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Pep Guardiola praises Erling Haaland! Compares Haaland to Messi and Ronaldo

Over the past few decades, the Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry has ruled the football world. Several players gave their best to get compared at their level but couldn’t pass them. But in the past few years, they have faced two new challengers i.e., Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, who are performing at their level.

Both players are goal-scoring machines and have impressed everyone since their debuts. But compared to Messi and Ronaldo, they have a long way to go.

When Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola was asked about Haaland’s performances, he gave one of the best answers.

Pep Guardiola said:

“Erling Haaland’s numbers are unbelievable. Not even Messi or Ronaldo had these numbers at his age.”

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Undoubtedly, Erling Haaland has been a beast representing Manchester City. He has a higher goal and assists average compared to the games he has played for them. In whichever league he has competed in, he has contributed at the highest level.

Haaland is only 23 and has a long way to go in professional football. At a young age, he has great numbers next to his name. By the end of his career, he might stand close to the level of Messi and Ronaldo.

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Erling Haaland Career Stats

Year Team Appearances Goals Assists
2015-2017 Bryne and Bryne 2 16 20 4
2017-2019 Molde and Molde 2 51 20 6
2019-2020 Red Bull Salzburg 27 29 7
2020-2022 Borussia Dortmund 89 86 23
2022-present Manchester City 78 73 15

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Nikhil Lopes
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