Erling Haaland Celebrates Four Guinness World Records
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Manchester City footballer Erling Haaland received four Guinness World Records certificates at the Etihad Stadium.
- The records include the most UEFA Nations League goals (19), the fastest to 100 Premier League goals (111 games), the most Premier League goals in a 38-game season (36), and a shared record for most Champions League goals in a single match (5).
- Haaland, 26, celebrated these achievements, which were recognized by Guinness World Records.
Norwegian football sensation Erling Haaland has added another impressive accolade to his burgeoning career, receiving four official Guinness World Records certificates. The Manchester City striker was presented with the honors at the Etihad Stadium, celebrating his remarkable goal-scoring feats.
The records acknowledge Haaland's dominance in various competitions. He holds the record for the most goals scored in the UEFA Nations League, with an impressive tally of 19. Domestically, he became the fastest player to reach 100 goals in the English Premier League, achieving this milestone in just 111 matches. His debut season in the Premier League also saw him set a new record for the most goals scored in a 38-game season, netting an extraordinary 36 goals.
Furthermore, Haaland shares the record for the most goals scored in a single UEFA Champions League match, having scored five goals in one game, a feat matched by Lionel Messi and Luiz Adriano. The 26-year-old Norwegian expressed his happiness with these recognitions, which were also highlighted on the Guinness World Records Instagram account and shared by Haaland himself.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.