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Erling Haaland's salary: transfer news, cars, net worth, stats
Lenah Ann, Cyprine Apindi
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Erling Haaland recently made the headlines after signing a contract with Manchester City, a team that competes in the Premier League. The sought-after footballer has impressive career stats. Interestingly, his father also played in the Premier League championships.
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Erling Haaland was an athletic child. He played football, handball, golf, and other field events. He has since specialised in football. Read on to find out more about his life and career.
Profile summary
Full name | Erling Braut Håland |
Nicknames | Man-child, The Terminator, Big Earl, Striking Viking, Zlatan Jr., and Daemon |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 21st July 2000 |
Age | 22 years (as of 2023) |
Place of birth | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
Current residence | Norway and Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Ethnicity | White (Norwegian descent) |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Religion | Christianity |
Height in feet | 6’ 4” |
Height in centimetres | 193 |
Weight in pounds | 192 |
Weight in kilograms | 87 |
Hair colour | Blond |
Eye colour | Green |
Marital status | Single |
Father | Alfie Haaland |
Mother | Gry Marita Braut |
Siblings | 2 |
Profession | Professional soccer player |
Net worth | $40 million |
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Who is Erling Haaland?
Erling Braut Håland is a professional soccer player currently a striker for Premier League's Manchester City. He has multiple nicknames, including Man-child, The Terminator, Big Earl, Striking Viking, Zlatan Jr., and Daemon.
How old is Erling Haaland?
Erling Haaland's age is 22 years as of 2023. He was born on 21st July 2000, and his Zodiac sign is Cancer.
Where is Erling Haaland from?
The footballer was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. In 2004, he moved to Bryne, Norway, where he was raised.
Today, he splits his time between Norway and Manchester, England, United Kingdom. His nationality is Norwegian, and his ethnicity is White.
Who are Erling Haaland's parents?
Erling Haaland's father is Alfie Haaland, and his mother is Gry Marita Braut. His parents have Norwegian ancestry.
Alfie is a former footballer who played in the Premier League. He was a right-back or midfielder for Leeds United before his retirement.
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Gry and Alfie are parents of three. The footballer has an older brother named Astor and a younger sister named Gabrielle. Albert Braut Tjåland and Jonatan Braut Brunes, professional soccer players, are his cousins.
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Career
The professional footballer started his career in his parents' hometown of Bryne in Norway. He played for Bryne's reserve team in the 2015–16 season and recorded impressive results.
His performance earned him a trial offer by the German club 1899 Hoffenheim. Eventually, he joined Molde at 16. He completed his first season at Molde with four goals.
On 19th August 2018, Red Bull Salzburg, an Austrian Bundesliga champion, announced that the striker would join the club on 1st January 2019. He signed a five-year contract with the team. He bid farewell to Salzburg after recording 29 goals.
After his exit, he was rumoured to join Manchester United or Juventus. Many people were surprised when he signed a contract with Borussia Dortmund on 29th December 2019.
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His transfer fee to Borussia Dortmund was about €20 million, and his contract was for four and a half years. During his time with the team, he became the first player in history to score seven goals within the first three Bundesliga games.
Erling Haaland's transfer news
On 10th May 2022, the footballer's transfer news circulated on various media platforms. Manchester City announced it had reached a deal to sign Haaland after signing a £51.2 million release clause.
Erling Haaland's Man City contract was officialised on 13th June 2022. The team announced that the striker would be joining the club on 1st July 2022 on a five-year contract.
Erling Haaland's stats
The Man City striker has recorded stellar performances throughout his career. Below is a look at his career stats so far.
Season | Team | Total appearances | Goals scored |
2015 | Bryne 2 | 3 | 2 |
2016 | Bryne 2 | 11 | 16 |
2016 | Bryne | 16 | - |
2017 | Molde 2 | 4 | 2 |
2017 | Molde | 20 | 4 |
2018 | Molde | 30 | 16 |
2018–19 | Red Bull Salzburg | 5 | 1 |
2019–20 | Red Bull Salzburg | 22 | 28 |
2019–20 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 16 |
2020–21 | Borussia Dortmund | 41 | 41 |
2021–22 | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | 29 |
2022–23 | Manchester City | 32 | 32 |
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The professional footballer has scored a total of 187 in his career.
How much is Haaland worth?
Erling Haaland's net worth is $40 million. Most of his wealth comes from his football career and brand endorsement deals. He allegedly makes around $1 million weekly under his new contract with Manchester City.
Is Erling Haaland gay?
The professional footballer prefers to keep his love life away from the media. As a result, his dating history remains hidden, and he is believed to be single.
His sexuality has caused an endless debate among his fans. Rumours of him being gay circulated online after he and Jude Bellingham shared a bromance moment after their team won over Besiktas in the Champions League.
Jude Bellingham kissed him on the cheek as he was doing an interview. The Manchester City striker is yet to address the allegations. In the past, he was rumoured to be in relationships with women.
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Erling Haaland's injury
During the 2021–22 season, the footballer kicked off the matches on a high note. During the season's first month, he was sidelined due to an injury to his hamstring.
He went back to the field after a short period of rest. Upon his return, he suffered a hip flexor injury and was sidelined for two months. He returned to the field in November 2022 after recovering.
How tall is Erling Haaland?
Erling Haaland's height is 6’ 4” or 193 centimetres. He weighs about 192 pounds or 87 kilograms and has green eyes and blond hair.
Trivia
- At five, he reportedly achieved a world record in his age category for the standing long jump with a recorded distance of 1.63 metres.
- He practices meditation regularly.
- He was named the Bundesliga Player of the Season for his stellar performance in the 2020–21 season.
- His shirt number at Manchester City FC is 9.
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Erling Haaland is a multi-talented athlete playing for Manchester City as a striker. The young footballer took after his father, who played for Leeds United before his retirement.
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Lenah Ann
Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.
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