1. Erling Haaland was born on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, England, but he represents Norway internationally.
2. He is known for his incredible speed and strength, often clocking in at a sprint speed of over 36 km/h (22 mph).
3. Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge Håland, was also a professional footballer who played in the Premier League.
4. He made his professional debut for Bryne FK in Norway’s top division at just 15 years old.
5. During the 2019-2020 season, he scored 28 goals in just 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg.
6. Haaland became the youngest player to reach 20 UEFA Champions League goals, achieving this milestone at just 21 years old.
7. He is known for his unique goal celebration, which includes a “robot” dance that has become a fan favorite.
8. Haaland has a remarkable goal-scoring record, averaging a goal every 63 minutes in the Bundesliga.
9. He has been compared to football legends like Ronaldo and Messi for his natural talent and prolific scoring ability.
10. In 2021, he was named the Golden Boy, an award given to the best under-21 player in Europe.
