Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland has further cemented his place in football history, achieving a remarkable milestone by surpassing legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimović’s national team goal tally and equaling Didier Drogba’s impressive record. The prolific Manchester City forward has now accumulated an astounding 65 goals for Norway in just 57 international appearances, a testament to his incredible scoring prowess on the global stage.
This significant achievement unfolded after a series of recent UEFA Nations League matches in September. Haaland netted one crucial goal during Norway’s 2-1 defeat to Portugal on September 28. He then followed up with two more goals in their thrilling 3-2 victory against Denmark on September 25. These vital contributions were made in League A, Group 4 of the prestigious international competition.
With 65 goals to his name, Haaland has officially eclipsed Zlatan Ibrahimović’s record of 62 goals for the Swedish national team. Simultaneously, he has drawn level with the iconic Ivorian striker Didier Drogba, a former Chelsea star, who also boasts 65 goals for Ivory Coast. Furthermore, Haaland’s extraordinary feat also sees him move past Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário, who registered 62 goals for his national side.
Beyond these impressive comparisons with football legends, the Manchester City star has also established himself as the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of the UEFA Nations League. Since his debut in the competition in 2018, Haaland has netted an astounding 22 goals, solidifying his reputation as a formidable force.
While dazzling for his country, Haaland has also made an electric start to the new English Premier League season. He currently leads the race for the Golden Boot, having scored 5 goals in his first 5 appearances for Manchester City. His packed schedule continues with two more UEFA Nations League encounters for Norway: an upcoming match against Wales on September 30, followed by another clash with Portugal on October 3. Upon his return to club duties, Haaland will face a high-stakes Premier League fixture against Liverpool on October 11, where he will look to continue his prolific form.
