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THE PLAYER

Erling Haaland

Footballer

Erling Haaland is a Norwegian striker who joined Manchester City in 2022. He developed at Bryne and Molde before playing for Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund.

Isabel Haugseng Johansen
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Country
Norway
Club
Manchester City
Born
21 Jul 2000
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THE BACKGROUND

Career and background

Although he represents Norway, Haaland was born in Leeds in July 2000 and moved with his family to Norway in 2003. His father, Alfie, also played for Manchester City; his mother, Gry Marita Braut, was a Norwegian heptathlete. As a child, Erling tried handball, athletics and cross-country skiing as well as football.Source: Manchester City ↗

Haaland’s first Manchester City season produced 52 goals in 53 games across all competitions in 2022–23. His 36 league goals surpassed the previous Premier League single-season mark of 34, held jointly by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. He followed that with another league Golden Boot in 2023–24, scoring 27 times in 31 appearances.Source: Manchester City ↗

WHO’S WITH WHOM

Relationship history

Erling Haaland is in a long-term relationship with Isabel Haugseng Johansen. Both grew up around Bryne’s football community, and Haaland has said that she made the first move by messaging him. They began dating during his Borussia Dortmund years and welcomed a son in December 2024.

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FAMILY

Children

Their son’s name and exact birth date have not been publicly confirmed.

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