By Marta Alizeh. Last updated: October 20, 2026.
The Erling Haaland family is a sporting family from one small Norwegian town. His father played in the Premier League. His mother was a heptathlete. Several cousins play professional football.
Yet the Manchester City striker was born in England, not Norway. And by his own account, his dad hoped he’d pick golf.
This guide sticks to what credible outlets have reported. Where sources differ, it says so.
Quick facts
| Full name | Erling Braut Haaland |
| Date of birth | July 21, 2000 (age 26) |
| Birthplace | Leeds, England |
| Hometown | Bryne, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Position | Striker |
| Club | Manchester City (contract to 2034) |
| Father | Alf-Inge “Alfie” Haaland, former Norway and Premier League player |
| Mother | Gry Marita Braut, former heptathlete |
| Siblings | Gabrielle and Astor (older); two younger half-sisters |
| Partner | Isabel Haugseng Johansen |
| Children | One son, born December 2024 |
| Religion | Not publicly disclosed |
Who is Erling Haaland?
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian striker, born July 21, 2000, in Leeds. He has played for Manchester City since 2022, after spells at Molde, Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund. He holds the record for the fastest 100 Premier League goals and is Norway’s all-time top scorer. In January 2025 he signed a contract running to 2034.
Where is Erling Haaland from?
Erling Haaland is from Bryne, a small town in Rogaland in south-west Norway, even though he was born in Leeds. His father was playing in England when Erling arrived in July 2000.
Alfie retired in 2003. Sports Illustrated reports that the family then moved back to Bryne, where Erling spent most of his childhood.
Bryne is his parents’ hometown too. That’s why the Norway shirt he wore at the 2026 World Cup read “Braut Haaland,” carrying his mother’s family name.
Who are Erling Haaland’s parents?
Erling Haaland’s parents are Alf-Inge “Alfie” Haaland and Gry Marita Braut. Alfie is a former Norway international who played for Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester City. Gry Marita was a heptathlete in the 1990s. The couple later divorced.
Alfie Haaland, the father
Alf-Inge Haaland was born in Stavanger in November 1972 and raised in Bryne. He played right-back or midfield and won 34 caps for Norway, including at the 1994 World Cup.
In England he played for Forest from 1993, Leeds from 1997 and City from 2000. So Erling was born in Leeds within weeks of his dad’s move to City, a detail SI also notes.
His playing career is often remembered for one tackle. In April 2001, Roy Keane caught him high on the right knee in a Manchester derby and was sent off. Keane later wrote that it was revenge for a 1997 row, and the FA added a five-match ban and a £150,000 fine, The Guardian reported.
The tackle is often blamed for ending his career, but the record is more mixed. Wikipedia’s account says his long-running problems were in the left knee, which needed surgery in 2001. City released him on medical grounds and he retired in July 2003.
Alfie later remarried. He and his second wife, Anita Strømsvol, have two daughters.
Gry Marita Braut, the mother
Gry Marita Braut competed in the heptathlon, seven events across two days. Sports Illustrated describes her as a national-level heptathlete in the 1990s. Wikipedia lists her as a Norwegian heptathlon champion in that decade.
SI says she stepped away from competing to raise her family. Erling has joked that his pace and athleticism come from her side.
She rarely speaks in public. Her exact competition results haven’t been confirmed in the sources checked for this article.
Does Erling Haaland have siblings?
Erling Haaland has two older full siblings, Gabrielle and Astor, and two younger half-sisters from his father’s second marriage. Erling is the youngest of the three children Alfie and Gry Marita had together.
Gabrielle was born in January 1998, according to Hello! Magazine. She worked as a nursing and care assistant in Norway and has a large Instagram following. She married former footballer Jan Gunnar Eide in 2020, and they have two children.
Astor keeps a much lower profile. Hello! reports that he studied finance at BI Norwegian Business School. Both siblings are regular faces at Norway matches.
