Haaland Hits 100 Goal Involvements Faster Than Anyone
Erling Haaland reaches 100 goal involvements in record time, cementing his status as one of the Premier League’s most prolific forwards.
The Manchester City striker achieved this milestone during a thrilling 2-2 draw against Brighton, further solidifying his place in football history.
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A new benchmark in the Premier League
Haaland’s penalty in the match marked his 100th goal contribution (goals and assists combined) in just 94 appearances.
This achievement shattered the previous record held by Alan Shearer, who needed 100 matches to reach the same milestone.
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The Norwegian joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in June 2022 for a reported fee of £51.2m.
Since then, he has dominated English football, setting new standards for efficiency and consistency in front of goal.
Goals & Assists in First 100 Premier League Goal Involvements
| Player | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 84 | 16 |
| Alan Shearer | 79 | 21 |
| Thierry Henry | 58 | 42 |
| Mohamed Salah | 73 | 27 |
| Harry Kane | 77 | 23 |
| Sergio Aguero | 71 | 29 |
| Andy Cole | 70 | 30 |
| Eric Cantona | 77 | 23 |
| Matt Le Tissier | 72 | 28 |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 62 | 38 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 87 | 13 |
Elite company in football history
Haaland and Shearer are the only players to have reached this landmark within their first three Premier League seasons.
Many legendary forwards took longer, including Sergio Aguero, Thierry Henry, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who accomplished it in their fourth campaigns.
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Eric Cantona, Mohamed Salah, and Andy Cole reached 100 goal involvements in their fifth seasons, while Tottenham’s Harry Kane needed six campaigns to hit the mark.
Haaland’s rapid rise puts him in an exclusive club, showcasing his extraordinary ability.
Unparalleled goalscoring efficiency
Haaland’s record-breaking tally consists of 84 goals and 16 assists. His goal-scoring prowess has been unmatched, with only former Tottenham striker Kane having fewer assists (13) at the same stage.
At the other end of the scale, Cantona registered 42 assists before reaching 100 goal involvements, while Southampton icon Matt Le Tissier managed 38.
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Haaland, however, continues to rely on his clinical finishing rather than playmaking contributions.
A slight dip in form?
Haaland won the Premier League Golden Boot in his first two seasons with Manchester City, proving his ability to dominate the scoring charts.
However, his current tally of 20 goals in 27 games places him behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, who has 17 assists to Haaland’s three.
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His blistering start to the season saw him net 10 goals in just five matches, the best opening to a campaign since Aston Villa’s Pongo Waring in 1930.
However, his overall contributions have slightly decreased, with a goal or assist every 103 minutes this season—compared to every 63 minutes in his first year and 80 minutes last term.
Haaland’s best matchups
Haaland has consistently thrived against specific opponents, most notably Manchester United, against whom he has six goals and three assists in five matches.
His dominance against West Ham is even greater, with nine goals in six games.
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Other teams he enjoys success against include Wolves (eight goal involvements in five matches), Crystal Palace (six in four), and both Fulham and Brighton (six in five each).
These figures highlight his ability to punish particular defenses.
Chasing more history
With 84 Premier League goals already, Haaland is closing in on another major record—100 top-flight goals.
Alan Shearer reached the milestone in just 124 appearances, all for Blackburn Rovers. Haaland, with 30 games left to net 16 more goals, could surpass that record in even fewer matches.
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If his current scoring trend continues, Haaland could set a new standard for goal-scoring efficiency in English football.
His remarkable consistency suggests that more records will continue to fall in the coming years.
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