haaland's work rate at Man City pleases the club and was handed a five-year contract until the summer of 2027.

Erling Haaland's stats with Manchester City

The 23-year-old has appeared in 71 games with Man City and has registered 64 goals and 13 assists across all competitions.

How many goals has Eling Haaland scored this season?

The 23-year-old has managed to score 19 goals so far this current season.

Erling Haaland's net worth, personal information, individual honors, and body measurements

Erling Haaland's net worth has been estimated to be within the region of 9 million pounds. His father’s name is Alfie Haaland, a former Man City defender while his mother’s name is Gry Marita Braut, a former women's heptathlon athlete.

His height is 6.4ft tall, and he weighs about 88kg.

The 23-year-old has received several individual honors - the Golden Boy Award in 2020, the Premier League Golden Boot, the European Golden Shoe, and the Gerd Muller Trophy.


His performances led him to be named UEFA Men's Player of the Year and finish runner-up in the Ballon d'Or.

Is Erling Haaland in a relationship?

Erling Haaland is reportedly dating beautiful Isabel Haugseng Johansen who has been with him since his playing days at Borussia Dortmund.