Erling Haaland is a Norwegian striker who has turned goal-scoring into a record-breaking routine. Born in Leeds to a Premier League father, he rampaged through Austria and Germany before his move to Manchester City, where his first season produced a treble and a Premier League scoring record that had stood for decades.
| Full Name | Erling Braut Haaland |
| Born | 21 July 2000, Leeds, England |
| Age | 26 (as of 2026) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Footballer (Manchester City and Norway) |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.94 m) |
| Known For | Premier League single-season scoring record, 2023 treble, prolific Champions League record |
| Salary | Reported around £375,000 per week basic at Manchester City |
| Net Worth (est.) | Around $40–50 million (estimates vary) |
Early Life: Born in Leeds, Raised in Bryne
Haaland was born in Leeds while his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, played for Leeds United; the family returned to Norway when Erling was three and settled in Bryne, his father’s hometown. His mother, Gry Marita Braut, was a Norwegian heptathlon champion, and his athletic genes showed early — a standing long jump world best for five-year-olds is still attributed to him. He came through Bryne’s academy, famously fuelled by a strict sleep, diet and training discipline he maintains to this day.
Career Breakthrough: Molde, Salzburg and Dortmund
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave Haaland his senior break at Molde, and a four-goal burst in one 2018 match put Europe’s big clubs on alert. At Red Bull Salzburg in 2019 he announced himself to the continent with a first-half hat-trick on his Champions League debut and eight goals in the group stage. Borussia Dortmund won the race in January 2020; Haaland scored a hat-trick 23 minutes into his debut as a substitute and finished his Dortmund spell with 86 goals in 89 games, winning the DFB-Pokal in 2021.
Career Highlights and Records
Manchester City triggered Haaland’s £51.2 million release clause in the summer of 2022, and his debut season rewrote the record books: 52 goals in all competitions, a Premier League record 36 league goals — breaking the mark shared by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole — and a treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. He has since passed 100 Premier League goals faster than any player in history and, in January 2025, signed a new City contract running to 2034, among the longest in football history. For Norway, his scoring has driven the national team back towards major-tournament relevance, and he is already his country’s all-time top scorer.
Erling Haaland Net Worth and Salary
Haaland’s Manchester City wages were widely reported at around £375,000 per week in basic salary, with performance bonuses taking his potential earnings considerably higher, and his 2025 extension was reported to improve those terms further. His net worth is commonly estimated at around $40–50 million — a figure expected to climb steeply, given his age, a long-term Nike boot deal and a career still in its early prime. All published figures are estimates based on reporting, not official disclosures.
Personal Life
Haaland is the son of former Norway international Alf-Inge Haaland, whose own career was ended early by injury after spells at Nottingham Forest, Leeds and Manchester City — a family history that made Erling’s City move a homecoming of sorts. Off the pitch he is known for his meditation goal celebration, his formidable appetite, and a deadpan interview style that has made him a cult figure as well as a superstar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Erling Haaland?
He was born on 21 July 2000, making him 26 years old in 2026.
What is Erling Haaland’s salary?
Widely reported at around £375,000 per week in basic salary at Manchester City, with bonuses on top; his 2025 contract runs to 2034.
What is Erling Haaland’s net worth?
Commonly estimated at around $40–50 million from salary and endorsements — an estimate, not an official figure.
What record did Erling Haaland break in his first Premier League season?
He scored 36 league goals in 2022–23, breaking the Premier League single-season record of 34.
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Net worth and salary figures are estimates based on publicly available sources and may change over time.
