Erling Haaland Hits 100 Premier League Goals with 15th Season Score
Erling Haaland has officially reached a remarkable milestone in his Premier League career. On Tuesday, he became the fastest player to score 100 goals in league history.
Historic Achievement in the Premier League
Haaland achieved this feat in just 111 games, surpassing the previous record held by Alan Shearer, who reached 100 goals in 124 appearances. This achievement underscores Haaland’s incredible talent and efficiency as a forward.
Season Performance and Milestones
The Norwegian striker netted his 15th goal of the season, helping Manchester City secure a 1-0 victory against Fulham. With this goal, Haaland became the 35th player to reach the 100-goal mark in the Premier League era.
- Fastest to 100 Goals: 111 games (Erling Haaland)
- Previous Record: 124 games (Alan Shearer)
- Goals This Season: 15 (Season so far)
Next Milestones
With his impressive performance, Haaland currently stands alongside notable players such as Matt Le Tissier. He trails Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored 103 goals in his Premier League career. Other key players in this elite group include:
- 25th All-Time: Dion Dublin & Sadio Mane – 111 goals
- 20th All-Time: Dwight Yorke & Raheem Sterling – 123 goals
- 19th All-Time: Nicolas Anelka – 125 goals
- 11th All-Time: Michael Owen – 150 goals
- 10th All-Time: Jermaine Defoe – 162 goals
All-Time Performance
In addition to his 100 goals, Haaland holds several significant records:
- Most Goals in First 100 Games: 88 goals
- Fastest to 100 Goal Involvements: 94 games
- Fastest to 50 Goals: 48 games (17 games faster than Andy Cole)
These statistics not only highlight Haaland’s scoring prowess but also establish him as one of the most formidable players in Premier League history. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see what new records he may set.
