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What’s perhaps most remarkable about the striker is that he’s only 24 years old and already seems destined for a place in the history books.
As the 2023 Ballon d’Or runner-up, he has already shattered numerous records across several European leagues and has claimed eight major trophies so far.
Haaland recently completed another incredibly successful season with Manchester City, during which they secured their fourth consecutive Premier League title. Despite some injury issues causing his goal tally to dip compared to his debut season, he still clinched the Golden Boot with an impressive 27 goals.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Erling Haaland’s career:
**Early Career**
Seemingly fated for football stardom, Haaland was born in Leeds while his father, Alfie Haaland, played as a defender for Leeds United. However, he soon moved back to his family’s hometown in Norway and joined the Bryne academy at the age of five.
