Erling Haaland has declared that he’s in the best form of his life, insisting both he and Norway have “cracked the code” after a stunning start to the 2025/26 season with Manchester City.
Speaking to TV 2 ahead of Norway’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Estonia, the prolific striker reflected on his extraordinary run of form — and his growing sense of purpose for club and country.
Haaland unstoppable for Manchester City
Haaland continued his blistering campaign at the weekend, scoring the opener in City’s 3–0 win over Liverpool. The 25-year-old now has 19 goals in all competitions, including 14 in 11 Premier League matches and five in four Champions League games.
Those numbers place him among Europe’s most lethal forwards this season, alongside Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. Including his international goals, Haaland has an astonishing 28 goals in 18 games across all competitions this term.
When asked whether he’s in the best form of his career, the Norwegian’s answer was emphatic:
“Yes,” he told TV 2 without hesitation. “When I look at the Norwegian flag, I think of the community. I think of everything Norway stands for. It’s big every time I have the flag on my chest.”
“We’ve cracked the code” – Haaland on Norway’s rise
Despite Norway’s challenging qualification path, Haaland remains optimistic about their World Cup chances. The national team needs to beat Estonia on Thursday and hope that Italy fail to win against Moldova to secure their spot at the tournament.
“The generation we have now is fantastic,” Haaland said. “We have many players who are at their peak, and many young players who will be at their best in five years.
There are many on the national team who are on the way up. It has been a long time, and now I feel like we have cracked the code.”
Haaland’s leadership and belief have become central to Norway’s resurgence. Alongside Martin Ødegaard, he forms the core of a team aiming to end the nation’s 28-year absence from the World Cup.
| Stat (2025/26) | Erling Haaland |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 15 |
| Goals | 19 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Goals per Game | 1.26 |
| Shot Accuracy | 69% |
source: Sofascore match data – 12 November 2025
Those statistics reinforce just how dominant Haaland has been under Pep Guardiola, who continues to fine-tune City’s attack around the Norwegian’s ruthless efficiency.
Our View: Haaland’s evolution goes beyond goals
In our view, Haaland’s comments reflect not just confidence but maturity. His ability to adapt his movement, link play, and contribute off the ball has made him a more complete forward than ever before. For Norway, his leadership alongside Ødegaard could mark the beginning of a genuinely competitive generation capable of ending years of underachievement.
If Norway do make it to the World Cup, Haaland’s relentless drive will have been a decisive factor — proof that he’s evolving into more than just a goalscorer.
Key Insights
- Haaland has scored 19 goals in 15 matches for Manchester City this season.
- Including international fixtures, his tally stands at 28 goals in 18 games.
- The striker believes Norway’s “fantastic generation” has finally “cracked the code.”
- Norway need a win over Estonia and Italy to drop points to qualify for the World Cup.
- Haaland’s leadership and form make him one of the top forwards in world football.
What’s Next
Haaland now shifts his focus to international duty as Norway face Estonia in a must-win qualifier. After the break, he’ll return to City for a Premier League clash against Newcastle United on 22 November, aiming to extend both his scoring streak and City’s title push.
👉 Manchester City fans — is this the best version of Haaland yet, or can he still go up another level this season?
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