Manchester City striker Erling Haaland becomes fastest player in Premier League history to reach 50 goals, beats THIS player's record
Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, achieved a historic feat by becoming the quickest player in Premier League history to score 50 goals.
Surpassing Andrew Cole's previous record of 65 games, Haaland reached this milestone in just 48 games.
His accomplishment came during City's Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday when he scored with his left foot in the 27th minute, assisted by Nathan Aké.
Quickest to reach 50 goals
Haaland, at 23, leads a lineup of accomplished strikers, surpassing Alan Shearer (66), Ruud van Nistelrooy (68), Fernando Torres, and Mohamed Salah (72) as the quickest to reach 50 goals.
Achieving this milestone was anticipated, considering Haaland's goal-scoring prowess, exemplified by his record-breaking 36 goals in his debut Premier League season.
City's Norwegian talent swiftly made an impact following his 2022 move from Borussia Dortmund, becoming an important player in their successful Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup campaign last season.
Haaland is now on a quest to reach 100 goals, with Alan Shearer's record in sight. Shearer, the all-time top scorer in the Premier League, achieved this milestone in 124 games.
Haaland achieved the milestone at 23, but the title of the youngest player to reach this feat belongs to Robbie Fowler, who accomplished it at the age of 20.
Top clubs express interest
In another news, Haaland is set to let his contract with the Treble winners expire, as several top clubs express interest in acquiring his services.
Despite joining Pep Guardiola's team in the summer of 2022 from Borussia Dortmund, the Scandinavian superstar has become a standout performer, tallying an impressive 69 goals in 71 appearances.
While his current contract
