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Erling Haaland Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Erling Haaland? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Haaland was born in Leeds, England, while his father played for Leeds United.

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He was born in Leeds in July 2000. This makes him English-born, though he represents Norway through his mother’s nationality.

2.

Haaland can deadlift around 200 kilograms, a rare feat for a footballer.

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Known for his freakish strength, Haaland reportedly deadlifts 200 kg, rivaling powerlifters. This contributes to his explosive speed and power.

3.

Erling Haaland's father, Alfie, played for Manchester City in the 1990s.

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Alfie Haaland joined Manchester City in 2000 and remained until 2003, so he did not play for the club in the 1990s.

4.

Erling Haaland has stated that he eats cow heart and liver as part of his diet.

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In the 'Haaland: The Big Decision' documentary, he revealed his unusual diet, which includes consuming raw cow heart and liver for their nutritional benefits.

5.

Haaland scored five goals in his first Champions League match for Manchester City.

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He scored two goals on his Manchester City Champions League debut against Sevilla, not five. He later scored five for Salzburg in one UCL match in 2019.

6.

Haaland has never missed a penalty in a competitive match for Manchester City.

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He has missed several penalties for City, including one against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. His conversion rate is high but not perfect.

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Haaland once scored nine goals in a single match for Norway's youth team.

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At the 2019 U-20 World Cup, he netted nine times against Honduras, setting a tournament record for most goals in a single game.

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Erling Haaland scored 36 goals in the 2022–23 Premier League season.

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Haaland netted 36 goals in 35 appearances, setting a new record for the most goals in a single Premier League campaign.

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