Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional football player, currently playing as a striker for Borussia Dortmund and the Norwegian national team. Born on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, England, to former footballer Alf-Inge Haaland and his wife Gry Marita Braut, Haaland began his football career at a young age.
Haaland’s footballing journey began at Bryne FK, where his father had played before. He made his professional debut for the club at the age of 15 in May 2016, becoming the youngest player to ever play for the Norwegian second-tier league. He quickly made an impression with his scoring ability, scoring four goals in his first six appearances for the club.
In January 2017, Haaland joined Molde FK, where he continued his scoring form. He scored his first hat-trick in a league game against Brann, becoming the youngest player to do so in the Norwegian top-flight league. In the same season, he scored 16 goals in 30 appearances, helping Molde to finish second in the league.
Haaland’s performances caught the attention of several European clubs, and in August 2018, he signed for Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg. He made an immediate impact, scoring a hat-trick in his debut game for the club in the Austrian Cup. He continued his form in the league, scoring 16 goals in his first 14 games. He also scored eight goals in the 2019 UEFA Youth League, helping Salzburg reach the semifinals.
Haaland’s performances in the UEFA Champions League in the 2019–20 season were particularly impressive, as he scored eight goals in six group stage matches, including a hat-trick against Genk. He finished the season with 44 goals in 40 appearances for Salzburg, earning the attention of several top clubs.
In January 2020, Haaland signed for Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth €20 million. He continued his scoring form, scoring nine goals in his first six games for the club, including a debut hat-trick in the Bundesliga. He finished the 2019–20 season with 16 goals in 18 appearances for Dortmund.
Haaland’s form continued in the 2020–21 season, as he scored 27 goals in 28 appearances in the Bundesliga. He also scored 10 goals in the UEFA Champions League, becoming the fastest player to score 20 goals in the competition’s history. His impressive form saw him win the Bundesliga Player of the Month award four times in a row.
Haaland has also made a significant impact for the Norwegian national team, scoring 14 goals in 21 appearances. He made his debut for the national team in September 2019 and has since become a key player for the team.
In summary, Erling Haaland is a young football player who has made a significant impact in a short period of time. He has scored goals at every level he has played at and has attracted interest from several top European clubs. His potential is limitless, and he has the ability to become one of the greatest football players of all time.
