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CLAIMS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FORWARD OF THE SEASON Erling Haaland continued smashing records and infuriating goalkeepers during his remarkable and relentless goal-scoring rampage in the Champions League in 2020–2021, where he was named Forward of the Season. He struck for 10 goals in eight matches, averaging a magnificent goal every 70.5 minutes of action. Haaland became the first player in the illustrious history of the Champions League to ever score 10 or more goals in each of their first two seasons, and at 20 years of age, he became both the youngest and the fastest to reach the 20-goal mark. He also recorded two assists. He finished tops in the voting with 202 points, beating out this talented trio: Kylian Mbappe (154), Robert Lewandowski (104), and Lionel Messi (76). Haaland became the first player from Norway and Borussia Dortmund to win the prestigious honor. The award was presented to him in Istanbul, Turkey, during the Champions League group stage draw for the 2021–2022 campaign.

Erling Haaland was a goal-scoring force in the Champions League during the 2020–2021 season, where he was named Forward of the Season.

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World Class Footballers: Erling Haaland