Erling Haaland's Incredible Goalscoring Record at Manchester City and Norway
Since joining the Premier League less than three seasons ago, Erling Haaland has surpassed many legendary players in goals and continues to drive Norway towards World Cup qualification. His impact at Manchester City has been extraordinary, with record-breaking feats achieved in record time.
Haaland has become the first Premier League player in history about whom Football365.com began writing a “Ridiculous Stats” article, only to realize it would need constant updates.
- He reached 50 Premier League goals faster than anyone, scoring them in just 48 matches. The previous fastest were Andy Cole (65 games), Alan Shearer (66), Ruud van Nistelrooy (68), Mohamed Salah, and Fernando Torres (both 72).
- He became the quickest player to net 75 Premier League goals, doing so in only 77 matches, surpassing Shearer (93), Harry Kane (115), van Nistelrooy (116), Salah (117), and Sergio Agüero (118).
- Haaland also reached a combined 100 Premier League goals and assists in just 94 matches, beating Shearer (100), Eric Cantona, Salah (116 each), and Agüero (118).
Those numbers remain as ridiculous as a 115-month contract (we see what you did there, City, very droll).
These records were accurate as of his two goals in the 3–1 victory over Bournemouth on November 2.
Author’s summary
Haaland’s rapid rise in the Premier League rewrites record books, confirming his place as one of football’s most efficient scorers in modern history.