Real Madrid legend belittles Erling Haaland as just an ordinary player, not worthy of being called a world-class striker
Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur legend Rafael van der Vaart has branded Erling Haaland an “ordinary player” despite his impressive goalscoring record at the club.
Erling Haaland has broken a number of goalscoring records since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. Scoring 107 goals in 117 appearances as the Citizens won the treble in their first season.
Despite Haaland’s prolific goalscoring exploits. He has also been criticised for his lack of creative involvement. With Rafael van der Vaart among those. Who have suggested the forward lacks the qualities needed to be regarded as the best striker in the world.
“If you don’t count the pace, I think Haaland is just an average player,” Van der Vaart said to สมัคร ufabet. “I don’t think he has good technique. He can do well when City are in good form but he can’t do well when the team is struggling.”
“I think he lacks some qualities if we’re talking about being a top striker. I might get criticised for this comment, but I don’t see him at the same level as the top strikers I’ve played with. Like Ruud van Nistelrooy.”
“Man City need Erling Haaland now, but where is he? That’s why he’s not in the league of a few world-class strikers.”
For Man City under Pep Guardiola, they are in terrible form, failing to win any of their last seven games in all competitions (lost 6, drew 1).