How Erling Haaland Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

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Erling Haaland

A closer look at the lasting mark left by Erling Haaland—a timeline of influence.

Erling Braut Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer renowned for his exceptional skills as a striker. Currently playing for Manchester City in the Premier League and the Norway national team, he is widely regarded as one of the best players globally and arguably the greatest Norwegian player of all time. His key attributes include remarkable speed, strength, strategic positioning, and clinical finishing abilities within the penalty box.

1937: Juve's record

In October 2024, Erling Haaland overtook Jørgen Juve's record of Norway's all-time top scorer that had stood since 1937.

2022: Jürgen Klopp labels Haaland as the "best striker in the world"

In 2022, Jürgen Klopp labelled Haaland as the "best striker in the world" and stated that "physically he sets new standards, the combination of being really physical and technical and sensational awareness, his orientation on the pitch is exceptional, he knows always where the decisive gaps are, barely offside".

2024: FIFPRO declares Haaland to be "the deadliest striker in football today"

In 2024, FIFPRO declared him to be "the deadliest striker in football today".