Bryne Senior Team Breakthrough
Haaland made his senior football breakthrough with Bryne FK in Norway, gaining first-team experience as a teenager in the Norwegian second tier.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Erling Haaland Biography and Timeline
Follow Erling Haaland through 45 dated historical records for Norway.
Erling Haaland, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
45Distinct records
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2016–2024Years on this page
2016
2017
Move to Molde
Haaland joined Molde FK and continued his development in the Norwegian top division under a coaching staff that included Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
2018
Four Goals Against Brann
Haaland scored four first-half goals for Molde against Brann, producing a remarkable individual performance in a Norwegian league victory.
Salzburg Transfer Agreement
Red Bull Salzburg reached an agreement to sign Haaland from Molde, setting up his move to Austrian football at the beginning of 2019.
2019
Nine Goals Against Honduras
Haaland scored nine goals as Norway defeated Honduras 12-0 at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, setting an extraordinary single-match scoring mark.
Under-20 World Cup Golden Boot
Haaland won the Golden Boot at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup after finishing as the tournament’s leading scorer with nine goals despite Norway’s group-stage exit.
Champions League Debut Hat-Trick
Haaland scored three goals before half-time against Genk in a 6-2 victory, announcing himself on his UEFA Champions League debut.
Goal at Anfield Against Liverpool
Haaland scored for Salzburg at Anfield during a dramatic Champions League group match that Liverpool eventually won 4-3.
Goals Against Napoli in Europe
Haaland continued his prolific European campaign by scoring twice away to Napoli, although Salzburg lost the closely contested Champions League match.
Dortmund Announces Signing
Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of Haaland from Salzburg, bringing the Norwegian striker to Germany for the second half of the season.
Austria Footballer of the Year
Haaland was named Austria’s Footballer of the Year after an exceptional run of performances and goals for Red Bull Salzburg.
Debut Season at Salzburg
Haaland began his Salzburg career in Austria, where his movement and finishing soon helped him emerge as one of the club’s most promising attacking players.
2020
Bundesliga Debut Hat-Trick
Haaland came off the bench to score a hat-trick in his first Bundesliga appearance, overturning the momentum as Dortmund won 5-3 at Augsburg.
Brace Against Paris Saint-Germain
Haaland struck twice in Dortmund’s 2-1 Champions League round-of-16 first-leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain, including a powerful winner.
Four Goals Against Hertha Berlin
Haaland scored four times in Dortmund’s 5-2 Bundesliga victory away to Hertha Berlin, demonstrating his ability to finish from varied attacking positions.
2021
German Cup Final Victory
Haaland scored twice as Borussia Dortmund defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 in the DFB-Pokal final and lifted the German Cup.
Champions League Top Scorer with Dortmund
Haaland ended the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League as its leading scorer with ten goals, despite Dortmund being eliminated in the quarter-finals.
2022
Manchester City Transfer Confirmed
Manchester City announced Haaland’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund, securing a prolific young striker ahead of the 2022-23 season.
Premier League Debut Brace
Haaland scored both goals against West Ham United on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened the season with a 2-0 away victory.
First Manchester City Hat-Trick
Haaland registered his first Manchester City hat-trick in a 4-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace, turning a two-goal deficit into a league victory.
Second Successive League Hat-Trick
Haaland scored another hat-trick against Nottingham Forest just days after his first, helping Manchester City secure a commanding 6-0 win.
Manchester Derby Hat-Trick
Haaland scored three goals and supplied assists in Manchester City’s 6-3 victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Record Start to Premier League Scoring
Haaland became the first Premier League player to score hat-tricks in three consecutive home appearances, underlining his extraordinary start in England.
2023
Fourth League Hat-Trick Against Wolves
Haaland scored a hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 3-0 Manchester City win, continuing his record-setting first Premier League campaign.
Five Goals Against Leipzig
Scores five goals in a Champions League knockout match as Manchester City defeat Leipzig.
Premier League Single-Season Goal Record
Haaland scored against West Ham United to reach 35 Premier League goals for the season, surpassing the previous single-campaign record of 34.
First Premier League Title
Haaland became an English league champion in his debut season with Manchester City, contributing a record-breaking haul of goals to the title-winning campaign.
Premier League Golden Boot in Debut Season
Haaland claimed the Premier League Golden Boot with 36 league goals, a record total for a single season in the competition.
FA Cup Title with Manchester City
Haaland played in Manchester City’s FA Cup final victory over Manchester United, adding a domestic cup to the league title won earlier in the season.
FA Cup Winner
Erling Haaland occupied United's central defenders while City found goals from midfield as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the 2023 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Champions League Trophy in Istanbul
Haaland started as Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League final, completing the club’s first European Cup triumph.
Champions League Winner
Erling Haaland led City's attack and occupied Inter's defenders during the narrow win in the 2023 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester City win the competition.
Haaland Champions League Top Scorer
Finishes his first Manchester City Champions League campaign as top scorer with twelve goals.
Fifty-Two Goal Manchester City Season
Haaland finished the 2022-23 season with 52 goals in all competitions, setting a Manchester City club record during the historic treble campaign.
UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award
Haaland received the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award after his exceptional scoring helped Manchester City win the Champions League and two domestic trophies.
Fastest Fifty Premier League Goals
Haaland scored against Liverpool in his 48th Premier League appearance, becoming the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the competition.
Fastest Forty Champions League Goals
Haaland reached 40 Champions League goals during Manchester City’s comeback victory against RB Leipzig, achieving the milestone faster than any predecessor.
Five Goals in Champions League Group Stage
Haaland scored five goals in five Champions League group appearances during the autumn campaign as Manchester City progressed with a perfect group record.
Premier League Championship
Erling Haaland wins the 2022/23 Premier League championship with Manchester City and sets a Premier League single-season record of 36 goals in his debut campaign.
2024
Five Goals Against Luton Town
Haaland scored five times in Manchester City’s 6-2 FA Cup win over Luton Town, with Kevin De Bruyne assisting four of the goals.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.