Norwegian footballer (born 2000) Erling Braut Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team. Widely regarded as one of the best players in the world and the greatest Norwegian player of all time, he is known for his speed, strength, positioning, and finishing ability, especially from inside the penalty area. Wikipedia's most-read article for 2 days in a row: 2,076,660 views in all, peaking at 1,187,621 on July 6, 2026. Sun, Jul 5: 889,039 views Mon, Jul 6: 1,187,621 views Wiki link