10 Facts About Erling Haaland You Didn’t Know

10 Facts About Erling Haaland You Didn’t Know

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Born in Leeds, England

His father Alf-Inge Haaland played in the Premier League for Leeds and Man City!

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Holds a World Record (Sort of!)

At age 5, he set a world record in the standing long jump — 1.63 meters.

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He Scored 9 Goals in One Game

At the U-20 World Cup in 2019 — yes, in one match! against Honduras.

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Obsessed with Lasagna

He once said he eats it before every game — superstition or secret sauce?

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Shirt Numbers Have Meaning

He wore No. 17, 9, and now 9 again — all tied to his role as a striker and family roots.

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Loves UK Rap and Reggaeton

His playlists include Stormzy, Central Cee, and Bad Bunny.

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Keeps His Life Very Private

Despite his fame, he posts rarely and mostly about football.

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Nicknamed “The Terminator”

Because of his calm, robotic finishing style and incredible physicality.

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Multilingual

He speaks Norwegian, English, and understands German — crucial at Dortmund and City.

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First to Score Hat-Tricks in First 3 EPL Home Games

He made history just weeks into his Manchester City career.

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