Biography
Erling Braut Haaland (born 21 July 2000) is a famous Norwegian professional footballer. This super talented footballer is signed by the English Premier League club Manchester City. He also plays for the Norwegian national team. He is a Striker and is considered one of the best football players in the world.
Norwegian prodigy Erling Haaland has broken the long-standing record for most goals scored in a single Premier League season. The previous record was held by Manchester United legend Andrew Cole, who scored 34 goals in the 1993-94 season. Haaland, who plays for the mighty Manchester City, has surpassed this record with an impressive tally.
Haaland didn’t just break the record for a single season; he also set a record for most goals scored in a 38-game season, breaking the previous record of 32 held by Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah, who scored for Liverpool in the 2017-18 season.
In the 2022/2023 season, Erling Haaland’s stunning performances have left fans and pundits in awe. His predatory instincts, lightning speed and accurate finishing have made him a nightmare for defenders. He has been compared to some of the game’s all-time greats and is considered one of the brightest prospects in world football.
Norwegian football player
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| Full name: | Erling Braut Haaland |
| Stage name: | Erling Haaland |
| Born: | July 21, 2000 (age 24) |
| Place of birth: | Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Wage: | $24,646,050 |
| Nationality: | UK, Norway |
| Height: | 1.94 minutes |
| Parents: | Alfie Haaland, Gry Marita Braut |
| Siblings: | Gabrielle Braut Haaland, Astor Braut Haaland |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Isabel Haugseng Johansen |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | $40 million – $50 million |
Early life
Erling Braut Haaland was born on 21 July 2000 in a public health facility in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He is a British citizen by birth, although he is of Norwegian descent. Both his parents are of Norwegian descent.
Erling Haaland comes from a family with a love for sports. He is the son of Alfie Haaland and Gry Marita Braut. Alfie Haaland is a former professional Norwegian footballer, while Gry Marita Braut is a former professional Norwegian heptathlete. Erling Haaland’s cousin Albert Tjåland is also a professional footballer. Tjåland is a striker who plays for Norwegian football club Molde FK.
His maternal cousin, Jonatan Braut Brunes, is also a professional Norwegian footballer. His parents met in England when his father played for Nottingham Forest. He was born when his father was signed by Leeds United, who were playing in the Premier League at the time. Haaland also played for Manchester City. His father retired after suffering a left knee injury.
Erling Haaland spent the first three years of his life in England. In 2004, he and his family moved to his parents’ hometown of Bryne in Norway. He spent his formative years in Bryne, living with his parents and two siblings. He is the third child in a family of five. Erling Haaland has an older brother named Astor Braut Haaland and an older sister named Gabrielle Braut Haaland.
Erling Haaland started playing sports at a young age. He played football, handball and golf and participated in athletics as a child. At the age of five, he set a world record for his age group in the vertical long jump, with a recorded distance of 1.63 metres. That was in 2006. As he grew older, his love of football only grew deeper.
Career
Erling Haaland’s football journey began at Bryne FK, but it was at Molde FK in 2017 that he truly showed his talent. In his first season, he scored an impressive 16 goals in 21 games, helping Molde win the Norwegian Cup.
In January 2019, Erling Haaland moved to Red Bull Salzburg, where he established himself as one of Europe’s top strikers, scoring 29 goals in 27 games in all competitions.
He was then signed by Borussia Dortmund for €20 million in December 2019. Erling Haaland’s time with Dortmund has been remarkable, with 86 goals in 89 appearances and winning the DFB-Pokal in the 2020–2021 season.
In July 2022, Erling Haaland joined Manchester City for a whopping €60 million. In his first season there, he scored 52 goals in 51 appearances, contributing significantly to their victories in the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and Super Cup.
Erling Haaland made his international debut for Norway in September 2019. He scored his first goal for his country in September 2020.
Erling Haaland has received numerous awards, including the 2020 Golden Boy Award, the 2021 Bundesliga Player of the Season, the 2023 UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award, and the 2023 FWA Footballer of the Year.
Social media
Erling Haaland has over 27.9 million followers on Instagram and 4.6 million followers on Twitter. He has 15 million followers on his Facebook page.
- Instagram handle: @erling.haaland
- Twitter Name: @ErlingHaaland
- Facebook manager: Erling Haaland
Personal life
Erling Haaland is a skillful goalscorer with all the attributes of a complete striker. He is 6ft 4in tall and wears the number 9 shirt at Manchester City.
He lives in an upscale neighborhood in Manchester, England. He owns luxury cars in his garage and has signed many cooperation contracts with top brands.
Erling Haaland, a prolific goalscorer, is romantically linked to none other than talented footballer Isabel Haugseng Johansen. Haaland’s girlfriend Isabel currently works for Bryne Fotballklubb, a Norwegian club where she honed her skills at the club’s academy as a child.
It was also at this club that she first met Erling Haaland, and they have been inseparable ever since. Despite her impressive footballing achievements, Isabel has happily remained humble and supported her partner from the sidelines as he has taken the football world by storm. He is not married and is more focused on his development as a footballer.
Net worth
Professional soccer player Erling Haaland is estimated to have a net worth of $40 to $50 million (USD).
Over the course of three seasons with Borussia Dortmund, Erling Haaland earned a whopping $26,017,124. When his contract with Manchester City expires, he will have amassed a staggering total of $146,613,169 in career earnings by the time the 2026-27 season ends. His average salary at Manchester City is £19,500,000.
