Astonishing Haaland Surpasses Thirty Goals Mark This Season
Erling Braut Haaland is enjoying an extraordinary season, continuing to break records and showcase his talent. As of November, he has netted 16 goals for Norway in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, contributing significantly to his team’s success.
Impressive Goal-Scoring Record
The 25-year-old striker’s journey with the national team has been remarkable. Since March, Haaland has consistently scored in every one of his eight matches played in the qualifiers. His achievements have placed him alongside top scorers like Memphis Depay and Harry Kane, who each have half of his tally.
- 16 goals in World Cup Qualifiers
- Matches played: 8
- Goals scored since March: 16
Comparison with Previous Records
Haaland’s scoring prowess has allowed him to match a notable record held by Robert Lewandowski, who also scored 16 goals during the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup. When considering both club and international goals, Haaland has achieved a remarkable total of 31 goals this season.
Club Contributions
Out of the 31 goals, he has scored 19 for Manchester City in 15 matches. This gives him an impressive average of 1.6 goals per game across both club and country. Notably, he only failed to score in two matches, against Tottenham and Aston Villa.
Premier League Leader
Haaland currently leads the Premier League in scoring with 14 goals, maintaining a six-goal advantage over the second-placed Igor Thiago.
- Goals for Manchester City: 19
- Goals for Norway: 12
- Premier League goals: 14
He is set to return to action with Manchester City next Saturday, facing Newcastle at St. James’ Park in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
