Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional striker for Manchester City in the Premier League and the Norway national team. He started his senior career with Bryne before moving to Molde, where he was transferred to Red Bull Salzburg in 2019. At Salzburg, he won both the Austrian Bundesliga and the Austrian Cup.
Haaland joined Borussia Dortmund in 2020, where he won the DFB-Pokal in 2021. After joining Manchester City in 2022 for €60 million (£51.2 million), he helped the team win the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in his first season. He was named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year, IFFHS World’s Best Player, and finished runner-up in the Ballon d’Or.
Who are Erling Haaland Parents?
Erling Haaland’s parents are Alf-Inge Haaland and Gry Marita Braut. His father, Alf-Inge Haaland, was a former Norwegian football player who played midfield and right back. He also played for Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and Manchester City in the Premier League.
Erling Haaland’s mother, Gry Marita Braut, is a former Norwegian heptathlete who once became the Norwegian champion in the event. The heptathlon includes seven track and field disciplines: 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200m sprint, long jump, javelin throw, and 800m run.
Erling Haaland Father – Alf-Inge Haaland
Alf-Inge Haaland, often called “Alfie,” was born in Stavanger in 1972 but proudly grew up in Bryne, a small Norwegian town. He was a hard-working defender and midfielder. Alfie began his journey with Bryne FK in 1979, debuting for the senior team at 17.
His performances for Norway’s U21 team against England caught Nottingham Forest’s eye, and after trials and a year-long wait for a work permit, he signed for the club. A lifelong football fan, Alfie admitted, “I was a big English football fan, and my favorite team was Arsenal.” During his time at Forest, he made 90 appearances, scoring seven goals and even playing at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.
At Leeds, Alfie played 92 games in total and scored eight goals. He once said, “I was an average player, you can say, but some of my strengths I can see in Erling. But in a lot of things, he’s a lot better than me already.”
In 2000, he joined Manchester City for about €3 million. He achieved his dream of captaining the club, proudly saying, “I’m very proud to be Man City captain because they’re a great club with a great tradition… given time, we can once again be a force in English football.” Unfortunately, knee injuries and Keane’s brutal tackle shortened his career, and he retired in 2003 after 34 appearances for Norway.
Erling Haaland Mother – Gry Marita Braut
Gry Marita Braut is a former Norwegian heptathlete who once became the Norwegian champion in the event. She met Alf-Inge “Alfie” Haaland in the mid-1990s while he was playing for Nottingham Forest in England.
Their marriage, however, ended in divorce years later. Gry chose to step away from public attention, living privately in Norway. Despite the separation, she has always remained close to her children. Friends and family often describe her as a “strong and grounded woman” who values privacy and family above fame.
Does Erling Haaland have any siblings?
Erling Haaland has two older siblings, his brother Astor Haaland and his sister Gabrielle Braut Haaland.
Astor is the eldest and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Finance at BI Norwegian Business School in Norway. Gabrielle, the only sister, works in the medical field and is married to footballer Jan Gunnar Eide, with whom she has two children.
After their parents’ divorce, Erling’s father, Alf-Inge Haaland, remarried Anita Strømsvol. From this second marriage, Erling gained two half-sisters who occasionally appear in their father’s and Erling’s social media posts.
FAQs
Q. Where do Erling Haaland’s parents hail from?
A. Erling Haaland’s parents hail from Bryne, Norway. He was born in Leeds, England, in 2000 while his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, played for Leeds United. Later, in 2004, the family returned to Bryne, their hometown.
Q. What does Erling Haaland’s father do?
A. Alf-Inge Håland played for Manchester City, Leeds United, and Nottingham Forest.
Q. What is the mother tongue of Erling Haaland?
A. Erling Haaland’s mother tongue is Norwegian.
Q. Is Erling Haaland going to sign with Real Madrid?
A. Erling Haaland is open to a move to Real Madrid in the future, as per reports, though no official transfer has been confirmed.
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