Is Erling Haaland A-List?

Red Bull Salzburg breakout

Haaland scored 28 goals in 22 games for Salzburg, including Champions League hat-tricks. His explosive form attracted attention from Europe's biggest clubs.

Borussia Dortmund transfer

Joined Dortmund for €20 million and immediately scored goals at an unprecedented rate. His 41 goals in 41 games established him as one of world football's most lethal strikers.

European Golden Boy award

Won the Golden Boy award as Europe's best young player, continuing his goal-scoring rampage. Haaland's market value skyrocketed as elite clubs competed for his signature.

Manchester City blockbuster move

Joined Manchester City for €60 million, linking up with Pep Guardiola. The signing was one of the most anticipated transfers in football, making Haaland one of the sport's biggest stars.

Historic treble season

Scored 52 goals in his debut City season, breaking the Premier League single-season record. He won the Champions League, Premier League, and multiple individual awards, cementing superstar status.

Continued dominance at City

Maintained his incredible goal-scoring rate and won another Premier League title. Haaland became the face of Manchester City and one of football's most marketable players globally.

Elite global striker

Haaland is widely regarded as one of the world's top three players and the premier striker in football. His record-breaking goal-scoring and youth make him a household name, though he hasn't quite reached the transcendent S-tier cultural dominance of Mbappé or past legends.