Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland: biography

Erling Braut Haaland is a Norwegian professional football player who is a striker for both the Norway national team and the Premier League team Manchester City.

Childhood and youth

Erling Haaland was born on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, England, to parents Alfie Haaland, a former Norwegian professional footballer, and Gry Marita Braut. He spent most of his childhood in Bryne, Norway, where he started playing football at a very young age.

Haaland grew up in a footballing family, with both his father and his grandfather having played professional football. He showed an early interest in the sport and was a regular at his local club, Bryne FK, where he started playing in the youth academy. He quickly made a name for himself as a young player with his speed and natural goal-scoring ability.

Overall, Haaland's childhood and youth were characterized by his love of football, his natural talent, and the guidance of his footballing family. He has worked hard to develop his skills and is now considered one of the most exciting young players in world football.

Football career

Erling Haaland's professional football career began at Molde FK, where he made his senior debut in 2017 at the age of 16. He quickly made an impact, scoring four goals in his first game, and went on to score 20 goals in 50 appearances for the club.

In December 2018, Haaland signed with Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg, where he really started to make a name for himself. In his first season with the club, he scored an incredible 29 goals in just 27 appearances in all competitions, including eight goals in the UEFA Champions League. He helped Salzburg win the Austrian Bundesliga and was named the league's Player of the Year.

Haaland's performances at Salzburg attracted the attention of some of the biggest clubs in Europe, and in January 2020, he signed with German club Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of €20 million. He hit the ground running in the Bundesliga, scoring a hat-trick on his debut against Augsburg and quickly establishing himself as one of the best young talents in world football.

Haaland's goal scoring prowess has continued at Dortmund, where he has formed a formidable partnership with Jadon Sancho. He has scored 57 goals in 59 appearances for the club, including 10 goals in the Champions League in the 2020/21 season.

Haaland's impressive performances have earned him numerous individual accolades, including the 2020 Golden Boy award, which is given to the best young player in Europe. He has also been named the Bundesliga Player of the Month several times and was included in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons.

Manchester City, a Premier League club, revealed on May 10th, 2022 that they had agreed to sign Haaland by utilizing his €60 million (£51.2 million) release clause. The deal was made official on June 13th, with City declaring that Haaland would become a part of the team on July 1st, signing a five-year contract.

Haaland's future in football looks bright, and he is already being touted as a potential future Ballon d'Or winner. He has been linked with moves to some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, and it is likely that he will continue to be one of the most sought-after players in world football for many years to come.

Personal life

Erling Haaland is known for being a private person and has kept much of his personal life out of the public eye. However, there are a few details known about his personal life. It’s known that he’s in a relationship with Isabel Haugseng Johansen, who is a soccer player.

Haaland is also known for his love of fashion and has been seen wearing some eye-catching outfits off the pitch. He has a sponsorship deal with PUMA and has been involved in the design of his own signature boots.

Achievements and accomplishments

Here are some of Erling Haaland's achievements and accomplishments so far in his football career:

• Golden Boy award winner in 2020, which is given to the best young player in Europe.
• Austrian Bundesliga champion with Red Bull Salzburg in the 2018-2019 season.
• Austrian Bundesliga top scorer with 17 goals in the 2018-2019 season.
• Austrian Bundesliga Player of the Year in the 2018-2019 season.
• Bundesliga Player of the Month several times during his time at Borussia Dortmund.
• Included in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons.
• Scored 20 goals in his debut season for Molde FK.
• Scored 44 goals in 40 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg.
• Scored a hat-trick on his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund in January 2020.
• Became the youngest player in Champions League history to score 15 goals, achieving the feat at the age of 20 years and 231 days.
• Scored 10 goals in the 2020/21 Champions League campaign, becoming the fastest player to reach that tally in the competition's history.