Erling Haaland’s brace in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory has taken his goal tally for the club to 146, officially surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s total at Manchester United.
Key Points:
Haaland reached 146 City goals in just over three seasons, a rate of almost one per match.
Ronaldo accumulated his tally across six seasons, evolving from a winger into a Ballon d’Or winner.
The achievement comes amid debate comparing Ronaldo’s creative flair with Haaland’s pure finishing.
Haaland, 25, recently scored his 100th Premier League goal, eyeing further historic milestones.
His goals have propelled City to multiple titles under Pep Guardiola’s system-built dominance.
Fans note the differing contexts: Ronaldo’s transformative rise versus Haaland’s immediate impact in an assembled super-team.
The milestone underscores a shift toward hyper-specialized striking in contemporary football.
The record marks more than a numerical pass—it symbolizes two distinct pathways to greatness in football: one of artistic development, the other of surgical execution, both rooted in the storm of elite competition.
Rooted in the Storm.
Sources: Match reports, Premier League statistics