Milestone Moment
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Substituted on at half-time, Haaland took just seven minutes and three touches to score—bundling home a fierce grounder from close range to make it 3–1.
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Pep Guardiola praised the moment, saying, “Congrats on 300 goals – it’s good, right? His manager was incredible at football … I admire him a lot.”
Lightning-Speed Achievement
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At just 24 years old, Haaland reached the 300-goal mark in only ~370 senior appearances across Molde, Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, and the Norway national team.
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His rapid accomplishment is unmatched among modern greats—hitting 300 goals faster than Lionel Messi (418 games), Cristiano Ronaldo (554), and Kylian Mbappé (409).
Career Breakdown
A look at his goal tally by club and country:
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Manchester City: 123 goals in 145 matches
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Borussia Dortmund: 86 in 89
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RB Salzburg: 29 in 27
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Molde: 20 in 50
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Norway: 42 in 43
This leaves Haaland with a staggering 300 total in just ~370–375 games, showcasing a prolific 0.8 goals per match average, outpacing even Mbappé and Ronaldo.
Context & Reaction
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Perfect Entry: Though imperfect in control, the finish counted and underscored City’s attacking depth in thrashing Juventus 5–2 – goals also came from Doku, Foden, and Savinho.
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Guardiola’s Delight: The manager appreciated the milestone in context of a cohesive team performance—“long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball”.
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Historic Comparison: As ESPN pointed out, Haaland set the record quicker than rising stars, cementing his status as perhaps the most lethal finisher in world football .
Why This Matters
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For Haaland: This milestone emphasizes his quick rise as one of the most efficient goal-scorers in history—only 24 and already in elite company.
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For City: His performance came at a crucial moment, with City topping their group and gaining momentum heading into the Round of 16 against Al Hilal.
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For Football Fans: Haaland's milestone isn't just personal—it reflects a new era of clinical, modern striking that underpins City’s ambitions domestically and internationally.