Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, has dismissed comparisons between himself and football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, saying he is only focused on improving his own game.
Speaking in a post shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the Norwegian said, “No, not at all! No one can get close to Ronaldo and Messi. I’m just Erling, a Norwegian guy scoring goals. That won’t change.”
Haaland’s remarks come amid ongoing debates among fans and pundits about whether he could one day match or surpass the incredible career goal records of Ronaldo and Messi, both of whom have scored over 800 goals each.
Since joining Manchester City, Haaland has broken multiple Premier League and Champions League records, cementing his reputation as one of the most lethal strikers in world football. Despite the growing hype, the 24-year-old insists he is still miles away from the legendary duo’s achievements.
Currently leading the Premier League scoring chart with 13 goals, Haaland will be hoping to continue his fine form when Manchester City face Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium in their next Champions League fixture.