Erling Haaland's Incredible Goalscoring Record at Manchester City and Norway
Erling Haaland has played in the Premier League for just under three seasons but has already surpassed many legends in goalscoring and is leading Norway to the World Cup.
Astonishing Premier League Milestones
- Haaland is the fastest player ever to reach 50 Premier League goals, achieving this in only 48 matches, breaking records previously held by Andy Cole (65 games), Alan Shearer (66), Ruud van Nistelrooy (68), Mo Salah, and Fernando Torres (both 72).
- He also became the quickest to reach 75 Premier League goals, doing so in 77 matches, ahead of Alan Shearer (93), Harry Kane (115), Ruud van Nistelrooy (116), Mohamed Salah (117), and Sergio Aguero (118).
- Haaland set the record for the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals and assists combined, reaching this feat in 94 matches, topping Alan Shearer (100 games), Eric Cantona, Mo Salah (both 116 games), and Sergio Aguero (118 games).
Remarkable Stats Recognition
“Haaland has become the first Premier League player in history about whom formerly-good football website Football365.com has started doing a Ridiculous Stats piece and then realised to their horror is going to have to be updated enormously often.”
These stats are current as of his goals in Manchester City's 3-1 win over Bournemouth on November 2. Despite recent challenges for both Haaland and City, these records remain extraordinary.
Author's Summary
Erling Haaland's rapid rise in the Premier League, breaking multiple scoring records, cements his status as one of football's most prolific forwards of his generation.
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Football365 — 2025-11-02