Erling Haaland

Norwegian footballer (born 2000)

Erling Haaland is a Norwegian footballer, born in Leeds in 2000.

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He plays mainly as a forward. He has turned out for Manchester City F.C.. His honours include Aftenposten Gold Medal and Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year. He appeared at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Erling Haaland is widely regarded as one of the defining figures of association football in his era, and remains the benchmark against which later competitors are measured.

The public record credits Erling Haaland with 2 recorded honours. Association football is the most watched sport on earth, and its greatest players are measured as much by trophies as by the way they changed how the game is played.

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