Haaland Smashes Champions League Scoring Record
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September 2025
Erling Haaland became the fastest player ever to reach 50 Champions League goals, scoring in City’s 2-0 win over Napoli. He hit the landmark in just 49 games, surpassing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s previous record of 62 appearances. After Napoli frustrated City despite Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s red card, Haaland finally broke through with a looping header from Phil Foden’s flick. His relentless pace across Salzburg, Dortmund, and City has redefined consistency in Europe, cementing him as a generational force on the biggest stage.