50 Erling Haaland Trivia Questions and Facts (2026 Updated)

May 31, 2026 James Pitchford

⭐ Player Trivia · 50 Questions · Updated May 2026

Erling Haaland arrived in the Premier League in 2022 and immediately rewrote the record books — 36 goals in his debut season, shattering records that had stood for decades. The Norwegian striker has become one of the most talked-about players in world football. How well do you know the man they call the Cyborg? Test yourself with these 50 Erling Haaland trivia questions.

Player Profile

Full name: Erling Braut Haaland

Nationality: 🇳🇴 Norway

Born: 21 July 2000, Leeds, England

Position: Centre Forward

Height: 1.94m (6ft 4in)

Career Facts

PL debut season: 36 goals (new record), 52 in all comps

Current club: Manchester City

Clubs: Molde → RB Salzburg → Dortmund → Man City

Major honours: 2022–23 Treble (PL, FA Cup, UCL)

Awards: UEFA Men’s Player 2022–23, FIFA Best 2022–23

Questions

PL Goals (Debut Record)

Goals in Debut Season

Table of Contents

Early Life and Rise to Fame (Questions 1–15)
Records and Achievements (Questions 16–35)
Norway, Personal Life and Fun Facts (Questions 36–50)
How Did You Score?
Frequently Asked Questions

⬤ EASY

Early Life and Rise to Fame (Questions 1–15)

Q: Where was Erling Haaland born?
A: Leeds, England, on 21 July 2000 — while his father Alfie Haaland was playing for Leeds United.
Q: What is Erling Haaland’s full name?
A: Erling Braut Haaland.
Q: Which country does Haaland represent internationally?
A: Norway.
Q: What position does Haaland’s father Alfie play — and which English clubs did he represent?
A: Centre back/midfielder — Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and Manchester City. His career was effectively ended by Roy Keane’s infamous tackle in 2001.
Q: Which Norwegian club did Haaland begin his professional career with?
A: Molde FK — managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Q: Which Austrian club did Haaland join in 2019?
A: RB Salzburg.
Q: How many goals did Haaland score on his Champions League debut for RB Salzburg?
A: A hat-trick against Genk in September 2019 — the youngest player to score a CL debut hat-trick.
Q: At what age did Haaland score his Champions League debut hat-trick?
A: 19 years old.
Q: Which German club signed Haaland from RB Salzburg in January 2020?
A: Borussia Dortmund, for approximately 20 million euros.
Q: How many goals did Haaland score on his Bundesliga debut for Dortmund?
A: Three goals — coming off the bench against Augsburg, hat-trick in just 23 minutes.
Q: How many Champions League goals did Haaland score for Dortmund in the 2019–20 season alone?
A: Ten goals in just six games — the fastest player to reach 10 Champions League goals.
Q: How much did Manchester City pay Borussia Dortmund for Haaland in 2022?
A: Approximately 51 million euros — triggered by a pre-agreed release clause.
Q: Who managed Haaland at his first professional club Molde?
A: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Q: What squad number does Haaland wear at Manchester City?
A: Number 9.
Q: In what year did Haaland score a record 9 goals in a single U-20 World Cup match?
A: 2019 — nine goals for Norway U-20 against Honduras, the most ever in an FIFA youth World Cup match.

Did You Know?

Erling Haaland was born in Leeds, England — not Norway — because his father Alfie Haaland was playing for Leeds United at the time. But there’s a family rivalry running deeper: Roy Keane’s infamous tackle on Alfie Haaland at Manchester City in 2001 ended his father’s career. Erling went on to score for Manchester City — his father’s former club — and helped them win the Champions League in 2023. Full circle.

⬤ MEDIUM

Records and Achievements (Questions 16–35)

