World Cup: Haaland's siblings' stunning looks revealed, netizens amazed
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Erling Haaland's family members, including his older brother Astor and sister Gabrielle, have gained attention online for their striking looks.
- Photos circulating show Haaland's siblings possess similar Nordic features, with Gabrielle resembling him closely and Astor described as more conventionally handsome.
- Netizens are debating whether a viral photo of a young Haaland is authentic or digitally altered, with some joking he traded his good looks for football talent.
Norwegian football star Erling Haaland, known for his powerful physique and prolific goal-scoring, has led his team to the World Cup quarterfinals, captivating fans worldwide. Nicknamed "Majin Buu" by supporters, Haaland's appeal extends beyond the pitch, with images of his attractive older brother, Astor, and sister, Gabrielle, now circulating online.
When a football player is also a superhero, there is a price to pay.
Haaland, 25, stands at 194 cm and is noted for his muscular build, earning him the moniker "human tank." However, his Nordic heritage also grants him flowing blond hair, deep features, fair skin, and clear blue eyes. His older brother, Astor, 31, and sister, Gabrielle, 28, share these striking characteristics. As Haaland shines in the World Cup, old family photos have become a viral sensation.
Viking blood starts to return to its ancestral form at age 20.
Gabrielle's appearance is notably similar to Erling's, with a similar facial structure but softer features and lighter hair. Astor, close in height to his brother, is described as having a more slender build and being more conventionally handsome. Alongside these family photos, childhood pictures of Haaland have also resurfaced, showing a leaner, more delicate youth, prompting disbelief among some netizens that he transformed into his current powerful form.
So he traded his good looks for football talent!
Discussions online also revolve around a widely shared photograph purported to be of a young, "pretty boy" Haaland, though many question its authenticity, suspecting Photoshop or AI manipulation. Comments range from jokes about the "price" of being a football superstar to observations about his "Viking blood" and how he might have "exchanged his beauty for football talent."
It feels like him and his brother are similar yet different.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.