Haaland isn't human. Will he surpass Cristiano Ronaldo?

David Adán HAALAND His scoring figures are better than Cristiano Ronaldo's at his age ISN'T HUMAN

[{"selector":"#anim-97880c9a-0c13-4de7-a890-4b47c01700c8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 172.53844%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c5159600-cc91-47bf-9aaa-ec7d386e1152 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(2.2968194985248176%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] Erling Haaland’s from another planet. He’s an utter goal machine, and is beating Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoring figures at his age.

[{"selector":"#anim-3d328418-1e93-46c1-9620-4c464cf1cef9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 172.31330%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-287f780a-db13-48ce-b6b1-f54642d8b8ef [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(2.1531043812884136%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] In just 11 games for Manchester City, the Norway striker has scored 17 goals. We’re still only in mid-September…

[{"selector":"#anim-469b91fe-6da6-487c-95a4-7414c0ba279a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 157.00800%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4d7d157c-66ab-486d-9482-03c087d7918d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.9345794392523364)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"fill":"forwards"}] In Sunday's Manchester derby, he racked up three goals and two assists. He’s scored three home league hat-tricks in a row - an unprecedented feat.

[{"selector":"#anim-433ac6ee-58f9-4586-aa00-c5e4bfb877d9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 157.00800%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e51d9219-4b06-4b73-ab16-425070ff30f4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(13.181817958406878%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] The single-season goal record for a Premier League player is Ruud van Nistelrooy’s 44 in all competitions. Haaland is already nearly 40% there.

[{"selector":"#anim-7465ecd3-36e4-4f8f-a813-f0a85e41312d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 170.91239%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1589661a-6b89-47ef-82a6-b0ba5021688a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(14.289772510584456%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] What’s most impressive is his performances in the Champions League. In just 21 games, he’s hit 26 goals. A record at his age.

[{"selector":"#anim-dcc95e88-86b5-401c-88e4-9cb86f341fe9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 170.91239%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3ff63e5a-07a8-429a-ba92-52a90da624bf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(4.849498053787707%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] After 20 games in the Champions League, Cristiano had zero goals; Messi, eight; Lewandowski, 11; Mbappé, 12; Ibra, six. Haaland had 25.

[{"selector":"#anim-6b145006-9592-4b57-87c7-f6971a0404b6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 172.53844%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a588f8ae-d5ff-4fa7-ac61-f4dcc49ddc67 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 1.524429082819738%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"fill":"both"}] At 22, Haaland is just one goal away from equalling the career Champions League tally of Luis Suárez, one of the greatest centre-forwards of all time.

[{"selector":"#anim-a937c073-e654-4676-b303-cef743be81b3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 170.91239%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0e8f50bc-124c-4c91-941f-76c30dd45438 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 7.760782355151471e-15%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] The striker never forgets his origins and is always very humble. The values instilled in him are clear to see, even as he sets about terrorising defences.

[{"selector":"#anim-b49fe328-2a74-4871-9bd8-1b460f8141a1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 172.31330%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6fc96e89-1a94-4893-9e3c-f0d176d06ef4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.8849557522123894)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"fill":"forwards"}] In his last 100 matches, Haaland has scored 103 times. He averages over a goal a game; not many can say that.

[{"selector":"#anim-2808841b-a342-4abd-a514-9528f1f9d9c5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 170.91239%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4d9f19dd-c5cb-47c9-a19e-a097bb7bc837 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 7.760782355151471e-15%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] If Haaland keeps up his current goal return, he'll establish himself as one of the highest scorers in football history. Will he steer clear of injuries?

[{"selector":"#anim-8c425ef5-3838-4fa8-98d8-04cd534e196c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 0.08692380508494264%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] YOU'LL FIND MORE GREAT STORIES AT AS USA