Vice-top scorer in the current edition of the Champions League, Erling Haaland reaches the historic top-20 and approaches stars like Mbappe and Neymar
It’s not news to anyone that Erling Haaland He is one of the top scorers in the current edition of the Champions League, but the Norwegian has been building something impressive in the competition. With more goals than games, the striker is already in the top-20 in history and close to surpassing current world football stars.
Haaland currently has 39 goals scored in the continental tournament throughout his career, occupying 20th position in the historical ranking. In front of him appears Aguero with 41, Del Piero It is Mbappe with 42 and Neymarwhich has 43. Of these, only the French star competes in the current edition.
The impressive thing is how long it took Erling to build these numbers, as he is the only one on the list to have more goals than games, with 34 games played. Furthermore, he was the player who took the shortest time to reach 10, 20 and 30 goals, being close to reaching 40 as well.
Asked about the way his number 9 scores goals, Pep Guardiola He didn’t hesitate to say that this would be something natural for him: “He has the goal here (points to his head). He has the goal here (points to his head). Erling has the goal in this position, he doesn’t think much, he is always clinical.”
Qualified for the round of 16 of the Champions League and leading the Premier League, Haaland continues to score freely this season, with 15 goals in 17 games played. The next challenge will be against Chelseaaway from home, next Sunday, 12th, valid for the national league.
Another memorable #UCL night at home! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/v4tYPGTOGR
— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) November 8, 2023
Source: sportbuzz
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