2016
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.
Football player and manager history
Erling Haaland
Explore 45 football history records associated with Erling Haaland, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2017 February
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 July 1st
Four Goals Against Brann
Haaland scored four first-half goals for Molde against Brann, producing a remarkable individual performance in a Norwegian league victory.
2018 August
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
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.
2019 May 30th
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.
2019 June
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.
2019 September 17th
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.
2019 October
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.
2019 October 2nd
Goal at Anfield Against Liverpool
Haaland scored for Salzburg at Anfield during a dramatic Champions League group match that Liverpool eventually won 4-3.
2019 December
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.
2019 December 29th
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.
2020 January 18th
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.
2020 February 18th
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.
2020 November 21st
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 May
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.
2021 May 13th
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.
2022 June 13th
Manchester City Transfer Confirmed
Manchester City announced Haaland’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund, securing a prolific young striker ahead of the 2022-23 season.
2022 August 7th
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.
2022 August 27th
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.
2022 August 31st
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.
2022 October
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.
2022 October 2nd
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.
2023
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.
2023 January 22nd
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.
2023 March 14th
Five Goals Against Leipzig
Scores five goals in a Champions League knockout match as Manchester City defeat Leipzig.
2023 May
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.
2023 May
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.
2023 May 3rd
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.
2023 June
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.
2023 June 3rd
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.
2023 June 3rd
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.
2023 June 10th
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.
2023 June 10th
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.
2023 June 10th
Haaland Champions League Top Scorer
Finishes his first Manchester City Champions League campaign as top scorer with twelve goals.
2023 August 31st
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.
2023 November
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.
2023 November 25th
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.
2023 November 28th
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.
2024 February 27th
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.
2024 May
Second Premier League Golden Boot
Haaland retained the Premier League Golden Boot after scoring 27 league goals in 2023-24, finishing ahead of every other player in the division.
2024 May 4th
Four Goals Against Wolverhampton
Haaland scored four goals as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-1, helping sustain the club’s pursuit of the Premier League title.
2024 May 19th
Fourth Consecutive City League Title
Haaland helped Manchester City win a fourth straight Premier League championship, an unprecedented run in English men’s top-flight football.
2025
Premier League Century of Goals
Haaland reached 100 Premier League goals in only 111 appearances, becoming the fastest player to attain the landmark in the competition’s history.
2025 January 17th
Long-Term Manchester City Contract
Haaland signed a new long-term contract with Manchester City running until 2034, extending his commitment to the club beyond his original agreement.