Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola believes that Erling Haaland is to rival the legendary performances by Cristian Ronald and Lionel Messi. The Norwegian striker has already broken records in England, and the last praise of the Guardiola emphasizes how a high city sees its 25 -year goal machine.
Speak after Beating Napoli 2-0 in the Champions LeagueWhere Haaaland scored his 50. The goal of UCL, Guardiola admitted that while Haaland still has a long way ahead of us, his hunger and numbers into a rare society. When Ronaldo and Messi set almost impossible standards, the city chief indicated that Haaland could be the best chance of football to produce the challenger for their government for two decades.
“In this rhythm, yeah (he can break the record). He is not injured, he could play for 10 or 12 years, and he maintains this procedure absolutely,” Guardiola said.
“What can I say? The numbers speak for myself. We are lucky to have it. He just congratulated him because he and the goalkeeper like Van Nistelrooy, (Robert) Lewandowski, but especially two monsters, Cristiano and Messi for 20 years to make Erling incredible,” he added.
Haaland’s rise was meteoric. Since his arrival in England, he broke records of target evaluation at speed that even Ronaldo and Messi did not match their early career. His debut season of the Premier League brought 36 goals, most in one campaign, and has already exceeded the 100-bridge brand for the city across competitions.
Also in Europe, it makes history at a scary speed. Haaland has recently become the fastest player who achieved 50 Champions League goals and hit a milestone in only 49 performances. At just 25 years, he will be at the level with the former France and the legend of Arsenal Thierry Henry in the ranking of all good-destructive reminder of how quickly rises on the ladder.
Yet the comparison is difficult. Ronaldo and Messi joined for more than 1600 goals and 12 Ballon D’Ers, redefined the football landscape for the whole generation. Haaland, younger than both of them were on their peaks, has time on its side, but as Guardiola suggested, longevity is a real test.
For the time being, Haaaland adds a stable clip. This season he has already scored four goals in five Premier League performances, maintaining a sharp urban attack. Another is a major league clash against Arsenal before returning to Europe against Monaco in the Champions League.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
September 19, 2025
