9 | Erling Haaland - 2022/23 Performances

[bobom]

The pace to get in behind gives him that split second to get in the right position to finish. Like Ronaldo. The real one.

They had it right on MOTD2 - the pace to get into position and then time almost slowing down as he does what he needs to score - he's really economical with his movements. One touch, body opened up, one shot. You can't imagine him getting tangled up, somehow, despite his size.

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

Their centre backs aren't slow. Erling made them look like cruise ships.

Any space left in behind and he'll feast.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

His movement is elite level, truly exceptional. Considering how good he is at 22 at most aspects of his game means he will eventually be in the category of elite players such as messi and ronaldo if he maintains a good fitness record. Long way to go but haven't seen a better striker than him at 22

 

[Payne]

So good. Feel like a kid at Christmas.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Works on his heading ability,which he will....and he will be the best centre forward this league has seen.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

It must be scary being a goal keeper and watching him run at you, he runs like one of those giants from attack on titan (anime fans would understand)

 

[waspish]

Stays fit plays at least 35 of our league games he will score 35+ goals

 

[suvommukherjee08]

Well that was a powerful performance, he comes in deep to play a one too and then the power and pace to go past the defenders is scary to watch.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I could spend all day watching his second goal, it’s such a thing of beauty.

 

[supercity88]

His movement is elite level, truly exceptional. Considering how good he is at 22 at most aspects of his game means he will eventually be in the category of elite players such as messi and ronaldo if he maintains a good fitness record. Long way to go but haven't seen a better striker than him at 22

What really stands out with Haaland is that he doesn't have a glaring weakness. He can and will improve in terms of his hold up and passing play - that will come from time under Pep and playing with the squad. But he's already stronger than any defender, quicker than anyone else and his movement and finishing is, like you say, elite. He can keep improving and whilst he's a beast in the air he can get better at heading. He could have gone with his head with that Bernardo cross against Liverpool for example.

I'm in awe of his second goal. Not just the run, but to not take a touch. The keeper expects a touch and to then be able to engage or narrow the angle, but it never comes. He just runs into a position to get it on his stronger foot and then half the goal is gaping for him to slide it in.