Surprisingly, Haaland possesses skills beyond football. At a young age, he explored various sports, including handball, cross-country skiing, and athletics. Among them, handball stood out, and national coaches even considered him a potential professional player.
At the tender age of five, Haaland set a remarkable world record in the standing jump, leaping an astounding 1.63 meters. His early training and dedication laid the foundation for his future success, earning him the nickname “Terminator.”
While Norway is lucky to have him as the face of their football future, it’s intriguing to know that due to his Leeds birthplace, Haaland could have been eligible to play for the English national team. However, he ultimately chose to follow in his father’s footsteps by representing Manchester City at the club level and Norway on the international stage.