Erling Haaland Quotes

Norwegian - Footballer|July 21, 2000

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Erling Haaland Quotes

Read 50 of the best Erling Haaland quotes on mentality, hard work, scoring goals, staying calm and getting better every day from the Norwegian football superstar.

“Every day provides a new opportunity to get even better. Basically, it's a matter of mentality.”

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“Every day provides a new opportunity to get even better. Basically, it's a matter of mentality.”
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MentalityImprovement
“For me, it's about the small things in the fight to get better day by day.”
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Small ThingsImprovement
“I can improve everything. If you think I'm good at one thing, I can always get better.”
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GrowthSelf Improvement
“That's what I like a lot about football: you can always develop, you can always get better at the game.”
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FootballGrowth
“You can never stop looking for new ways to become better.”
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ImprovementPersistence
“I want to be the best possible.”
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AmbitionShort Quotes

“Part of the game is to get out of your comfort zone, which is something I like because then you develop more as a human being as well.”

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“Part of the game is to get out of your comfort zone, which is something I like because then you develop more as a human being as well.”
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Comfort ZoneGrowth
“I hate to lose. The worst thing is to lose.”
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WinningCompetition
“When I score a goal, I feel the joy very deeply, but then I immediately want to score another goal.”
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ScoringHunger
“I'm a striker, I love to score goals, but my focus is not on scoring goals but on getting the chances.”
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FocusProcess
“For me the most important thing is chances and creating chances, because that's a big step to scoring goals.”
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OpportunityProcess
“If I get the chances, there's a good chance I'll score.”
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ConfidenceScoring

“I love every goal; it doesn't matter if it's a tap-in or a long shot. Every kind of goal has a good feeling.”

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“I love every goal; it doesn't matter if it's a tap-in or a long shot. Every kind of goal has a good feeling.”
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GoalsJoy
“It's not fun not having one shot on target, but it's life. Then it's a better motivation for the next game.”
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SetbacksMotivation
“It's all about trying to enjoy, live in the moment. People talk about what you did a year ago, but it's the next game that counts.”
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Present MomentFocus
“I know it's a cliché and people might not like that, but if you get ahead of yourself then you lose focus.”
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FocusDiscipline
“I think about my team and help them as best I can. Nothing else.”
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TeamworkFocus

“You cannot control what people say, think, and write about you.”

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“You cannot control what people say, think, and write about you.”
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CriticismControl
“I'm not sitting on social media reading about myself.”
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Social MediaFocus
“People maybe talk that I don't touch the ball enough and this and that, but I don't care about this.”
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CriticismConfidence
“You are a kind of entertainer. You get judged every single week for what you do on the pitch. For me as a striker, this is something I cannot stress about, because if you think too much, you might end up doing things you don't want to do.”
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PressureMindset
“Of course, I feel pressure before every game. Normally, I sleep well, but I'm excited like everybody else.”
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PressureExcitement
“I hate to be stressed, and I try not to be stressed.”
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StressCalm

“I like to meditate. It's been helping me a lot to meditate and find an inner peace.”

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“I like to meditate. It's been helping me a lot to meditate and find an inner peace.”
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MeditationInner Peace

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About Erling Haaland

Norwegian - Footballer | Born July 21, 2000

Erling Haaland (born July 21, 2000) is a Norwegian footballer, born in Leeds, England, while his father, former footballer Alf-Inge Haaland, was playing for Leeds United. He grew up in Bryne, Norway, and started his career at his hometown club before moving to Molde, Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund, scoring goals at a remarkable rate at every stop.

In 2022 Haaland joined Manchester City, and in his first season he set a Premier League record with 36 league goals and helped the club win the treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. Standing 1.94 m tall and famous for his speed, power and "meditation" goal celebration, he is known for his focus on sleep, diet and daily improvement. Here are 50 of the best Erling Haaland quotes.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Erling Haaland and these famous quotes.

Who is Erling Haaland?

Erling Haaland is a Norwegian striker who plays for Manchester City and the Norway national team. He is known as one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football.

Where was Erling Haaland born?

He was born in Leeds, England, on July 21, 2000, while his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, played for Leeds United. The family moved back to Bryne, Norway, when he was young.

What records has Haaland set?

In his first Premier League season (2022–23), Haaland scored 36 league goals, the most ever in a single Premier League season. He also scored a hat-trick on his Champions League debut for Red Bull Salzburg in 2019.

What is Haaland's goal celebration?

His signature celebration is the "meditation" pose, where he sits cross-legged on the pitch with his hands resting on his knees, reflecting his interest in staying calm and focused.

Which clubs has Haaland played for?

He has played for Bryne, Molde, Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City, which he joined in 2022.

Is Haaland's father a footballer?

Yes. His father, Alf-Inge Haaland, was a Norwegian international who played in England for Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester City.