Guardiola: Haaland close to Messi and Ronaldo’s level | OneFootball

Erling Haaland continues to impress in the Champions League. In Manchester City's victory against Napoli, the Norwegian striker reached 50 goals in the top European competition, becoming the fastest player ever to achieve this milestone with just 49 appearances.

Manchester City, Guardiola on Haaland: “Close to the level of Messi and Ronaldo”

The forward, born in 2000, has confirmed his extraordinary impact in the Champions League, showing an exceptional goal average that places him among the best scorers in recent history. Haaland quickly surpassed legends like Van Nistelrooy and Lewandowski, approaching iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Pep Guardiola's words

At the end of the match, City's coach Pep Guardiola praised his striker:

“The numbers speak for themselves. Haaland is already at the level of Van Nistelrooy and Lewandowski, but especially close to the two sacred monsters, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. In terms of goals, it's incredible. If he maintains this pace and continues to play for another 10-12 years, he can surpass anyone. Without a doubt.”

A future as a legend

With these numbers, Haaland not only consolidates his role as a reference point for Manchester City but also positions himself to enter the pantheon of world football. His performance in the Champions League makes him one of the absolute protagonists of European football, and his journey promises increasingly ambitious records.

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