Haaland will be aiming to fire Norway past England at the World Cup, but what will be less familiar is the sight of 'Braut' on the back of his Norway shirt.
This is because, in Norwegian culture, it is common for people to include both maternal and paternal names in their surname. While Haaland has just his paternal name on his Manchester City kit, he has elected to include his maternal name, Braut, whenever he plays for Norway.
Haaland's decision to include his maternal name stems from his mother, Gry Marita Braut, who is a former heptathlete and Norwegian champion in the discipline. Haaland's paternal side is also steeped in football history, with his father Alf-Inge playing for Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and Manchester City in the 1990s and 2000s.
Haaland was born in England during his father's spell at Leeds, but the family moved back to Norway when he was just three years old. Despite being entitled to British citizenship, Haaland had always been set on representing Norway, citing his long history with the country as the main reason for his decision.
Haaland has spoken about his pride in representing Norway, saying 'I'm Norwegian and I'm proud of it.' The striker's dedication to his country is evident in his performances on the pitch, where he has found his goalscoring boots at the World Cup.
With both his parents having successful athletic careers, Haaland's sporting background is perhaps not surprising. However, his decision to include his maternal name on his Norway shirt is a unique aspect of his identity that showcases the cultural nuances of his heritage.
