Erling Haaland Reaches Astonishing 300 Career Goals Milestone at Just 24

Erling Haaland has scored his 300th career goal for club and country at the age of just 24, achieving a record-breaking milestone during Manchester City’s 5–2 win over Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Haaland reached the 300-goal mark after finding the net in Manchester City’s emphatic win over Juventus in Orlando, a result that allowed City to top Group G at the Club World Cup. His landmark goal wasn’t his most spectacular, coming after a ricochet, but it added to an incredible tally achieved across his spells at Molde, RB Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, and while playing for Norway. It took Haaland just 370 professional matches to reach 300 goals, a mark achieved faster than football icons Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé.

HAALAND’S INCREDIBLE RISE

Since bursting onto the scene, Haaland has become one of world football’s most feared strikers. His stats are extraordinary: 123 goals in 145 games for Manchester City, 86 in 89 for Borussia Dortmund, 29 in 27 for Salzburg, 20 in 50 for Molde, and 42 goals in 43 matches for Norway. In the Premier League, he has scored 85 goals in just 97 appearances, and he boasts a remarkable record in the Champions League with 49 goals in 48 games. These numbers highlight his consistency and impact across Europe’s top competitions.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

With Manchester City currently competing for major trophies, Haaland’s goals continue to fuel their ambitions. The team’s next Club World Cup match will determine semifinal opponents, as City aim to add another global trophy to their collection. City’s domestic form stays strong, with the club in the mix at the top of the Premier League table. Haaland’s pace puts him on track to potentially break even more legendary records, as he chases down the tallies of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. All eyes will be on Haaland to see how many more records he can smash before turning 25.