- Alfie Haaland has played for several top clubs including Manchester City and Leeds United.
- He was part of Norway’s squad that took part in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Manchester City’s forward Erling Haaland has dominated the headlines in recent years due to his goal scoring prowess.
Haaland has become a household name in almost every corner of the globe particularly the African continent where many kids adore him.
Although his meteoric rise to stardom has captivated many individuals, very few are aware about the man who continues to play a crucial role in his success.
Alfie Haaland is more than a parent: He is a strategist, mentor, agent and a former footballer who also played in the Premier League.
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Here are some key facts about the man who has not only done an excellent job of shaping Haaland’s career but also played a crucial role in
Alfie Haaland’s family
Alfie Haaland was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 23, 1972. The man who was raised in Bryne met his wife Gry Marita Braut in the 1990s while playing professionally in England.
Haaland and Braut, who is a former Norwegian heptathlon champion, got married and were blessed with three children.
Their first born Astor works in the finance sector while Gabrielle and Erling ventured into the medical and football careers respectively.
The latter has played for a number of top clubs in Europe including Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City.
At Manchester City, the young Haaland has broken goal scoring records and helped the club lift numerous trophies including the coveted UEFA Champions League title.
Alfie went on to divorce Braut and married Anita Strømsvol with whom they have two daughters.
Alfie Haaland’s international career
Haaland started his football career at a local club in his hometown of Bryne in the late 1970s.
He went on to represent Norway in the U17 category in 1990 where he made only a single appearance before being promoted to the U20 side the following year.
The player, who operated predominantly as a midfielder, played for Norway’s U20 team between 1991 and 1993 where he made a total of 29 appearances and managed to score a couple of goals.
Haaland’s dream of donning Norway’s national team colors came through in 1994 where he made his debut in a friendly encounter against South American nation Costa Rica. He was included in Norway’s squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup later that year.
The versatile player featured in two matches (against Italy and Mexico) in the global showpiece that was staged in the United States. After making over 30 appearances for Norway, Haaland hung his national team boots in 2001.
Alfie Haaland’s club career
As mentioned earlier, Haaland started his club career at the Byrne youth set up and went on to play for the team until 1993 when he was secured a move to Nottingham Forest.
At Nottingham Forest, Haaland made more than 70 appearances before being signed by Leeds United where he stayed until 2000.
The player, who has also had stints with Rosseland, caught the eyes of Manchester City scouts during his time at Leeds and hence he joined the reigning Premier League champions.
Haaland made 38 appearances for Manchester City between 2000 and 2003 and found the back of the net three times.
More than a decade later, his son Erling was signed by Manchester City and the talented player has been instrumental in the club’s recent successes.
Alfie Haaland’s agent role
Finally, Haaland currently serves as the football agent to his son Erling and he played an influential role to ensure the 24-year-old joined his former club Manchester City in 2022.
Haaland’s agent role is crucial because it ensures his son makes wise decisions on and off the football pitch.
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