Erling Haaland family tree: Meet soccer-playing dad, mom, sister and more about England-Norway roots

Erling Haaland family tree: Meet soccer-playing dad, mom, sister and more about England-Norway roots highlights how Haaland’s rise is tied to his football background within Norway’s World Cup campaign. Erling Haaland helped Norway reach the quarterfinals by beating Brazil, doing so despite missing each of the previous six tournaments. The article profiles his father, Alfie Haaland, a former right back and midfielder who played for clubs including Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, and spent seven years in the Norwegian national team. It also notes a 1998 Leeds plane incident involving an engine fire, while only one staff member was injured. Alfie later divorced Gry Marita Braut and remarried Anita Stromsvol, having two additional children. The piece also describes Gry’s heptathlon achievements and explains the family naming tradition affecting Haaland’s full name.