Erling Haaland: Humble Striker Focused on Team Success
Erling Haaland has cautioned that despite his incredible goalscoring prowess for Manchester City, he is still developing as a player. The Norwegian forward has scored an impressive 26 goals in 16 matches across club and international competitions this season.
Upcoming Match Against Former Club
Haaland will face his former team, Borussia Dortmund, in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Record-Breaking Potential
Alan Shearer, former England striker, recently stated that if Haaland remains at Manchester City long enough, he will undoubtedly surpass Shearer's own Premier League record of 260 goals.
Press Conference Insights
When asked whether he could break his personal record of 52 goals in a single season for City (2022/23), Haaland responded:
“Not to sound arrogant, but which one?”
The reporter explained they meant the 52 goals during the treble-winning season when City secured the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup titles.
Haaland’s Record-Breaking Season
In that first year in England, he scored 36 Premier League goals, setting a new record for most goals in a single campaign.
Current Season Perspective
The 1.95-metre (6 feet 5 inches) striker believes he is in good form this season but emphasizes his focus on team success rather than individual achievements:
“I can't think about records I can break. That's the last thing I think of. I try to help the team win football games. That's my job and that's my main focus. I know you want me to say the complete opposite, but that's not how it is.”
Haaland’s humility highlights his commitment to collective victories over personal glories.
Author's summary: Despite breaking records, Haaland prioritizes team success and remains focused on helping Manchester City win rather than chasing personal accolades.