GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR), the global authority on record-breaking achievements, confirms today that Erling Haaland holds an incredible seven Guinness World Records titles, after the Manchester City striker was presented with a new batch of official certificates celebrating his record-breaking career ahead of the new football season.
The Norwegian forward has rewritten the record books across domestic, European and international football, with achievements including Most UEFA Nations League goals by a football (soccer) player with 19, Fastest time to score 100 goals in the football English Premier League in 111 games, Most goals by a football player in an English Premier League season (38 games) with 36, and Most goals scored in a UEFA Champions League match with 5 – a title he shares with Lionel Messi and Luiz Adriano.
With another season about to begin following a busy summer of international football, the question now is: what record could Haaland break next?
Haaland currently holds seven Guinness World Records titles. See the full list below:
- Fastest time to score 100 goals in the English Premier League (111 games)
- Most goals in a debut Premier League season by a football (soccer) player (36 goals)
- Most goals by a football (soccer) player in an English Premier League season (38 games) (36 goals)
- Highest strike rate by an English Premier League Golden Boot winner (1.02 goals per game)
- Most goals scored in a UEFA Champions League match by a football (soccer) player (5 goals)
- Most UEFA Nations League goals by a football (soccer) player (19 goals)
- Fastest hat-trick on debut in a Bundesliga football (soccer) match (19 minutes 48 seconds)
These records reflect Haaland’s remarkable impact on the game, combining speed, strength and clinical finishing to produce historic scoring numbers in some of the world’s most competitive competitions.
Tom Beckerlegge, Editor of Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027, said:
“Erling Haaland’s goalscoring achievements since arriving in English football have been nothing short of phenomenal. He has taken down records across multiple competitions, underlining his reputation as one of the deadliest strikers on the planet.
“For most players, one Guinness World Records title would be a career highlight. Erling already has seven, and the remarkable thing is that it still feels like there are plenty more chapters to come.
“That’s why we’re so pleased to have him as part of Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027. Football is at its most exciting when fans feel like they’re witnessing history as it happens, and with Erling there’s always the sense that the next record could be just around the corner. We can’t wait to see what he does next.”
Haaland features in Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027, which celebrates the players, teams and record-breaking moments shaping the game today. The new edition launches on 8 October 2026 and includes hundreds of new and updated football records.
As a new season begins, all eyes will be on whether the Manchester City striker can add yet more world record titles to his growing collection.
Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027 is available to pre-order now at major retailers, including Smyths Toys and Waterstones
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