Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has cemented his place in Premier League history by becoming the fastest player ever to reach 100 goals in the competition.
A Landmark Achievement in Record Time
The Norwegian powerhouse reached the monumental century during Manchester City's match against Fulham on the 2nd of December 2025. Haaland needed just 111 appearances to hit the 100-goal mark, shattering the previous record held by Premier League legend Alan Shearer.
Shearer, the competition's all-time top scorer, had set the benchmark by reaching 100 goals in 124 games for Blackburn Rovers. Haaland's astonishing pace puts him well clear of other modern greats, with the previous record holders for speed now trailing in his wake.
Putting Haaland's Feat Into Historical Context
The scale of Haaland's achievement is highlighted when compared to other iconic Premier League scorers. Before Haaland's record-breaking night, the list for the fewest games to 100 goals was dominated by legends:
- Alan Shearer: 124 games
- Harry Kane: 141 games
- Sergio Aguero: 147 games
- Thierry Henry: 160 games
Haaland's new record of 111 games represents a significant leap, demonstrating a scoring rate unparalleled in the league's history.
Guardiola's Praise for Shearer and Haaland
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke before the match about the significance of the impending milestone, paying tribute to both Shearer and his own prolific forward.
"His [Shearer’s] quality to score goals in big teams," Guardiola stated. "He won the Premier League, but not in the teams that everybody knows. The guys who have been making numbers for a long time, not just one or two seasons, I always admire them because it means resilience and being there every season."
The City boss emphasised the consistency required to achieve such feats, noting that it demands incredible focus, professionalism, and a love for the game. He concluded with a tantalising prospect for the future, saying, "You don’t have to know mathematics to realise that if he [Haaland] stays a long, long time and continues this average, he will be close to Harry Kane and close to Alan Shearer."
This record-breaking moment solidifies Erling Haaland's status as one of the most formidable forwards the Premier League has ever seen, setting a new standard for goalscoring excellence that may stand for generations.