The half-sisters haven’t been publicly named, and this article won’t guess at them.
Which footballers are related to Erling Haaland?
Erling Haaland’s cousins on his mother’s side include professional footballers Jonatan Braut Brunes, Emma Braut Brunes and Albert Braut Tjåland. His great-uncle Gabriel Høyland also played. The Braut name runs through Norwegian football as well as through Erling’s shirt.
Childhood and early life in Bryne
Erling Haaland’s childhood in Bryne was full of sports besides football. He played handball and golf and did track and field. At five he reportedly set an age-group world record in the standing long jump, at 1.63 metres.
Golf came close to winning. In a 2026 video on his YouTube channel, covered by Golf Digest, Erling said his father wanted him to be a pro golfer. Alfie admitted on camera that his son “probably chose right.”
He joined Bryne’s academy at five. He made his first-team debut in May 2016, three months before turning 16. Molde signed him in February 2017.
How did family shape Erling Haaland’s career?
Erling Haaland’s family shaped his career through two athletic parents and a father who had already lived the life. Alfie knew English football, Manchester City and the cost of injury. Erling has described their bond as close to friendship.
Alfie has also spoken about his son’s future. In 2022 he told France Football, via Sports Mole, that Erling was happy enough to stay at City for years.
The path after Bryne moved fast. Haaland won titles at Salzburg and the 2021 German Cup at Dortmund, where he played alongside Jude Bellingham. City bought him in 2022, and he has won three Premier League Golden Boots.
At the 2026 World Cup he led Norway to the quarter-finals, their best finish. The run ended against England, the Associated Press reported.
His City teammates have family stories of their own. Read about Phil Foden’s family background and Rodri’s family.
Who is Erling Haaland’s partner?
Erling Haaland’s partner is Isabel Haugseng Johansen, who comes from the same Jaeren district as Bryne. ¡Hola! reports that she played for Bryne’s women’s side from age 13. Haaland has said they got together in 2021 and that she made the first move.
Their first child, a son, was born in December 2024. The couple haven’t publicly shared his name.
Interesting facts about Erling Haaland’s family
- Erling and his father both played for Manchester City and both played for Norway at a World Cup.
- He changed his surname’s spelling from Håland to Haaland in 2019.
- His sister has two children, which makes Erling an uncle as well as a dad.
- At least three cousins on his mother’s side play professional football.
- He grew up supporting Leeds United, his birthplace club.
Frequently asked questions
Who are Erling Haaland’s parents?
His parents are Alf-Inge “Alfie” Haaland, a former Norway and Manchester City player, and Gry Marita Braut, a former heptathlete. They divorced.
Does Erling Haaland have siblings?
Yes. He has an older sister, Gabrielle, an older brother, Astor, and two younger half-sisters.
Where was Erling Haaland born?
He was born in Leeds, England, on July 21, 2000, and grew up in Bryne, Norway.
What nationality is Erling Haaland?
He is Norwegian and plays for Norway, though he was born in England.
Does Erling Haaland have a child?
Yes. He and partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen had a son in December 2024.
Why is Erling Haaland famous?
He is one of football’s top scorers, with three Premier League Golden Boots and Norway’s all-time scoring record.
The takeaway
A footballer father, a heptathlete mother and a town full of cousins who play. Erling’s talent had plenty of places to come from.
This article reflects information available on October 20, 2026. It will be revised when real new details emerge about the Erling Haaland family.
Sources
- Sports Illustrated, Erling Haaland’s parents, July 13, 2026
- Hello! Magazine, Erling Haaland’s family, July 11, 2026
- ¡Hola!, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, June 2026
- Golf Digest, July 9, 2026
- The Guardian, Keane fined and banned, October 2002
- TNT Sports, Haaland signs 10-year contract, January 17, 2025
- Sports Mole, Alfie Haaland on City
- Wikipedia, Alf-Inge Haaland
