Erling Haaland has been in sensational form ever since his move to Manchester City in the last summer window. The Norwegian has been smashing records and setting up new ones in his very first campaign in English football. If he continues to perform for The Cityzens till the end of the season, he may well be able to pass Cristiano Ronaldo’s personal record of most goals in a season.
Erling Haaland Looks to Surpass Cristiano Ronaldo
Can Haaland Beat Ronaldo?
Ronaldo’s best-ever season in Europe was the 2014/15 campaign for Real Madrid. The Portuguese superstar netted 61 goals in all competitions that campaign for the Los Blancos, which is the fifth-best total overall. Now the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is in real danger of losing his place in the top five, judging by Haaland’s goals-per-game ratio so far this season.
Haaland has netted 48 goals in 42 appearances so far this season. He has to score 13 more goals in order to match Ronaldo’s personal best. With Manchester City still in contention for three titles, the Norwegian striker has the prospect of playing as many as 12 games before the season is over.
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Manchester City defeated Bayern Munich 4-1 on aggregate in the quarter-final round to advance to the UEFA Champions League semi-final. They have also advanced to the FA Cup final after defeating Sheffield United 3-0. Pep Guardiola’s team also continue to grind away at Arsenal’s lead, and now are five points behind with two games in hand.
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Haaland could finish the season with more than 61 goals and shatter Ronaldo’s personal record for most goals in a season if he maintains this lethal form. Even with the current ratio, Haaland may not be able to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s record if Manchester City fail to make it to the Champions League final.
A Breakdown of Erling Haaland’s Goals in the 2022/23 Season for Manchester City
The Norwegian international has made a mockery of many defences this season across every competition. When he signed for the blue half of Manchester, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp described him as “a real beast“. In the Premier League – he has scored a phenomenal 32 goals in 28 games, living up to Klopp’s praise. His exceptional form has been carried over to the Champions League, where he has scored 12 goals in 8 games. The Norwegian hitman has also scored three goals in the FA Cup and has a solitary goal in the EFL Cup this season. If the Manchester City star can surpass Ronaldo’s outstanding 2014/15 season for Real Madrid, it will be an amazing achievement.
Which Players Are in the Top Five for Most Goals in a Season?
Lionel Messi has topped the chart for the most goals scored in a season in all competitions. Messi led the chart with an astounding 73 goals in 60 games in the 2011/12 season for his former team FC Barcelona. By doing so, he surpassed Gerd Muller’s historic 66-goal season record in the 1972/73 season for Bayern Munich.
Here Are the Top Five Lists of the Most Goals in a Season Record
5) Cristiano Ronaldo (61 goals, 2014/15)
4) Dixie Dean (63 goals, 1927/28)
3) Ferenc Deak (66 goals, 1945/46)
2) Gerd Muller (66 goals, 1972/73)
1) Lionel Messi (73 goals, 2011/12)
