Erling Haaland is not a name that is likely to be immediately recognizable to sports fans in the United States. But internationally, and to soccer fans in the U.S., the 22-year-old Wunderkind is a well-known and respected player on soccer fields around the world. In fact, he currently holds the record for the most goals scored by a player in a single season of the Premier League, with 36.Haaland also happens to be the owner of a highly impressive collection of luxury watches. Below, we will take a closer look at the life, career, and watch collection of this Norwegian-born soccer phenomenon.
Who Is Erling Haaland?
Erling Haaland was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England on July 21, 2000. Despite having been born in England, he is of Norwegian origin. He was born in England because his father, Alfie, was playing in the Premier League for Leeds United at the time.
Erling Haaland’s Early Athletic Career
Haaland showed an early interest in, and aptitude for, various athletics. He started playing club soccer in his hometown at 5 in their youth division. In addition to soccer, he was also involved in handball, track and field, and golf. When he was five, he achieved a world record in his age group for a standing long jump of 1.63 meters in 2006.
Byrne and Mainstream Success
At age fifteen, he made his professional debut on the reserve team of Byrne, his parent’s hometown. He would receive his first start on the team just a few months before his 16th birthday.In February of 2017, Molde, a competing club, announced that they had signed the then sixteen-year-old Haaland to a new contract. In August 2017, he scored his first Premier League goal. He would go on to have a relatively successful season with the team, even though it would only last for a year.
After bouncing around from team to team, it was announced that Haaland would sign with Red Bull Salzburg for a five-year contract in 2019. However, the team would ultimately prove to be less than impressed with his work for them. In a move that was surprising to many soccer fans, they would terminate his contract after only a year.He would spend two years with Borussia Dortmund from 2020 to 2022. The young player would finally begin to deliver on the promise many had seen in his youth, scoring 31 goals in each of the two seasons he played with the team. He would then move to Manchester City in 2022, where he would break the scoring record for most goals scored by a player in a single season.
What Watches Are in Erling Haaland’s Watch Collection?
Haaland is known to own a number of luxury timepieces, including the following watches:
Erling Haaland watch – Rolex ‘Starbucks’ – ~$19,000
Rolex Submariner ‘Starbucks’ 126610LV Erling Haaland
The Norwegian football player, who is regarded as one of the best in the world, uploaded a photo of himself wearing a Rolex Submariner Kermit, also known as the Starbucks model, in stainless steel with a green ceramic bezel.
This model superseded the Hulk and was released in 2020 with a 41mm casing makeover.
Erling Haaland watch – Rolex ‘Hulk’ – ~$28,000
Rolex ‘Hulk’ Erling Haaland watch – $28,000
The Rolex ‘Hulk’ Erling Haaland watch has piqued the interest of watch collectors and followers of the famous Norwegian player. This timepiece is reported to be a special edition Rolex Submariner with a striking green dial and bezel, giving it the moniker ‘Hulk’ due to its vibrant color scheme. It is priced at approximately $28,000. While there is conjecture regarding such a watch being affiliated with Haaland, it is important to remember that there is no official confirmation or evidence of this specific model being associated with the footballer. Rolex, recognized for its precision and iconic designs, offers a varied variety of luxury watches, including the Submariner.
Erling Haaland watch – Rolex ‘Smurf’ – ~$47,000
The Erling Haaland Rolex ‘Smurf’ watch has garnered significant attention in horology and sports. Priced at approximately $47,000, this timepiece is rumored to be a limited edition Rolex Submariner with a striking blue dial and bezel, earning it the nickname ‘Smurf’ among enthusiasts.
Erling Haaland watch – Rolex ‘Root Beer’ – ~$48,000
The Erling Haaland Rolex ‘Root Beer’ watch has captured the fascination of watch enthusiasts and fans of the talented Norwegian footballer. Valued at approximately $48,000, this timepiece is rumored to be a limited edition Rolex GMT-Master II with a distinctive brown and black bezel, reminiscent of the colors of a root beer beverage.
