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Erling Braut Haaland is a young footballer who is achieving great things in the world of football today. At just 22 years old, this young Norwegian prodigy has already accomplished extraordinary feats on football pitches around the world. With his speed and physical power, Haaland quickly became one of the most formidable strikers of his generation. In this article, you will discover the exploits of the player Erling Haaland.
Wonderful career start
Erling Braut Haaland is a Norwegian footballer born on July 21, 2000, in Leeds precisely in England. To learn more about Haaland, then continue reading. Erling Haaland started his professional career at Bryne FK in 2016. In January 2019, at the age of 18, Erling Haaland joined the Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg where he discovered the Champions League.
During this 2019-2020 season, despite being a rookie footballer, Haaland was scoring at least one goal per game. It was these various marvels that favored his transfer to Borussia Dortmund in mid-season. Following his Champions League pursuit with Dortmund, on February 17, 2021, he scored twice against Sevilla FC. These different marvels allowed him to experience growth.
Great achievement at Manchester City
When he arrived at Manchester City in 2022, he had the opportunity to be coached by the famous Pep Guardiola. His arrival at the club was greeted with great enthusiasm, and he was quick to prove himself on the pitch. Haaland quickly showed his incredible goal-scoring skills, scoring crucial and decisive goals for his team. With his exceptional performances, he was also establishing himself throughout the Premier League.
On January 22, 2023, Haaland had only played half a season in the Premier League. However, he netted his fourth hat-trick when he scored three goals in City's 3-0 win over Wolves. This summer, he helped his team win the Premier League with the many goals he scored. Also, thanks to his presence in the team, Manchester City won the Champions League against Inter Milan on June 3, 2023.
The records created
During this 2022-2023 season, Haaland was the Premier League's top scorer with 36 goals. He is also the Champions League top scorer with 12 goals this summer. He won the Premier League top scorer title with an average of 1.51 goals scored per game.
He had surpassed the performances of the season's top scorers such as Son Heung-min and Mohamed Salah, who had both scored 23 goals. Likewise, given his performances, he was confident he would be England's top scorer of the season. With 25 goals, he had already widened a 10-goal gap with his closest rival, Harry Kane, who scored 15.
The future of football
Erling Haaland, just 22 years old, has already left an indelible mark on the world of football. His explosive style of play and his ability to score goals will make him an exceptional player. Football experts consider him one of the futures best players in the world. They think of him as a real potential that can surpass the biggest names in the history of football.
Haaland embodies uncommon determination, a hard-working mentality and exemplary humility, which reinforces his status as a sporting icon. Apart from his exploits on the pitch, Haaland is appreciated for his endearing personality. Despite his early successes, he remains humble and works tirelessly to constantly improve. He inspires many young players who see in him a model of success and perseverance.