{"id":10130,"date":"2026-01-15T16:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=10130"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:31:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:31:44","slug":"epl-players-with-150-goals-haaland-adds-his-name-among-legends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/epl-players-with-150-goals-haaland-adds-his-name-among-legends\/","title":{"rendered":"EPL Players With 150 Goals: Haaland Adds His Name Among Legends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Erling Haaland<\/strong> has once again rewritten modern football history after scoring his <strong>150th goal for Manchester City<\/strong>. The landmark achievement places the Norwegian striker among an elite group of forwards\u2014and highlights just how extraordinary his scoring rate has been since arriving in England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to milestone data for Europe\u2019s top five leagues, <strong>only one player has ever reached 150 goals faster<\/strong>: <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u201c150 Club\u201d: Football\u2019s Fastest Goal Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching 150 goals for a top-five league club is a benchmark reserved for generational strikers. The image highlights the <strong>fastest players to reach that milestone this century<\/strong>, based on games played:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong> \u2013 149 games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Erling Haaland<\/strong> \u2013 173 games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zlatan Ibrahimovi\u0107<\/strong> \u2013 176 games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robert Lewandowski<\/strong> \u2013 193 games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> \u2013 196 games<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CR7-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10132\" style=\"width:577px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CR7-5.jpg 464w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CR7-5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CR7-5-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CR7-5-300x375.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Luis Su\u00e1rez<\/strong> \u2013 197 games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ruud van Nistelrooy<\/strong> \u2013 214 games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Edinson Cavani<\/strong> \u2013 216 games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ciro Immobile<\/strong> \u2013 217 games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sergio Ag\u00fcero<\/strong> \u2013 223 games<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Haaland\u2019s position\u2014<strong>second fastest of all time<\/strong>\u2014underlines the scale of his impact at Manchester City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haaland\u2019s Manchester City Era: Goals at Relentless Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since joining City, Haaland has been nothing short of devastating. His blend of physical power, elite movement, and ruthless finishing has made him a nightmare for defenders across the <strong>Premier League<\/strong> and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/meta\/media\/zs0fog1m\/haaland-150_wide.png?width=1620\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/meta\/media\/zs0fog1m\/haaland-150_wide.png?width=1620\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scoring 150 goals in just <strong>173 games<\/strong> places him ahead of icons such as Lewandowski, Mbapp\u00e9, and Su\u00e1rez at the same milestone\u2014an astonishing feat considering the league\u2019s physical demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Only Cristiano Ronaldo Was Faster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only man to reach 150 goals quicker was <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong>, who achieved the mark in <strong>149 games<\/strong> during his prolific spell with <strong>Real Madrid<\/strong>. That comparison alone puts Haaland in rare company, aligning him with one of football\u2019s greatest-ever goal scorers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At just 24 years old, Haaland is already being measured against legends\u2014and passing many of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Manchester City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Haaland\u2019s milestone reinforces why Manchester City remain dominant domestically and competitive in Europe. With a striker capable of delivering goals at historic speed, City\u2019s tactical system under <strong>Pep Guardiola<\/strong> continues to evolve around a guaranteed source of goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as Haaland stays fit, records will keep falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.goal.com\/images\/v3\/blt9d98ec229bbece0d\/Erling_Haaland%285%29.jpg?auto=webp&amp;format=pjpg&amp;quality=60&amp;width=3840\" alt=\"https:\/\/assets.goal.com\/images\/v3\/blt9d98ec229bbece0d\/Erling_Haaland%285%29.jpg?auto=webp&amp;format=pjpg&amp;quality=60&amp;width=3840\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Haaland Break More Records?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given his current trajectory, Haaland could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Become the fastest player to 200 goals in a top-five league<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenge long-standing Premier League scoring records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cement his legacy as one of the greatest strikers of the modern era<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With years still ahead of him, this 150-goal milestone may only be the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Erling Haaland\u2019s 150th goal for Manchester City is not just a number\u2014it\u2019s a statement. Being second only to Cristiano Ronaldo in reaching this landmark confirms Haaland\u2019s place among football\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>History is being written in real time, and if current form is anything to go by, the record books are far from finished with Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Bet on Bangbet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bangbet.com\/\">Bangbet<\/a>&nbsp;is your No.1 home for sports betting<\/strong>\u2014trusted, rewarding, and built for fans who want more from every match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High odds on all Premier League fixtures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jackpot opportunities every week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expert match previews and betting guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast payouts and reliable customer service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide selection of casino games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cashback bonuses and promotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsible gaming support for all players<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bet smart. 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