Erling Haaland Becomes Norway's All-Time Top Scorer

Erling Haaland set a new record as Norway’s all-time leading goalscorer at just 24 years old during their Nations League match against Slovenia. He achieved this milestone by scoring his 33rd international goal early in the game, tying with Jorgen Juve, who held the record for 90 years. Haaland then secured the record outright in the second half with his 34th goal, all while only playing 36 matches for his country since making his debut in 2019.

Jorgen Juve, who played for Norway in the 1920s and 1930s, reached his total of 33 goals in just 27 games. After retiring, Juve became a newspaper journalist and finished his international career with 45 caps. Haaland’s record-breaking goal came from a powerful finish from 16 yards out, marking a significant moment in Norwegian football history. In addition to Haaland’s contributions, Alexander Sorloth added another goal leading Norway to a solid victory.

In a playful celebration, Haaland posted a photo on social media with the match ball under his shirt, hinting at the exciting news of his partner Isabel’s pregnancy. Although Erling Haaland’s 34 international goals may seem modest compared to Cristiano Ronaldo’s 132 and Lionel Messi’s 109, it still exceeds the tallies of many national top scorers.

For instance, Kenny Dalglish and Denis Law both scored 30 goals for Scotland. Haaland’s remarkable goal-scoring prowess extends beyond international play. He has netted 236 goals across club teams Molde, Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City. He also holds multiple records including the fastest player to score 100 goals for

Manchester City in just 105 games and the most goals in a single Premier League season, achieving 36 in 2022-23. His impressive achievements solidify his status as one of football’s brightest stars.