Erling Haalands Record-Breaking Form Signals Another Stellar Season

Erling Haaland has scored nine goals in seven Premier League games this season, topping the chart and marking his second-best season start. With 19 goals and three assists in his last 10 matches for club and country, he thrives under pressure, averaging 1.36 goals per 90 minutes. His xG per shot (0.27) shows improved positioning, highlighting his best scoring efficiency yet.

In the early stages of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Erling Haaland continues to showcase why he is one of the most prolific strikers in history. With nine goals in seven games, he leads the league, three ahead of Antoine Semenyo, though this marks his second-worst start compared to previous campaigns, where he scored 11 and 10 goals in the first seven matches of 2022/23 and 2024/25 respectively.

Despite this, Haaland appears even more effective, scoring in nine consecutive appearances for club and country and surpassing 50 international goals with a hat-trick against Israel. Physically dominant, Haaland thrives under pressure, with 69.6 percent of his touches coming with a defender within two meters, yet he maintains high efficiency, averaging 1.36 goals per 90 minutes without relying on penalties.

His Expected Goals (xG) per 90 is 1.16, and each shot carries an average xG of 0.27, indicating he is getting into optimal scoring positions more than ever. Haaland has now scored at 22 of the 23 Premier League grounds he has visited, highlighting his consistency. His combination of physical strength, positioning, and efficiency suggests he could be on track for another record-breaking season, posing a serious challenge to opponents.