Erling Haaland Breaks Four Guinness World Records with Manchester City and Norway
Erling Haaland, the prolific striker for Manchester City and Norway, has been awarded four Guinness World Records certificates for his remarkable goal-scoring exploits. These accolades celebrate milestones he reached in the Premier League, Champions League, and UEFA Nations League.
Record-Breaking Achievements
Before the start of the 2026 season, the 26-year-old received official recognition for four historic feats: becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, scoring the highest number of goals in a single Premier League season, earning the title of all-time top scorer in the UEFA Nations League, and equaling the record for most goals scored in one Champions League match.
Fastest to 100 Premier League Goals
One standout achievement came on December 2, 2025, when Haaland netted a penalty against Fulham to mark his 100th Premier League goal in just 111 appearances. This milestone made him the quickest player ever to hit the century in the league’s history since his debut for Manchester City in the 2022-23 campaign. In little over three years, he evolved from a promising young talent into a dominant force statistically in English football.
Prolific Across Domestic and International Stages
During his first season at City, Haaland scored an incredible 36 goals in 38 Premier League games, surpassing records set by Mohamed Salah (32 goals in 2017-18), Andy Cole (34 goals in 1993-94), and Alan Shearer (34 goals in 1994-95). On the international front, he became the leading scorer in the UEFA Nations League with 19 goals scored between September 2020 and November 2024.
His five-goal performance against RB Leipzig on March 14, 2023, matched the Champions League single-game record shared by Lionel Messi and Luiz Adriano. Additionally, Haaland gained about 24 million new Instagram followers during the World Cup, highlighting his global popularity beyond the pitch.
Upcoming Challenges for City
Manchester City now aim to reclaim the Premier League title under their new manager, Enzo Maresca, after narrowly missing out last season. Haaland’s next test could come soon, as City prepare for the Community Shield clash against Arsenal in Cardiff this weekend. Haaland remains a doubt for the match, having only recently returned to training following an extended break after the World Cup.
- Community Shield Match: Arsenal vs Manchester City
- Date: 16 August 2026
- Time: 16:00
