Norway’s World Cup superstar: That’s why it’s not just Haaland on his jersey

The reason for this is probably quite simple: With the addition, Haaland probably wanted to make his maternal family more visible. Because the striker’s full name is Erling Braut Haaland. The middle name Braut comes from his mother – the former heptathlete Gry Marita Braut. Haaland got his surname from his father, the former soccer player Alf-Inge “Alfie” Haaland.

In Norway it is customary to give children one or more names from their mother or father. Usually one name – often the more unusual one or the last name – is used more. Erling Haaland also uses his full name – alongside his first name – on social media.