Haaland Reaches Goal Milestone Faster Than Messi and Ronaldo in Record Time
Goal Machine Haaland Hits 300!
Young phenom Erling Haaland netted his 300th career goal during the FIFA Club World Cup game against Juventus on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. This impressive milestone comes at an astonishing pace compared to some of the world's most legendary athletes.
The 24-year-old striker reached this impressive landmark in just 370 games! Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo took 409, 418, and 554 games respectively to achieve a similar feat in their illustrious careers.
Haaland's 33rd goal for Manchester City in this game was scrappy but effective, bundling the ball home from close range after a cross from Matheus Nunes left him with an open goal. The score was 3-2 at the time, securing the team's victory.
Following the game, Pep Guardiola, the City manager, praised Haaland and noted, "I'm so happy for Erling, for his goal again and being involved in the short spaces. It was really good."
Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Savinho, and an own goal from Juve defender Pierre Kalulu helped City to the 5-2 victory on the night. The game marked an important comeback for midfielder Rodri, who had returned from a torn ACL sustained last September.
Guardiola referred to Rodri as "the best player in the world" in an interview with The Guardian. "He was missed, that was clear. I'm happy hopefully he can help us a lot," he added.
The victory over Juventus placed City at the top of their Club World Cup group with three wins from three games. They will face Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the last 16 on Tuesday in Orlando.
Haaland's impressive scoring rate has earned him a reputation as one of the fastest forwards to reach 300 senior career goals, achieving this milestone in fewer appearances than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. His exceptional scoring efficiency truly sets him apart in the world of football.
Erling Haaland's 33rd goal for Manchester City, in a 5-2 victory against Juventus, brought his career total to 300, a feat reached at an astonishing pace within 370 games, surpassing even the records of football legends like Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo who achieved similar feats in 409, 418, and 554 games, respectively. As Haaland continues to excel in European leagues, particularly the Premier League, his exceptional scoring efficiency positions him as one of the fastest forwards to reach 300 senior career goals.
