Even science is now dealing with the incredible goal rate of ex-BVB star Erling Haaland. According to the findings, Manchester City’s new storm star has one thing ahead of his competitors.
86 goals in 89 competitive games for BVB, now nine goals in six appearances for Manchester City across all competitions: Erling Haaland’s quota is out of this world. The 22-year-old Norwegian is a real killer in front of the opponent’s box.
No wonder that, despite his young age, numerous records and records adorn his CV.
“It’s going well so far. I can’t complain,” Haaland himself recently commented modestly on his rocket start in the English Premier League.
What is ex-BVB star Erling Haaland’s goal secret?
The crazy numbers of the 1.95 meter giant have long been calling science on the scene. The question is: What does Haaland have that other strikers don’t have?
Geir Jordet, sports psychologist at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, gives a clear answer. According to his studies, Haaland distinguishes what is known as pre-orientation (“scanning”).
“Haaland not only scans more often than other top strikers, but also at the right moments. As soon as the ball is played, his eyes are on him again. He really does it perfectly,” the expert explained to “Bild”.
“Clear link between scanning and performance”
The numbers last measured at Haaland match this: With the first of his three goals in the league game against Crystal Palace (4: 2), he looked around four times within five seconds at the space around him and the opponents.
The average for a forward is just 2.8 sweeps in 10 seconds.
“Our studies show that there is a clear connection between scanning and performance. It just makes sense,” said sports scientist Jordet.