Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo: who's the player that Erling Haaland admires?

Alfie Haaland, father of Erling Haaland, believes that his son has many role models and one of them is Kylian Mbappé. In words to Telefoot, the progenitor of the Norwegian giant spoke about the comparisons between two of the players called to lead European football for the next decade.

"Kylian Mbappé is a fantastic player. Erling takes the best of all players, he has many role models and one of them is Kylian Mbappé," stressed the father of the Borussia Dortmund forward when asked about his son's potential. of one of the stars of PSG. In fact, the Borussia Dortmud forward himself already said in the tie that his team beat Sevilla that seeing Kylian score goals motivated him, referencing his hat-trick against FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the first leg of the qualifying rounds.

Telefoot's statements, taken this Sunday, signify the beginning of a new era within the world of football. For the first time in the last decade, Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi will not be in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, but Mbappé and Haaland will, which may be a succession to the throne in modern football.

Erling and Kylian are already with their teams in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, both being the benchmarks of their teams, and there are many looks and many expectations placed on their shoulders. For the first time in 15 years, neither Leo Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will be in this knockout phase of the top continental competition. The relay is underway.