Erling Braut Haaland (né Håland;^[2] Urban East Norwegian: [ˈhòːlɑn];^[3] born 21 July 2000) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City. Born in England, he represents the Norway national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, and the greatest Norwegian player ever, he is known for his speed, strength, positioning, and finishing inside the box.