Erling Braut Haaland

About Erling Braut Haaland

In 2016, a young Norwegian forward pulled on the Molde FK shirt for the first time. Erling Braut Haaland, born in 2000, would go on to play for 4 clubs over the following 10 years. Manchester City is where the career continues today.

Follow the badges in sequence and you get: Molde FK (2016–2018), then Red Bull Salzburg (2018–2019), then Borussia Dortmund (2019–2022), then Manchester City (2022 to today). Every transfer on that list changed the trajectory in its own way.

If one badge defines the grid, it is Manchester City — home for close to 4 years. Crossing borders in 2018, the switch to Red Bull Salzburg brought a first taste of football in Austria. The full route covers Norway, Austria, Germany, England, so recognizing this career grid takes broad football knowledge.

The numbers tell their own story: 313 recorded appearances, 255 goals, 51 assists.

And then there are the details only true fans know. Despite his size, this striker has demonstrated remarkable speed, once recording one of the fastest sprints in Bundesliga history. To optimize his performance, this goal-scorer is known for his unique recovery routine, which includes wearing blue light blocking glasses and taping his mouth while sleeping. This player's father also enjoyed a successful professional career, playing in England's top division during the late 90s and early 2000s.

Could you have named Erling Braut Haaland from the badges alone — Molde FK at the start, Manchester City at the end? Read the timeline below and ask yourself which stop would have given the answer away first.