Sebastien Haller: the record held by the Africans that not even Messi, Ronaldo or Haaland has.

Ivorian striker Sebastien Haller has been shattering records in his first season in the UEFA Champions League. Not even Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Dortmund youngster Erling Haaland has the record.

On Wednesday night, he broke another record, he set a Champions League record by scoring more goals (nine) in the first five UEFA Champions League record matches by any other player in the competition history. 

He surpassed Erling Haaland record of eight goals in first five games. The Ajax striker has won his team their first five group games to qualify for the next round. 

He came up as substitute when his team was trailing 1-0 against Besiktas JK to score two goals to raise his tally to nine. The Ivorian Joined the Dutch giants in a 22.5 million euro deal after an unsuccessful spell at West Ham.