Erling Haaland has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo’s total of 103 Premier League goals, achieving the feat in a fraction of the matches played by the former Manchester United star while also scoring his 104th to tie with Didier Drogba.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has officially surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s career Premier League goal total following his latest domestic performance.
The Norwegian international reached the milestone in significantly fewer appearances than the Portuguese icon, who netted 103 goals across two separate spells with Manchester United.
Haaland’s relentless scoring rate continues to shatter longevity records, further solidifying his reputation as the most clinical finisher in the history of the modern English top flight.
The achievement highlights the staggering pace at which Haaland is climbing the all-time charts.
While Ronaldo required 236 matches to reach his tally, Haaland has eclipsed the mark in just over two seasons of Premier League football.
Haaland completed his brace in the second-half to move level with Chelsea legend Didier Drogba on 104 goals, and in 140 fewer games.
His ability to consistently find the net has been a driving force behind City’s recent dominance, as he continues to challenge the ultimate goal-scoring benchmarks set by legends like Alan Shearer and Harry Kane.
Pep Guardiola has frequently praised his striker’s psychological approach to the game and his constant hunger for improvement.
Following the record-breaking feat, the manager noted that Haaland’s impact goes beyond just the statistics, though the numbers themselves are historic.
“He’s a guy who wants to score goals and goals and goals,” Guardiola previously remarked, emphasizing that the striker’s primary focus remains on team success despite his individual accolades.