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Erling Braut HaalandNorwegian footballer, striker for Manchester City
Date of Birth: 21.07.2000
Country:  Norway |
Content:
- Erling Haaland: A Norwegian Footballing Prodigy
- Club Career:
- Red Bull Salzburg (2019)
- Borussia Dortmund (2019-2022)
- Manchester City (2022-Present)
- International Career:
- Personal Achievements:
- - The youngest player to score a brace in a German Cup final
Erling Haaland: A Norwegian Footballing Prodigy
Early Life and Career:Erling Haaland, a Norwegian football prodigy, was born in Leeds, England in 2000. His father, Alf-Inge Haaland, played for Manchester City and inspired his son's passion for the sport. At the tender age of five, he set a world record in long jump for his age category. Returning to Norway at age three, Haaland began his football journey at the local academy in Bryne. His father provided extensive individual training, laying the foundation for his exceptional talent.
Club Career:
Norway (2016-2018)Haaland's professional debut came with Bryne in Norway's second-tier league at the age of 15. He signed with Molde in 2017, where he made his Norwegian league debut in June of that year. In the 2018 season, he emerged as a key player, scoring 16 goals in 30 appearances. He was named the league's "Breakthrough of the Year."
Red Bull Salzburg (2019)
In August 2018, Haaland joined Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg. His prolific scoring continued, including a stunning hat-trick in his Champions League debut against Belgian club Genk. He became the first player to score six goals in his first three Champions League matches.
Borussia Dortmund (2019-2022)
In December 2019, Haaland signed with Borussia Dortmund. He made a sensational debut, netting a hat-trick off the bench against Augsburg. He broke numerous records, including eight goals in his first six Bundesliga matches. In the 2020-21 season, he scored 27 league goals, finishing as the third-highest scorer. He was named Bundesliga Player of the Month twice and was selected for the league's Team of the Season.
In the Champions League, Haaland scored 16 goals in his first 12 matches, making him the youngest player to reach that mark. He became the tournament's top scorer in 2020-21 with 10 goals.
Manchester City (2022-Present)
In May 2022, Haaland joined English Premier League giants Manchester City. He has continued his goalscoring exploits, netting twice on his league debut against West Ham United. In consecutive matches, he recorded hat-tricks against Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, setting Premier League records for the fastest time to score two hat-tricks.
International Career:
Haaland represented Norway at youth levels. He made his senior debut in 2019, aged 19, and has since become a key part of the team. In June 2022, he scored two goals in each of the two Nations League matches against Sweden, taking his tally for Norway to 20 goals by the age of 21.
Personal Achievements:
- Austrian Footballer of the Year (2019)- UEFA Champions League Top Scorer (2020-21)
- UEFA Champions League Forward of the Year (2020-21)
- Golden Boy Award (2020)
- FIFA U-20 World Cup Top Scorer (2019)
- Bundesliga Player of the Month (January 2020)
- The only player to score for two different clubs in a single Champions League season
- The youngest player to score a brace in a German Cup final
- The only player to score over 10 goals in his first 10 Champions League matches
