Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland, Norwegian footballer
In context
- When
- Friday, July 21 200026 years ago
- Category
- BirthA notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Era
- 20th century · 2000s
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- Person
- Erling Haaland
At a glance
Born 2000-07-21.
Who they were
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.
Early life
Early life Erling Braut Haaland [ 1 ] was born on 21 July 2000 [ 2 ] in Leeds , West Yorkshire, England, while his father Alf-Inge Haaland was playing football for Leeds United . [ 3 ] As a result, Haaland grew up as a supporter of Leeds. [ 3 ] In 2004, at age three, he moved to Bryne , his parents' hometown in Norway. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] His mother, Gry Marita Braut, was a national heptathlon champion in Norway in the 1990s. [ 6 ] In addition to football,
Why this date
Erling Haaland appears on our July 21 calendar for 2000 as a birth entry.
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