Erling Haaland plays primarily as a centre-forward or striker for Manchester City and Norway.

Quick Scoop

He is the main goal-scoring forward, usually operating up front rather than in midfield or on the wing. ESPN lists him as a Forward, and Transfermarkt specifies his main position as Centre-Forward.

In simple terms

  • Primary role: Centre-forward / striker.
  • Job on the pitch: Score goals, lead the attack, and stay high up the field.
  • Occasional variation: Some profiles and discussion describe him more broadly as a forward, but his core role is still central striker.

TL;DR: Haaland is mainly a striker.