Erling Haaland Sets Four Guinness World Records for Goalscoring Feats

Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, has been honored with four Guinness World Records certificates recognizing his outstanding goalscoring accomplishments for both club and country. The 26-year-old Norwegian received these awards following his impressive performances domestically and internationally, including his showing at the 2026 World Cup.

Records Spanning Premier League, Champions League, and Nations League

Haaland's milestones include becoming the fastest player to score 100 Premier League goals, achieving the highest number of goals in a single Premier League season, becoming the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Nations League, and matching the record for most goals scored in a single Champions League match.

Fastest to 100 Premier League Goals

On December 2, 2025, Haaland reached 100 Premier League goals in just 111 appearances with a penalty against Fulham. This feat makes him the quickest player ever to reach that milestone since his debut for Manchester City in the 2022-23 season. Over a little more than three years, he has developed into one of the league's most dominant scoring forces.

Record-Breaking Seasons and International Impact

In his first Premier League season, Haaland scored 36 goals across 38 games, surpassing Mohamed Salah's 32-goal haul from 2017-18 and eclipsing the 34-goal tallies set by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer in 42-match seasons. On the international stage, he became the leading scorer in UEFA Nations League history with 19 goals between September 2020 and November 2024. His five goals against RB Leipzig on March 14, 2023, matched the Champions League record held by Lionel Messi and Luiz Adriano.

Additionally, Haaland gained around 24 million Instagram followers during the World Cup, highlighting his rising global profile.

Upcoming Challenges for Haaland and Manchester City

As Manchester City aims to reclaim the Premier League title under new manager Enzo Maresca, Haaland faces an early test in the Community Shield match against Arsenal in Cardiff. Although he has recently returned to training after a lengthy post-World Cup break, his participation remains uncertain.

• Community Shield Match: Arsenal vs Manchester City
• Date: 16 August 2026
• Time: 16:00