Erling Haaland has become the all-time goalscorer for Norway, after netting a brace in their 3-0 win over Slovenia on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Norway Vs Slovenia
Haaland raced the Norwegians ahead 7 minutes into the game before Atletico Madrid’s attacker Alexander Sørloth doubled their lead in the 52nd minute.
Erling Haaland Becomes The All-time Goalscorer For Norway National Team
Two minutes after the hour mark, Erling Haaland secured his brace to become the all-time top scorer for the national team of Norway.
Haaland’s brace in their comprehensive win over Slovenia took his international goal tally to 34 goals and that has seen him usurp Jorgen Juve to become the country’s goal king.
Juve scored 33 goals in 45 matches, while Erling Haaland has now netted a staggering 34 goals in 36 games.
Erling Haaland With Norway
The 24-year-old was handed his debut for the senior men’s national team of Norway on September 5, 2019, in a game against Malta, which ended 2-0 in favor of the former.
Erling Haaland netted his first goal for the European nation on September 4, 2020, in a 2-1 UEFA Nations League defeat to Austria.
The former Borussia Dortmund man will be hoping to guide his country to immense heights, having been unable to help them secure a place in the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
Norway are also placed in League B Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League, and as such, they can’t win the current edition of the competition, as only teams in League A can battle for it.
Haaland will be hoping that he can play an instrumental role in them earning a place at Euro 2028 and possibly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Erling Haaland’s Breathtaking Display In Front Of Goal In The 2024/25 Season
His goals against Slovenia also saw him improve his goals account this term to 14 goals for club and country in 12 matches.
The goal poacher will be hoping to extend his international goal tally when Norway square up against Austria on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Erling Haaland also took time to announce that he is expecting a child with partner Isabel Johansen, enacting a catchy celebration after the game where he put the ball under his jersey and sucked his thumb.
Who Is Erling Haaland?
He is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team.
Erling Haaland is considered one of the best players in the world and he is known for his speed, strength, positioning, and finishing inside the box.
Erling Haaland Personal Information
Haaland was born on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, England, to father, Alfie Haaland, who was also a footballer and represented sides like Manchester City and Leeds United.
His mother is a former women’s heptathlon athlete Gry Marita Braut.
Haaland’s Agent
Erling Haaland’s agent is Rafaela Pimenta, a revered Brazilian association super football agent and former lawyer.
Erling Haaland’s Market Value And Salary
Haaland’s market value is €200 million and he earns over €370,000 per week at Manchester City.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Erling Haaland has played for several clubs in his career, including Molde FK, Red Bull Salzburg, Bryne FK, and Borussia Dortmund.
Haaland’s Career Stats
The former RB Salzburg man has made 290 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 236 goals and providing 50 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Haaland has made 36 appearances for Norway, scoring 34 goals and providing 3 assists.
