Haaland Hits the Heights: The Rise of the Modern-Day Phenom
You won’t find many 24-year-olds dominating the pitch like Erling Haaland does. With an astonishing 260 goals in 317 appearances, the Norwegian forward has been rewriting the record books for years. His latest hat-trick for Manchester City against Ipswich Town made it a staggering 22nd in his career – a tally that leaves many in awe.
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But Haaland isn’t the only one racking up hat-tricks. When looking at players across the top 15 leagues, European competitions, and international games since 2000, Cristiano Ronaldo takes top honors. With 60 hat-tricks, he’s left Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski trailing behind.
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Ronaldo’s pace hasn’t slowed down, netting an impressive goal every 19.2 games. Messi, on the other hand, averages a goal every 18.1 games – an incredible achievement, given his incredible strike rate.
Erling Haaland’s dominance is hard to ignore. He has 22 hat-tricks in just 250 games, meaning a new record-breaking hat-trick is well within reach. With the speed he’s producing goals, it won’t be long before he surpasses Messi and Ronaldo.
The top 5 for most hat-tricks looks like this: Cristiano Ronaldo (60), Lionel Messi (57), Robert Lewandowski (55), Luis Suárez (46), and Harry Kane (43).
If Haaland keeps this form, the likes of Kane, Suárez, and even Messi may be surpassed in the near future.
At 90min, we love the drama and excitement surrounding Erling Haaland’s career. Whether it’s hat-tricks galore or his sheer pace, there’s always something to get fans hyped.
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