5 Cristiano Ronaldo Records That Erling Haaland Could Soon Break

Cristiano Ronaldo is widely recognized as one of the greatest goalscorers of all time, but Manchester City’s Erling Haaland is fast approaching several of his monumental records. Haaland, with his astonishing form and relentless goal-scoring, has football fans wondering how long it will take for him to surpass Ronaldo’s legendary feats.

As Haaland continues to shine, particularly in the Premier League and Champions League, many of Ronaldo’s records are now in sight. Here’s a breakdown of the key records that Haaland could break in the near future, along with a timeline of when he could achieve these milestones.

Ronaldo’s Premier League Goal Record Ronaldo netted 103 goals during his two stints in the Premier League. Haaland, already off to a flying start in his first seasons at Manchester City, is just 31 goals away from matching that tally. What’s even more impressive is that Haaland has been scoring at a far quicker pace, having started his Premier League career as a striker, unlike Ronaldo, who initially played as a winger. Based on Haaland’s current form, it might only take him 28 more matches to equal Ronaldo’s Premier League total, doing so in far fewer games.

Ronaldo’s Champions League Goal Record Cristiano Ronaldo is the king of the Champions League with 140 goals. While Haaland has a long way to go to catch up, his current scoring rate suggests that it’s only a matter of time. The Norwegian forward is scoring a goal in Europe’s elite competition every 77.5 minutes, significantly faster than Ronaldo’s career UCL average. If Haaland maintains this pace, it would take him approximately 86 more Champions League appearances to match Ronaldo’s record.

Most Goals in a Single Champions League Season Ronaldo’s record for the most goals in a single Champions League season stands at 17, set in 2013-14. However, with the new Champions League format offering more games per season, Haaland has an excellent chance of shattering this record. In the 2022-23 season, Haaland scored 12 goals in the competition, and with more matches in the revised tournament structure, he is well-positioned to surpass Ronaldo’s benchmark in the near future.

As Haaland continues to dominate both domestically and in Europe, the debate over who is the better goalscorer between him and Ronaldo will only intensify. What is certain, though, is that Haaland’s relentless drive and natural scoring ability make him a genuine contender to eclipse many of Ronaldo’s iconic records.