Erling Haaland continues to cement his reputation as one of the Premier League’s most formidable strikers, demonstrating his threat not only with his feet but also with his head. Since his arrival at Manchester City, his statistics place him at the top of the list for headed goals in England’s top flight.
Haaland's Header Against Coventry City
In the third round of Premier League fixtures, Haaland put Manchester City ahead against Coventry City after just 26 minutes of play at the Etihad Stadium. The goal further underscored his aerial prowess and his ability to change the course of a match.
Leading the League in Aerial Goals
According to statistics from Squawka, Haaland has scored 20 headed goals in the Premier League since joining Manchester City in the 2022-2023 season. This puts him at the top of the list for most goals scored with headers during that period.
Top Five in Headed Goals
- Erling Haaland – 20 goals
- Ollie Watkins – 16 goals (now at Al-Hilal)
- Chris Wood – 13 goals
- Casemiro – 11 goals
- Virgil van Dijk – 11 goals
Watkins, formerly of Aston Villa, moved to Saudi club Al-Hilal this summer, but his Premier League record remains notable. Casemiro and Van Dijk share fourth place with 11 headed goals each.
Haaland's Start to the Current Season
Haaland began the current campaign with goals in each of the first two league matches, scoring against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace respectively. His strike against Coventry in the third round continues his impressive scoring run.
