Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has downplayed comparisons between his goal-scoring exploits and those of football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, saying he is focused solely on improving himself.
In a post shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on X, Haaland was quoted as saying, “No, not at all! No one can get close to Ronaldo and Messi, so no… I am just Erling, a Norwegian guy scoring goals. That won’t change.”
The comments come amid ongoing debates about whether the 24-year-old could one day match or surpass the record-breaking goal tallies of Ronaldo and Messi, who have both scored over 800 career goals.
Since joining Manchester City, Haaland has rewritten several Premier League and Champions League records, drawing inevitable comparisons with the legendary pair. However, the Norwegian remains humble, emphasising that his focus is on his own journey rather than chasing history.
Currently leading the Premier League scoring charts with 13 goals, Haaland will aim to continue his fine form when Manchester City host Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad in the Champions League.
