Article by Romeo Ene – published on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 23:45 / Updated Thursday, August 28, 2025 00:07
His striker Manchester City, Erling Haaland (25 Sportal.gr.
If until now on the back of the shirt appeared simply “Haaland”, from now on, “Braut Haaland” will be inscribed, “Braut” being the second family name.
According to the Norway press, the choice is related to both sponsorship contracts and some marketing strategies meant to strengthen its personal brand.
Erling Haaland changes his name from the back of his shirt to the Norway national
“A new chapter in the history of Norway. Starting with the following international matches, Erling will carry on his national team his full name full name”, Unisportstore, the official sponsor of the representative's equipment announced.
It remains to be seen if the new name will be inscribed on its Manchester City equipment.
Norway's coach, Stale Solbakken (57), acknowledged that he was surprised by this change. “I didn't know so far. After all, it's his name so he decides“, The coach said.
Erling Braut Haaland will start with the full name on September 4, in the friendly match with Finland. Five days later, the Norwegians will play a match in the World Championship preliminaries, against Moldova.
A similar case happened recently with Liverpool's former player, Ben Dak. At the time of his transfer to Bournemouth, he announced that the name “Gannon Doak” will be inscribed on his shirt, to bear the name of both parents, Gannon from the mother and Doak from the father.
