Can Erling Haaland Catch CR7? The Goal That Stands Between Him and History
Erling Haaland on the Verge of Breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record
Erling Haaland, Manchester City’s star forward, is on the cusp of breaking a significant record held by Cristiano Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the best players in the world.
Ronaldo holds the record for being the fastest player to score 100 goals for his team, achieving this feat in 105 games after joining Real Madrid in 2009. Haaland, however, is closing in on this record, having scored 99 goals in 103 appearances for Manchester City.
Haaland’s Impressive Form
Haaland has been in impressive form this season, scoring nine goals, including two hat-tricks, in just four appearances for Manchester City in the 2024/25 season. This remarkable goal-scoring ability has brought him to the brink of breaking Ronaldo’s record.
Upcoming Games
Manchester City’s next game is against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, September 18, at the Etihad Stadium. If Haaland fails to score in this game, he will have another opportunity when Manchester City face Arsenal on Sunday, September 22.
With Haaland needing just one goal to break Ronaldo’s record, these upcoming games will be crucial in determining whether he can achieve this impressive feat.