Haaland. Maailma parima ründaja imepärane lugu

by Lars Sivertsen, Aet Süvari (Translator), Siiri Soidro (Editor)

Norra jalgpallisensatsioon Erling Haaland on purustanud rekordeid, teostanud saavutamatuina näivaid unistusi ja viinud väravalöömise kunsti täiesti uuele tasemele. Tuntud oma kiiruse ja jõu poolest, paneb Haaland isegi paljunäinud jalgpallivaatlejaid kahtlema nii loodusseadustes kui ka inimvõimete piirides. Temasugune kogukas mängija lihtsalt ei tohiks sellise hoo ja osavusega liikuda!

Haalandi biograafias räägib temaga samas Norra väikelinnas üles kasvanud hinnatud jalgpalliajakirjanik Lars Sivertsen noore talendi juurtest, lapsepõlvest ja tõusust absoluutsesse tippu, uurib, mis teda motiveerib, ja näitab, kuidas üks provintsist pärit poiss võib tõepoolest jalgpallimaailma vallutada.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Football, Sports

272 pages, Paperback

Published November 22, 2024

Reviews

[Shyla Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

fangirl 101 - go all in 🙂‍↔️

[Ohne · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 sterren voor het boek
5 sterren voor Haaland

[Liisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

After watching Erling Haaland throughout the World Cup, I wanted to know more about the person behind the goals.

Yes, he's one of the world's best strikers, but what impressed me just as much during the tournament was his sportsmanship, humility, and calm confidence. That made Haaland by Lars Sivertsen the perfect next read.

What I loved most was discovering the mindset behind his success. From a young age, Haaland was obsessed with improving every aspect of his game - not just his finishing, but his mental approach too. His use of meditation and his philosophy of staying present allow him to play with freedom rather than overthinking, something that's been evident throughout his career. It was fascinating to read how those close to him describe a player who appears carefree on the pitch, when in reality he's completely committed to perfecting his craft.

The book also goes beyond football. Learning about Bryne, Norwegian culture, his family, and the journey through Molde, Salzburg and Dortmund before reaching Manchester City gave me a much deeper appreciation of how he became the player he is today. Sivertsen's connection to the same region adds an authenticity that makes the story even more engaging.

I was sceptical about reading a biography of someone whose career is still unfolding, but this felt surprisingly complete. As football fans, it's easy to judge players on ninety minutes each week. Books like this remind us of the years of dedication, sacrifice and resilience behind what we see on the pitch, helping us better understand the person behind the performance.

A thoughtful, engaging biography that offers far more than a list of goals and trophies.

[Alina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read all this in one sitting and I feel perfectly caught up on all things Haaland. It was a very interesting read, full of background details (the bit about the Molde cook has my whole heart ❤️) and the clear sense of following a powerhouse through successive level-up stages. It's even more impressive to know that after the end of 2023 (where this books stops) Erling Haaland has managed to level up even more. I've come to him at the very top of his game for club and country and I wonder what more is there?

I would not call this a biography so much as a sporting history. Which is all the better, as far as I am concerned. Erling the person is still well and screened behind the shield of privacy that makes it possible for him to function as a human being.

[Owen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was expecting a lot less, given how you've Haaland still is, but was presently surprised. Reading about how a career was shaped from a young age and some insights into Norwegian culture made for a pleasant read from one of the more entertaining journalists on Football Weekly. I'd like to see more insights about many players that allow us to better understand the person and what shapes them, as fans of football, books like this can help create empathy when we are screaming at the TV for "poor" performances. Only critique was the last few chapters tailed off as it was more about Man City than Haaland, as a Chelsea fan, I don't need to read more about them.

[Martin Tielemans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Goed boek over de voetballer en de mens Haaland. Het boek is interessant tot en met zijn laatste seizoen bij Dortmund. Met name de achtergrondinformatie over zijn opvoeding en zijn opkomst als voetballer geeft je een goede inkijk over zijn persoonlijkheid. Daarna is het boek een samenvatting van zijn successen bij Manchester City.

[Anna-Lena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ich fands sehr gut geschrieben. Es war interessant und mit vielen Fakten drun herum erzählt. Man bekommt durch diverse Zitate einen guten Eindruck von Erlings Persönlichkeit und wie er als Mensch neben dem Platz so tickt. Manchmal war es mir zu sehr mit Details ausgeschmückt und daher haben sich die Kapitel manchmal ein bisschen gezogen.

[Matt Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read a lot of football books, but rarely biographies. I always enjoy Lars on Football Weekly, so thought I'd give this a go. It was a great read and explores many of the social contexts that makes Erling Haaland the player (and I suppose person) he is. Very enjoyable read.

[Juliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I may or may not have shed some tears. If you know me then you know Erling Haaland is my favourite footballer, so yeah, it was a wonderful read.

[Erik · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing, most of the book contains interviews and match reports from other sources

[McKenna V · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Was real, factual, and gave a deeper look into the growing up and personality of the great Erling Haaland.

[LudwigVonMises2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Olivia Lainio · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

I learned a lot about Erling, Norway and football, which was my goal in reading this book😇

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not only is this a review for Haaland, but also for the first audio book I've listened to.

I'm a big fan of Guardian Football Weekly, listening since the WC 2018. I've really enjoyed Lars on there and he brings a great perspective. I've heard him talk about this book recently, and decided that I'd give Audio Books a shot. It took me a little bit to get through, but I really enjoyed the experience. This level of book was great for listening, and I especially enjoyed that it was read by Lars himself. The chapter lengths were really perfect for dipping in and out too.

As for the book itself, it was really good, I learnt a lot about the region in Norway Erling Haaland is from, what the people are like and his family from before he was born. I learnt about the incredible journey he took to winning the treble with Manchester City, and many different facets of his life and how he became the unbelievable striker he is today. I often find it interesting when people (or even the footballers themself) write books about footballers still currently playing, but this felt complete.

[Sophie Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing love it