Should Haaland win the Ballon d'Or? Impressive statistics fuel the debate
Erling Haaland's supporters have brought some striking statistics into the Ballon d'Or debate.
Details: According to The Touchline, many Manchester City fans believe Erling Haaland is being overlooked in this year's Ballon d'Or race, despite his impressive performances for both club and country. Supporters have drawn attention to the Norwegian striker's attacking numbers, comparing his achievements with those of Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé.
According to the figures cited by the fans, Haaland has registered 75 goal contributions since the start of the 2025/26 season, just six fewer than Mbappé's reported tally of 81. They also claim that the Frenchman has scored ten more penalties over that period, while highlighting Haaland's two trophies compared with Mbappé's reported zero.
The Norwegian's performances at the 2026 World Cup are another major part of their argument. Haaland helped Norway reach the quarter-finals after eliminating Brazil in the round of 16, scoring both goals in a memorable 2-1 victory over the South American giants.
However, the overall goal contribution, penalty and trophy comparisons are figures circulated by supporters rather than an independently verified breakdown. Different statistical periods and counting methods can produce different totals.
It is worth noting that Haaland scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup. He has also started the new Premier League campaign with four goals in four appearances for Manchester City.
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Steven Perez
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