Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for the English club side Manchester City and the national team Norway.
Haaland’s style of play has been compared to the forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, he has speed, Strength, and good finishing. He gets into the box easily and can also shoot from a wide range.
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| Quick Facts | |
| Full Name: | Erling Braut Haaland |
| Date of Birth: | July 21, 2000 |
| Birth Place: | Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | Norwegian 🇳🇴 |
| Position: | Striker |
| Club: | Manchester City |
| Height: | 1.94 m |
| Weight: | 88 kg |
| Parents: | Alfie Haaland, Gry Marita Braut |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife: | N/A |
| Net Worth: | $12 million |
| Career Statistics | |
| 2005-2016 | Bryne (Youth Career) |
| 2016-2017 | Bryne |
| 2017-2019 | Molde |
| 2019-2020 | Red Bull Sarlzburg |
| 2020-2022 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2022- | Manchester City |
| National Team Career | |
| 2017 | Norway U17 |
| 2018 | Norway U19 |
| 2018- | Norway U21 |
| 2019- | Norway |
Early Life
Erling Haaland was born Erling Braut Haaland on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, United Kingdom. His father Alfie Haaland is a Norwegian former Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and Manchester City defender, and his mother, Gry Marita Braut is a former women’s heptathlon athlete.
His cousin Jonathan Braut Brunes is a professional footballer and his younger cousin Albert Tjåland is also a footballer.
Career
Haaland began his football career at the youth level with Bryne. He played for Bryne’s reserved and senior team before he moved to Molde in 2017.
He signed with the Austrian Bundesliga side Red Bull Salzburg in January 2019 where he won two league titles and one Austrian cup. He moved to the German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund in December 2019, where he won the DFL-Pokal in 2020-21.
Haaland signed with the English club Manchester City on a five-year contract on June 13, 2022. He made his debut for the club in a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in the 2022 FA Community Shield. He scored his first goal in a 2-0 away win against West Ham United. He scored his first hat-trick in a 4-2 win against Crystal Palace.
Haaland has represented Norway at the Under17, U19, and U21 levels before being called up to the senior team to play the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches. He made his debut for the senior team in a match against Malta, on September 5, 2019. He scored his first goal for the senior team in a 2-1 loss against Austria in the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League B.
Achievements
- Eliteserien Breakthrough of the Year: 2018
- Austrian Footballer of the Year: 2019
- Austrian Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2019-20
- FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Boot: 2019
- Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2020-21
- Premier League Player of the Month: August 2022
- Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year: 2020
Social Media
- Instagram: @erling.haaland
- Twitter: @ErlingHaaland
Net Worth
Erling Haaland earns his career as a footballer. He has an estimated net worth of $12 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Erling Haaland:
Who is Erling Haaland?
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for the English club side Manchester City and the national team Norway.
How old is Erling Haaland?
He was born on July 21, 2000
Where is Erling Haaland from?
He is from Norway.
What is Erling Haaland’s Height?
He has a height of 1.94 m
Is Erling Haaland married?
His relationship status has not been disclosed.
What is Erling Haaland’s Net Worth?
Erling Haaland has an estimated net worth of $12 million.
