Erling Haaland’s Girlfriend: A Deep Dive Into Norway Soccer Star’s Longtime Love
Norway faces England on July 11 in the World Cup quarterfinals, and fans are already eager to see Norway’s top striker, Erling Haaland, back on our screens. This time around, he’ll be playing against his former teammate and close friend, England’s midfielder Jude Bellingham. Here’s what you have to know in case you aren’t tapped in: These two have a bromance so strong, the internet has dubbed their reunion “Cleated Rivalry.”
The 25-year-old soccer star is widely regarded as one of the best players in the game right now, but no audience member is more important than his girlfriend, who has been cheering him on in the stands throughout the World Cup and will be there when he faces Bellingham.
Haaland and Johansen have quickly become one of soccer’s “it” couples, and they have a long history together. From how they met to their family, here’s what you need to know about Erling Haaland’s girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, and his “Cleated Rivalry” with Jude Bellingham.
Who is Erling Haaland’s girlfriend?
Isabel Haugseng Johansen isn’t just a soccer WAG — she used to play the sport as well! She was a professional soccer player (a.k.a. footballer) for Bryne FK women’s team in Norway. These days, she spends her days working as an influencer. She was recently on the cover of Norway’s KK magazine.
As Norway plays across North America, Johansen has been following the team to make sure she’s there to support her man throughout the World Cup. She has shared countless photos from the stadiums.
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Are Erling and Isabel married?
No, the Manchester City player and Johansen are not married, but they are very happy in their long-term relationship. They haven’t publicly discussed an engagement or marriage, but the couple is mostly private about their relationship anyway.
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During an interview with NRK, Haaland gave some rare insight into his relationship. “I cook dinner… It’s going to be a little embarrassing for her that I say this, but she likes video games. We play Minecraft together, we build houses and all that. Or we go back home to Bryne and order kebabs,” he said, according to beIN Sports. He later quipped that he might even serve kebabs at his future wedding: “At a wedding you want to offer the best, so why not?”
How did Erling and his girlfriend meet?
Haaland and Johansen have known each other since they were kids. They grew up in the same area of Bryne, Norway. However, their relationship didn’t turn romantic until 2021.
Do Erling and Isabel have kids?
The couple has one child together. They welcomed a son in 2024. Haaland and Johansen have kept their child out of the public eye and have yet to publicly disclose his name.
How does Erling Haaland know Jude Bellingham?
Erling and Jude played together for the German professional sports club Borussia Dortmund from 2020 to 2022. The two became a fan-favorite duo through plenty of assists on the pitch and hilarious joint interviews. Of course, the close relationship between these two has inspired quite a few Heated Rivalry-inspired TikTok edits.
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