Prepare to be amazed! Erling Haaland has rewritten the Premier League history books, achieving a monumental feat that solidifies his place among the footballing elite. On a Tuesday clash against Fulham, the Manchester City striker became the fastest player ever to reach 100 Premier League goals.
The Norwegian sensation achieved this incredible milestone in the 17th minute at Craven Cottage, unleashing a powerful shot that left the goalkeeper with no chance. Though he had an earlier attempt that hit the post, Haaland was determined, and his second opportunity was golden.
This remarkable achievement was reached in just 111 Premier League matches, shattering the previous record held by Alan Shearer, the competition's all-time leading scorer. Shearer, a true legend, took 124 games to reach the same mark. That is a significant difference!
Haaland's pace to 100 goals surpasses even the most celebrated goalscorers. He was far quicker than Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero, both of whom reached the milestone in 147 games, and Thierry Henry, who took 160 matches. And this is the part most people miss: Haaland reached the mark 51 games faster than Mohamed Salah, a current Premier League star who needed 162 matches.
But here's where it gets controversial: Haaland has already broken numerous records this season, following an astonishing goal-scoring run for both club and country. He's now setting his sights on surpassing his own record for the most goals in a single Premier League season.
During the 2022–23 season, Haaland, who has already drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi by his manager, scored 36 goals, leading his team to a treble. This surpassed Salah's previous record of 32 goals in a 38-match season.
His 100th Premier League goal was his 15th in the current season, putting him well ahead of competitors like Brentford's Igor Thiago and Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck in the scoring charts.
| Player | Appearances |
|-----------------|-------------|
| Erling Haaland | 111 |
| Alan Shearer | 124 |
| Harry Kane | 141 |
| Sergio Agüero | 147 |
| Thierry Henry | 160 |
| Mohamed Salah | 162 |
| Ian Wright | 173 |
| Robbie Fowler | 175 |
| Les Ferdinand | 178 |
| Michael Owen | 185 |
| Andy Cole | 185 |
What do you think of Haaland's incredible achievement? Do you believe he will become the greatest Premier League goalscorer of all time? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
