This Haaland biography by Lars Sivertsen tells the story of the Norwegian striker's meteoric rise from Bryne to Manchester City treble winner. Discover his roots and what makes him tick.
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In his debut season with Manchester City, Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland has set the footballing world ablaze. The 23-year-old striker, known for his unique blend of speed and strength, has redefined the art of goal-scoring.
Highly regarded football journalist Lars Sivertsen follows Haaland's meteoric rise to stardom in this biography, a tale that begins in the small Norwegian town of Bryne where they both grew up. Born to former Manchester City player Alfie Haaland, Erling started his journey at hometown club Bryne FK in 2016 and later moved to Molde FK, Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund before Manchester City announced his arrival in the Premier League.
In his first Premier League season with Manchester City, Haaland has shattered records and achieved his ultimate dream: winning the treble in his first season with the club. This accomplishment solidifies his status as one of the most exceptional talents in football history, and demonstrates that a boy from Bryne can indeed conquer the world of football.
In Haaland, Sivertsen delves into Haaland's roots, providing insights from those close to him, and gets to the heart of what makes him tick.
Other Information: Lars Sivertsen is a Norwegian writer and broadcaster based in London. Having previously been a Premier League correspondent for Norwegian TV2, he is now a regular guest on the Guardian's award-winning podcast 'Football Weekly', as well as other podcasts 'The Football Ramble' and 'On The Continent'. He is a regular guest on Danny Kelly's Trans Europe Express on TalkSport, and has his own Premier League podcast in the Norwegian language called PL-kvarteret. As a writer he has contributed to a number of outlets, such as the Guardian, The Independent, World Soccer Magazine and The Blizzard.
