AS Erling Haaland prepares to light up the pitch again, his goal celebrations are set to capture attention.
With the Premier League back in full swing, delve into the meaning behind Erling Haaland’s signature celebrations.
Erling Haaland’s goal celebrations are as dynamic and varied as his goal-scoring prowess.
His most iconic celebration involves him sitting in a meditative pose, reminiscent of the ‘Lotus’ pose from yoga.
In this pose, he sits on the ground with his wrists on his knees and his fingers touching his thumb, embodying calm and inner peace.
“It’s been helping me a lot to meditate and find an inner peace, so it’s been good for me.
Another common celebration for Haaland is pointing one finger to his ear while the other hand points skyward.
This gesture is often used by players to urge home fans to cheer louder or, in away games, to mock opposing fans by suggesting they’re quiet.
Haaland also enjoys showcasing his athleticism with high-flying leaps and jumps.
His mid-air celebrations, often accompanied by a primal yell, are reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature “siuuuu” celebration.
Haaland has openly admired Ronaldo, stating that he plays football in part because of him.
He is also known for improvising his celebrations.
For instance, after scoring against Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, he pointed directly at a female fan, which led to a memorable reaction from her.
Additionally, he used a pistol gesture, though he later claimed not to understand the word “pistols” when questioned about it.
Erling Haaland’s goal celebration is a tribute to his practice of meditation, which he credits with aiding his personal development and inner peace.
While playing for Borussia Dortmund, Haaland even collaborated with German fitness coach and influencer Pamela Reif to explore various yoga techniques.
Haaland has spoken in the past about the reasons for why he celebrates in this way.
Reflecting on his meditation practice, Haaland shared in an interview with Esporte Interativo in March 2020: “I like to meditate.
“It’s been helping me a lot to meditate and find an inner peace, so it’s been good for me.
“It makes me feel calm and gives me tranquility.
“This is why I sometimes celebrate like that when I score.”
As of August 2024, Erling Haaland has scored 63 goals in 66 Premier League appearances for Manchester City.
Haaland’s Premier League achievements include winning the Golden Boot twice (in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons) and being named Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season in 2022/23.
