Erling Haaland may be known around the world for goals, records and big football nights, but his idea of life after the game sounds much quieter.
The Norwegian striker has previously spoken about wanting to return to a simpler lifestyle once his football career is over. Haaland said he imagined having a small farm in Bryne, the Norwegian town strongly linked with his childhood and early football journey.
He has also spoken about wanting animals around him, with cows becoming part of the story that fans have enjoyed sharing online.
It is a very different image from the one most people associate with Haaland today. On the pitch, he is one of the most powerful forwards in world football. Off the pitch, this dream suggests someone who values calm, routine and a connection to home.
Bryne, in southwestern Norway, is closely linked with Haaland’s upbringing and early football story, making his farm dream feel even more personal.
There is also another fun detail from Haaland’s younger days. Before becoming one of football’s most recognisable names, he appeared in a rap group called Flow Kingz, with a 2016 track still available online.
So, when asked what he might have done without football, “farmer or rapper” does not sound as random as it first seems.
For now, football remains the focus. But one day, after the stadium lights, Haaland’s next chapter may involve open fields, a small farm and a few cows back home in Norway.
