The Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has always been connected to the Viking clan in the past. The homelands of the Vikings were in Scandinavia, and Norway, one of the countries of that region is where Haaland comes from. He possesses incredible strength and looks like a beast when he is on the pitch against the defenders.
Erling Haaland recently collaborated with renowned fine-art photographer David Yarrow. This collaboration resulted in a breathtaking photo captured in a Norwegian fjord. The aim of the photograph was to capture the essence of Haaland’s Viking spirit in the stunning Norwegian landscape. The result was a photo that left everyone in awe.
Erling Haaland: The Viking ⚔️
Man City’s star striker teamed up with renowned fine-art photographer David Yarrow to capture this photo in a Norwegian fjord 📸
All profits from the image will go to a charitable cause in Norway close to Haaland’s heart 👏
(via @david_yarrow) pic.twitter.com/DFQxBiY2O1
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 26, 2023
The image showcases Haaland’s determination, power, and connection with his Norwegian roots. It quite literally depicts the essence of a Viking on the soccer pitch. Haaland has been incredible since he joined the Premier League.
He joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in July 2022. Since joining City, Haaland has destroyed his opponents in the Premier League. He has been unbelievably consistent and lethal in front of goal. He was the top scorer in his first season at the Premier League with a total of 36 goals.
Erling Haaland makes history 👽🇳🇴
Haaland has now scored the most goals in a single Premier League season, 35.
He’s now overtaking Andy Cole and Alan Shearer’s tally set in 93/94 and 94/95 (both achieved their tally in a 42-game season).@ErlingHaaland 🤯✨ pic.twitter.com/KnZh8Vn6l1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 3, 2023
Not only that, he has netted eight goals in six matches in the Premier League for Manchester City this season. He looks unstoppable whenever he is on the pitch and he never shies away from a physical battle with the opposition defenders.
Erling Haaland and his Viking Diet
In a report by Goal, Haaland’s taste for Cow offal was confirmed. Beef hearts and liver are the natural proteins that are part of the Norwegian footballer’s diet. Haaland said in a documentary, “People say that meat is bad but… Which one? The meat you eat at McDonald’s or the local grass-eating cow? I eat heart and liver because they are rich in B vitamins, iron, phosphorous, copper, and magnesium.”
The striker acknowledged that he frequently consumes cow livers and hearts in the documentary titled “The Big Decision. It was a very fascinating revelation for his fans all over the world.
Feeding the beast! 👾
Inside Erling Haaland’s rigorous training plan and 6,000-calories-a-day diet 🎯https://t.co/zZn36SpuE2 pic.twitter.com/NwMfvI23mm
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 5, 2023
It seems that the secret to Erling Haaland’s incredible physique is his diet. Apart from the incredible hard work that he does on the training ground, his diet also plays a big role in giving him physical strength. It is said to be a Viking-type diet and not many people can deny the claim. Haaland is an unbelievable striker and it will be interesting to see if he can continue to be the incredible Physical specimen in the future.