Erling Haaland recently added another remarkable achievement to his growing list of records, reaching 100 goals for Manchester City in a thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw against Arsenal. This achievement came during Haaland’s 105th appearance and 100th start for the club, underscoring his prolific goal-scoring ability since joining City in 2022.
The Norwegian striker found the net in the ninth minute of the game, after latching onto a perfectly weighted pass from Savinho. With this goal, Haaland reached an incredible average of one goal every 85 minutes, cementing his status as one of the most efficient goal-scorers in modern football. At just 24 years old, his tally of 235 career club goals across multiple teams, including Molde, Red Bull Salzburg, and Borussia Dortmund, highlights his potential to shatter more records in the years to come.
Erling Haaland’s Goalscoring Record at Manchester City
Since joining Manchester City in a £51 million move from Borussia Dortmund, Erling Haaland has been an unstoppable force in front of goal. His record-breaking performances have seen him score four or more goals against 11 different teams while donning the City jersey. Wolves have suffered the most from Haaland’s ruthless finishing, with eight goals scored against them in just four matches. Other notable victims include West Ham, Manchester United, and RB Leipzig, with the striker scoring seven, six, and six goals against these teams respectively.
Erling Haaland’s goals have come in all major competitions for Manchester City. He has netted 73 Premier League goals, 18 in the Champions League, eight in the FA Cup, and one in the Carabao Cup. His versatile finishing ability is highlighted by the fact that 73 of his goals have been scored with his left foot, 14 with his right, and 12 with his head. One memorable goal even went in off his backside in a match against Chelsea. Penalties have also been a key source of his goals, as he has converted 18 out of 20 attempts from the spot.
Erling Haaland’s Comparisons to Modern Football Legends
Erling Haaland’s goal tally at just 24 years old has drawn comparisons to some of the greatest players in modern football, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. By the age of 24, Ronaldo had scored 117 goals in 313 games, and Messi had registered 184 goals in 274 appearances. In contrast, Haaland has reached 235 goals in only 271 games, positioning him ahead of both legends in terms of early-career goal-scoring.
Under Pep Guardiola, Haaland joins an elite group of players to have scored 100 goals for a club. He is the fourth player to reach this milestone under Guardiola’s leadership, following in the footsteps of Lionel Messi (211), Sergio Aguero (124), and Raheem Sterling (120). Furthermore, his record for most goals in a single Premier League season, with 36 goals in 2022-23, is another testament to his remarkable efficiency in front of goal. Haaland’s best minutes-per-goal ratio in Premier League history, with a goal every 79 minutes, further solidifies his dominance.
Haaland’s Future Records and Milestones
As Haaland continues to break records, the football world is eager to see what other landmarks he can reach. One of the most imminent milestones is becoming Norway’s all-time top scorer. Currently, Haaland has scored 32 goals for his national team, just one goal shy of the record held by Jørgen Juve, who played between 1928 and 1937. This record will likely fall soon as Haaland remains a consistent presence for his country.
Haaland also has his sights set on breaking Manchester City’s all-time goal-scoring record, which is currently held by Sergio Aguero with 260 goals. If Haaland maintains his current scoring rate, he could surpass this mark in just a few more seasons. Another record within his reach is the Premier League’s all-time top scorer, Alan Shearer, who boasts 260 goals. Haaland’s rapid goal-scoring pace could see him top this record by the 2029-30 season. With his potential to break records in both domestic and European competitions, Haaland’s legacy as one of football’s greatest-ever goal-scorers seems assured.
