‘Mini version’… Gary Lineker names the Man City player who reminds him the most of himself

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Published on 2024-02-29 10:30:00

Former footballer Gary Lineker, known for his prolific goal-scoring career, has identified Manchester City’s Erling Haaland as the current-day player who most closely resembles himself. Lineker, who scored 331 goals during his tenure at clubs like Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as for the England national team, sees similarities in Haaland’s playing style.

In an interview on The Rest is Football’s YouTube channel, Lineker discussed the parallels between himself and Haaland. He noted that both players have a keen desire and hunger to score goals, essential qualities for top strikers. Despite Haaland’s physical advantages due to his size and speed, Lineker sees similarities in their movements in the box and ability to find space in crowded penalty areas.

Lineker’s comparison may seem boastful, considering the Norwegian striker’s rising status as one of the best in the world. However, both players share a killer instinct in front of goal and a knack for scoring crucial goals when it matters most. Haaland’s impressive goal-scoring record at a young age puts him on track to potentially surpass Lineker’s career tally in the coming years.

Looking ahead, City will be relying on Haaland to maintain his form as he continues to recover from a recent injury. His five-goal haul against Luton Town indicates that he is regaining full fitness at a crucial time, with important fixtures against Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal on the horizon in March.

As Haaland strives to establish himself as one of the greatest strikers of all time, Lineker’s comparison serves as high praise for the young talent’s potential and achievements in the sport.

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