Q: How many Premier League goals did Haaland score in his debut season (2022–23)?
A: 36 goals — a new Premier League season record, surpassing Andy Cole and Alan Shearer’s records of 34.
Q: How many goals in all competitions did Haaland score in his debut season at City?
A: 52 goals in 53 appearances.
Q: Which trophy did Haaland win in his very first season at Manchester City?
A: The Treble — Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League (2022–23).
Q: What was the previous Premier League single-season record Haaland shattered?
A: Andy Cole (1993–94) and Alan Shearer (1994–95) both held the record with 34 goals, in a 42-game season format.
Q: In the 2022–23 Champions League, how many goals did Haaland score?
A: 12 goals — a new single-season Champions League record.
Q: How many hat-tricks did Haaland score in the Premier League in his debut season?
A: Five — the most in a single Premier League season.
Q: What is Haaland’s Champions League goals-per-game ratio?
A: Over one goal per game — the best ratio of any player with significant appearances in the competition.
Q: How many Premier League Golden Boots has Haaland won?
A: Two — in 2022–23 (36 goals) and 2023–24 (27 goals).
Q: What award did Haaland win for his debut Premier League season?
A: Premier League Player of the Season 2022–23.
Q: Haaland became the fastest player to reach 50 Premier League goals. How many games did it take?
A: 48 games.
Q: Which Champions League record did Haaland break that had stood for over 20 years?
A: Fastest to 30 CL goals (25 games) — beating Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record.
Q: How tall is Erling Haaland?
A: 1.94 metres (6 feet 4 inches).
Q: How many professional hat-tricks has Haaland scored?
A: Over 25 — an almost unprecedented total at his age.
Q: Which individual award did Haaland win in 2023?
A: The UEFA Men’s Player of the Year and The Best FIFA Men’s Player awards for the 2022–23 season.
Q: What is Haaland’s famous sleep and recovery routine?
A: He reportedly sleeps in a pitch-black room with blue-light-blocking glasses and prioritises up to 12 hours of sleep per day.
Q: What is unusual about Haaland’s pre-match diet?
A: He eats very specific meals including heart and liver, and particular types of milk, as part of his carefully managed nutrition.
Q: What achievement did Manchester City reach in 2022–23 for the first time?
A: Their first-ever Champions League title, completing the historic Treble.
Q: How many goals did Haaland score in the 2023–24 Premier League season?
A: 27 goals — still winning the Golden Boot.
Q: Who wore number 9 at Manchester City before Haaland?
A: Gabriel Jesus — who left for Arsenal in 2022.
Q: Has Haaland ever won a Ballon d’Or?
A: Not as of 2026 — he has been in the top three but has not won it yet.

Record Breaker

In his debut 2022–23 Premier League season, Haaland scored 36 goals in 35 appearances — obliterating the previous record of 34 set in a 42-game era by Cole and Shearer. He also scored 12 Champions League goals in a single season, setting a new UCL record, and won the Treble in his very first year at the club. No striker has ever made a more dominant debut at a top club in the history of the modern game.

⬤ HARD

Norway, Personal Life and Fun Facts (Questions 36–50)

Q: Why has Norway not qualified for a World Cup or Euros despite having Haaland?
A: Norway are in a competitive UEFA qualifying group and the surrounding squad is not strong enough to consistently qualify.
Q: How many international goals has Haaland scored for Norway?
A: Over 30 — Norway’s all-time top scorer, despite never playing in a major tournament.
Q: What is the name of Haaland’s hometown in Norway?
A: Bryne — a small town in Rogaland county in south-western Norway.
Q: Which boot brand sponsors Haaland?
A: Nike.
Q: What did Pep Guardiola say about Haaland when asked if he was a robot?
A: That Haaland was not a robot but the most complete striker he had ever worked with.
Q: What post-match celebration is Haaland known for?
A: A meditation pose — sitting cross-legged on the pitch with hands together after scoring.
Q: How many languages does Haaland speak?
A: Norwegian, English, German, and some Spanish.
Q: Roy Keane’s 2001 tackle ended whose career — relating to Haaland?
A: His father Alfie Haaland’s career at Manchester City.
Q: Which position does Haaland play?
A: Centre forward — a traditional number 9, unusual in the modern pressing era.
Q: What is Haaland’s stated career goal?
A: To win the Champions League (achieved in 2023) and eventually the World Cup.
Q: Which CL performance gave Haaland his most memorable pre-City moment?
A: Scoring twice for Dortmund vs PSG in the 2019–20 Round of 16 first leg — a 2–1 win.
Q: Which striker wore number 9 at Dortmund before Haaland?
A: Paco Alcácer wore the number before Haaland took it over.
Q: What is Haaland’s reported weekly wage at Manchester City?
A: His contract reportedly earns over 400,000 pounds per week, plus Nike and other endorsements.
Q: In what year did Haaland score a Bundesliga debut hat-trick coming off the bench?
A: January 2020 — against Augsburg in just 23 minutes of play.
Q: What word do fans and media most use to describe Haaland’s playing style?
A: “Relentless” — for his constant movement, tireless pressing, and clinical finishing in every competition.

How Did You Score?

40–50

Haaland Historian

A true Cyborg watcher — elite knowledge

25–39

Solid Knowledge

You follow his record-breaking career closely

0–24

Just Starting Out

There’s much more to learn about the Cyborg!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Erling Haaland born in Leeds?

Haaland was born in Leeds because his father, former Norwegian international Alfie Haaland, was playing for Leeds United at the time. Erling grew up in Norway but holds dual British-Norwegian heritage.

What is Haaland’s Premier League scoring record?

Haaland scored 36 Premier League goals in his debut season (2022–23), breaking the single-season record of 34 set in the 42-game era by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. He achieved this in just 35 appearances, setting records for goals in the fewest matches.

Has Erling Haaland ever played at a World Cup or European Championship?

No — Norway have failed to qualify for any major tournament during Haaland’s career. This means the world’s most prolific striker has never featured on the sport’s biggest stages, which many consider one of football’s great ongoing injustices.

How does Haaland compare to other all-time great strikers?

Statistically, Haaland’s goals-per-game ratio across all competitions is unprecedented in the modern era. His 52-goal debut season at City, his record-breaking Champions League totals, and his age (25 in 2026) make him a generational talent who could rewrite most scoring records in the game.

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