Erling Haaland is regarded as one of the best goalscorer in today’s football. Scoring bountiful amount of goals at his young age.

The Norwegian is a nightmare for many defenders. His huge and broad body makes it dificult for defenders to overpower him. He in turn bully defenders and find the back of the net easily.

Despite his toughness, some defenders has managed to stop him, outshining him and making him succumbed.

Here are 5 defenders who have stopped Erling Haaland;

1. William Saliba

William Saliba has gone head-to-head with Erling Haaland a couple of times. Both players have tasted victory against each other on different occasions, however Saliba has been able to lock Haaland out most times.

Saliba often silence Haaland, not giving him the opportunity settle or even have the ball for a second. Regardless of Haaland’s size, Saliba makes sure to equal him in aerial duels and body balance.

2. Thiago Silva

Veteran defender, Thiago Silva has held Haaland down on different occasions. Bossing the Manchester City attacker.

3. Virgil Van Dijk

Vigil Van Dijk is another player who has had Haaland on lock. The big body defender had the big body attacker unstable when they faced each other.

4. Dan Burn

Erling Haaland was unable to cut defence open and explore the goalkeeper when he faced Dan Burn. Despite scoring once when facing Burn, Haaland had himself almost burnt.

5. Francesco Acerbi

The only none Premier League player on the list. Francesco Acerbi made Erling Haaland invincible in the UEFA Champions League final.