Erling Haaland has officially rewritten the Premier League record books, becoming the fastest player in history to reach 100 goals in England’s top flight. The Norwegian striker achieved the milestone during Manchester City’s thrilling 5-4 win over Fulham, cementing his place among football’s all-time elite goal scorers.
At just 25 years old, Haaland reached the 100-goal mark in only 111 Premier League appearances, surpassing the legendary Alan Shearer, who took 124 games to reach the same milestone. The achievement underscores Haaland’s incredible consistency and devastating efficiency in front of goal.
A Milestone After a Short Goal Drought
Haaland entered the Fulham match after a brief run of poor form, failing to score in three consecutive games: losses to Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen, and a win against Leeds United. Yet, he silenced any doubts with a composed finish, steering home a cross from Jeremy Doku in the first half of an unforgettable encounter at Craven Cottage.
“A proud moment,” Haaland said to BBC Match of the Day. “The 100 club is a huge thing. To do it this quickly is amazing. I’m proud, I’m happy. I’ve said it many times – a striker for City should score a lot of goals. That’s my job, that’s what I try to do. And I’m not bad at it!”
Haaland’s performance went beyond the goal: he also hit the post twice and contributed two assists, underlining his all-around attacking influence for Manchester City.
Breaking Records and Setting New Standards
Since joining Manchester City in the summer of 2022 for £51 million from Borussia Dortmund, Haaland has amassed a staggering goal tally. During his debut Premier League season in 2022-23, he scored 36 goals in 33 starts, breaking the record for most goals in a single Premier League campaign.
Haaland’s strike rate in England now surpasses almost every elite goalscorer in Premier League history, and he has repeatedly reached double figures in goals faster than any other player, achieving the feat in three separate seasons.
With 15 goals in 14 league appearances so far in the 2025-26 season and 20 in 19 matches across all competitions, Haaland continues to dominate the Premier League scoring charts. His closest challenger this season is Igor Thiago of Brentford, with 11 goals.
Pep Guardiola Praises His Goal Machine
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed Haaland’s achievement as “incredible.”
“Today he was outstanding. He was unbelievable and got a fantastic goal. Enjoy it, hopefully he is hungry to continue getting goals for this club,” Guardiola said.
Haaland’s importance to Manchester City is clear: he has already scored 15 of the team’s 32 league goals this term, highlighting just how central he is to City’s attacking play.
From Dortmund to Premier League Legend
Haaland arrived at Manchester City after scoring 62 goals in 67 Bundesliga matches for Borussia Dortmund. His rapid adaptation to English football has been remarkable, and reaching 100 Premier League goals faster than anyone in history solidifies his status as one of the game’s most prolific strikers.
Despite a brief dip in form during the 2024-25 season—scoring only once in seven appearances across competitions—Haaland still managed 34 goals in total that year, proving his consistency and resilience.
With his City contract running until 2034, it is likely just a matter of time before Haaland challenges Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goal record of 260 goals.
Haaland Joins an Exclusive Premier League Club
Haaland’s inclusion in the Premier League “100 goals club” places him among the elite strikers in English football history. His combination of speed, power, and precision finishing continues to rewrite the expectations for what a modern striker can achieve in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.
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