Erling Haaland’s Bio
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team. Haaland is considered one of the best strikers in the world and has quickly become one of the most sought-after strikers in world football. He is known for his speed, strength, physical presence, positioning, and remarkable goal-scoring ability inside the box.
Erling Haaland Age
Born Erling Braut Haaland on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, he is 23 years old as of 2023.
Erling Haaland Height and Weight
He stands at approximately 6 feet 4 inches (194 cm) tall, and his weight is around 88 kg.
Erling Haaland’s Family
Erling Haaland’s father is Alfie Haaland, a former professional footballer. His mother is Gry Marita Braut, a former women’s heptathlete. Erling comes from a family with a strong sports background. He has 2 siblings a sister named Gabrielle Haaland and a brother called Astor Haaland.
Erling Haaland Education
He attended Bryne FK’s academy where he received a high-quality sports education.
Erling Haaland’s Relationship
Erling Haaland is dating Isabel Haugseng Johansen. They keep their relationship private and hidden from the public eye.
Erling Haaland’s Career
Haaland began his career at Bryne FK in 2016. His football journey gained significant attention when he burst onto the scene after moving to the Norwegian club Molde FK in 2017. He quickly established himself as one of the most promising young strikers in Europe, scoring 20 goals in 20 appearances for Molde in the 2018 season.
However, it was his move to the Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg in January 2019 that truly put him in the spotlight. He continued his goalscoring form at Salzburg, scoring 29 goals in 27 appearances in all competitions in the 2019-20 season, going on to win 2 league titles and 1 Austrian Cup.
His impressive goal-scoring record and performances attracted the attention of top clubs and in December 2019, Haaland joined the German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, which solidified his status as a global football phenomenon. He continued to score goals at a prolific rate for Dortmund, scoring 86 goals in 89 appearances in all competitions and winning the DFB-Pokal in 2020–21. This made him get named the Bundesliga Player of the Season and win the Golden Boy award.
In the summer of 2022, he transferred to Manchester City and was instrumental in the club winning a continental treble in his debut campaign. Erling was named Young Player of the Season and Premier League Player of the Season, becoming the first player to win both awards in the same year. With Manchester City, he has broken Premier League records, including the most goals scored in a single Premier League season (36 goals), the quickest individual to score 2, 3 and 4 hat-tricks, and the first player in the league’s history to score hat-tricks in three consecutive home games.
Erling has also represented Norway at various youth levels. In the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, he won the tournament’s Golden Boot, after scoring a record 9 goals in a single match. He made his senior international debut in September 2019. His playing style is characterized by his speed, strength, and clinical finishing.
Erling Haaland’s Awards
Erling Haaland has been recognized for his goal-scoring prowess and potential. Some of his honours include;
Norway U17
- Syrenka Cup: 2016
Red Bull Salzburg
- Austrian Bundesliga: 2018–19
- Austrian Cup: 2018–19
Borussia Dortmund
- DFB-Pokal: 2020–21
Manchester City
- Premier League: 2022–23
- FA Cup: 2022–23
- UEFA Champions League: 2022–23
- UEFA Super Cup: 2023
Individual
- European Golden Shoe: 2022–23
- 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
- UEFA Champions League Breakthrough XI: 2019
- Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2020–21
- Bundesliga Player of the Month: January 2020, November 2020, April 2021, August 2021
- Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: January 2020, February 2020
- Bundesliga Goal of the Month: September 2021
- Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2020–21, 2021–22
- VDV Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
- Kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2020–21, 2021–22
- FWA Footballer of the Year: 2022–23
- Premier League Player of the Season: 2022–23
- Premier League Young Player of the Season: 2022–23
- Premier League Golden Boot: 2022–23
- Premier League Player of the Month: August 2022, April 2023
- PFA Premier League Fans’ Player of the Month: August 2022, September 2022, December 2022
- ESM Team of the Year: 2019–20
- IFFHS Men’s World Youth (U20) Team: 2020
- Golden Boy: 2020
- Gullballen: 2020, 2021, 2022
- Kniksen’s Honour Award: 2020
- Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year: 2020
- UEFA Champions League Squad/Team of the Season: 2020–21, 2022–23
- UEFA Champions League Forward of the Season: 2020–21
- UEFA Champions League top scorer: 2020–21, 2022–23
- UEFA Nations League top scorer: 2020–21, 2022–23
- FIFA FIFPRO World 11: 2021, 2022
- IFFHS Men’s World Team: 2022
- Manchester City Player of the Season: 2022–23
Erling Haaland’s Net Worth
Erling Haaland’s net worth is estimated to be around $45 million. This includes his earnings as a professional footballer, endorsements like Nike’s sponsorship and other ventures.
Haaland’s remarkable ability to find the back of the net, coupled with his young age, has established him as one of the most exciting talents in the football world. His potential for future success has drawn the attention of fans, clubs, and experts alike. Erling is also a household name in Norway and is considered a national hero. He is expected to continue to be one of the best strikers in the world for many years to come.