Erling Haaland Breaks Zlatan's Record with 64 Goals
Erling Haaland has set a new record in Scandinavian football by becoming the highest-scoring male international player from the region, surpassing Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Haaland, playing for Manchester City, scored twice in Norway's 3-2 UEFA Nations League victory over Denmark in Oslo, bringing his total to 64 goals in just 56 appearances.
This achievement is remarkable considering Ibrahimovic scored 62 goals in 122 matches for Sweden. Haaland entered the match needing only one goal to break Ibrahimovic's record and ultimately scored both his 63rd and 64th goals.
His scoring rate stands at approximately 1.14 goals per game. The match saw Norway take an early lead through Oscar Bobb, followed by Haaland's two goals, before Denmark equalized.
Haaland's decisive second goal in the 74th minute restored Norway's lead, securing the win and marking a significant personal milestone. Haaland's record now places him ahead of Ibrahimovic, with Poul Nielsen and Jon Dahl Tomasson both at 52 goals.
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