Erling Haaland’s blistering goal-scoring pace could see him outscore Messi and Ronaldo’s greatest seasons.
Erling Haaland’s record-breaking form at Manchester City has him on track to surpass the best single-season goal tallies of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The 25-year-old Norwegian has scored 15 goals in nine games this season, a pace that could see him finish with 63 goals if maintained.
Messi’s best came in 2011-12 when he netted 73 for Barcelona, while Ronaldo’s highest was 61 for Real Madrid in 2014-15. Haaland, who won the treble with City last season, has already set several Premier League records since joining in 2022.
Pep Guardiola has hailed his striker’s consistency, saying, “When you score this amount of goals at his age, it’s because you are special.” Analysts believe Haaland’s numbers place him firmly among football’s elite, with his physicality and precision offering City a unique advantage.