Erling Haaland’s dad played professional football and appeared in the 1994 World Cup

Alf-Inge Haaland, the father of Norwegian forward Erling Haaland, was a professional player who featured in Norway's team for the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States. Throughout his career as a midfielder and defender, Alf-Inge suited up for teams like Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester City. He represented the Norwegian national side between 1994 and 2001.