Why did Erling Haaland change his name?

Erling Haaland, the Manchester City star, has decided to change the name on his Norway national team jersey from “Haaland” to “Braut Haaland.” Why is that?

Revealing the reason behind Erling Haaland’s name change

This change reflects a traditional custom common in Norway, where many people use both their father’s and mother’s surnames to show their family origins. At 25, Haaland added the middle name “Braut” to his number 9 jersey, matching the full name he uses on Instagram – Erling Braut Haaland.

This name became well known when he exploded with 9 goals for Norway at the 2019 U20 World Cup. Combining the surnames of his father, Alfie Haaland – a former Manchester City player from 2000 to 2003, and his mother, Gry Marita Braut – a Norwegian heptathlon champion in the 1990s, is a way to honor his family heritage.