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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Devastating over the first strides for a 6ft4 frame, regularly beats defenders to through balls. (conf 0.9)
Clocked among the Premier League's fastest sprinters despite his size. (conf 0.92)
Long-limbed but coordinated; sharp direction changes in the box rather than tight-space wriggling. (conf 0.8)
Conserves energy between bursts; built for repeated sprints, not constant motion. (conf 0.8)
Control
Kills long balls dead and takes finishes first-time; occasional heavy touch in link play. (conf 0.85)
Direct ball-carrier in transition, not a take-on artist in tight areas. (conf 0.85)
Huge frame and strength pin centre-backs when holding up direct balls. (conf 0.85)
Ferocious clean contact with either foot, especially trademark left-footed lashes. (conf 0.92)
Distribution
Functional layoffs and wall passes; link play improved under Guardiola but not creative. (conf 0.8)
Rarely asked to switch play; range passing is a minor part of his game. (conf 0.7)
Almost never in wide delivery positions; a non-factor. (conf 0.65)
Sees the simple assist and flick-ons; game revolves around scoring, not creating. (conf 0.75)
Chance threat
Generational box scorer; converts half-chances with either foot from any angle. (conf 0.98)
Elite chance quality per shot; rarely wastes attempts from low-value positions. (conf 0.9)
Blind-side runs and near-post darts are the best in the world. (conf 0.96)
Reliable penalty taker; free kicks not part of his repertoire. (conf 0.7)
Duels
Towering leap and timing make him a constant threat on crosses and set pieces. (conf 0.9)
Bullies defenders shoulder-to-shoulder with raw strength. (conf 0.8)
Defense
Presses in City's structure with triggers, not relentless hounding. (conf 0.8)
Cuts passing lanes at the front line; minimal tackling contribution. (conf 0.7)
Stays high; defensive duties largely delegated to teammates. (conf 0.7)
Mental
Ice-cold one-on-one with keepers and from the penalty spot. (conf 0.92)
Almost always picks the highest-value option in the final third. (conf 0.88)
Selective effort geared toward penalty-box impact rather than all-pitch running. (conf 0.8)
Resilience
Mostly durable at City, but past groin issues and a 2024-25 ankle injury caution. (conf 0.8)
Outlook
At 25 and tied to City until 2034, peak years still ahead. (conf 0.85)
Global icon; the reference number nine of his generation. (conf 0.97)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Erling Haaland is Manchester City's talismanic number nine, a 6ft4 Norwegian who pairs sprinter's pace with the most ruthless box finishing in world football. His game is built on blind-side runs, first-time finishes with either foot, and overwhelming physicality rather than intricate build-up involvement. Signed to a landmark contract running to 2034, he remains the focal point of Guardiola's attack and the Premier League's most feared striker.
Scored 36 Premier League goals in 2022-23, breaking the single-season record in his debut English campaign.
Fastest player in Premier League history to reach 50, then 100, league goals.
Scored five goals in Norway's 11-1 World Cup qualifying win over Moldova in 2025.
Won the treble with Manchester City in 2022-23, finishing as Champions League top scorer.