Haaland s skills have improved comprehensively in the new season. In what aspects has he grown?

If you want to select the most improved player in the 2025-2026 season, Haaland will definitely be on the list. After the start of the new season, Haaland has evolved again, and his skills have developed by leaps and bounds.

In what aspects has Haaland grown?

The first thing that bears the brunt is the improvement of his heading ability.

Fans who often watch his games must have discovered that since the start of the new season, the proportion of Haaland's headers and goals has increased, and he can score a header in almost every game.

Not only that, he also has many scenes of ferrying, receiving, and headers to his teammates. His role on the field is very obvious.

As the power of headers increases, the frequency of crosses from the wing and high-altitude balls from Norway and Manchester City has increased a lot more than before. Even Guardiola's playing style has changed significantly this season.

Guardiola originally loved to play pass-and-control. Since the beginning of this season, his speed has increased, and the number of crosses has also increased.

Although there is a change in Guardiola's thinking, Harland's improved heading ability will also be one of the reasons why Guardiola plays more crosses.

Now Harland is no longer a weak header. He should be treated with admiration after three days of separation. The problem of weak header in the past has been greatly improved.

Another point is that the ability to retreat to get the ball and pivot has been enhanced. As well as improving his heading skills, Harland has also increased the frequency of dropping back to receive the ball this season.

Originally, he had this skill, but he didn't use it often, and he often stayed in the penalty area.

This season I found that Haaland's range of activities has become wider, and he is not as limited to the penalty area as before.

Perhaps due to the coach's instruction, and also due to a change in his mentality, Haaland is now more willing to connect the team, hoping to help his teammates in the midfield through support and prevent the team's midfield and frontcourt offense from being surrounded by opponents.

With his fulcrum skills, Haaland is playing much better now than before, and his performance on the field is completely different from before.

Always staying in the penalty area and being marked with no one to pass the ball, Haaland will appear at a loss on the court; with the fulcrum tactics, even if Harland does not score, he will be a major threat on the court, and it will be very difficult for others to guard him.

Prevent breakthroughs. You have to be careful about his headers. If he receives a cross from a teammate, he can squeeze you out with his strong body. Prevent shots. He can pass the ball again, so you have to pull him out. If he doesn't cooperate with his teammates, he will be a great threat to the goal.

Now guarding Haaland requires very high judgment on the situation on the field. You don't know when Haaland will switch his playing style. Last time it was a header, but next time he might pull it out. You have to watch his performance at any time to respond.

The condition is getting better and better, and Harland is also very proud of himself. The national team is about to enter the World Cup and realize its wish; the situation at the club Manchester City is also good, and they are also recovering during this period, coming out of a sluggish start.

Stay healthy and not injured. Harland is really promising in the new season and can surpass his previous level.

I think that Haaland, who has made significant progress, will be the best forward in football. The competition between him and Mbappe will continue, and there is hope of winning the Golden Globe Award.

After all, Haaland is not old, only 25 years old. He has been enough in the past ten years to realize his dream. He has led the Norwegian team to perform well in the World Cup and European Cup, and if the club wins the Champions League again, he will have the opportunity to step onto the highest stage as a player.

Although the overall strength of the national team is a bit poor and it will be difficult for the Norwegian team to win the major championship, considering his high status in the club, this will not affect his achievements.

We can look forward to Harland's future.

As for some fans asking, can Harland surpass Mbappe and become the world's number one forward? I think it's still possible. Because from the perspective of transformation, I feel that Haaland is taking a more stable route than Mbappe.

When I evaluated Haaland before, I mentioned that his skills need to be improved. His header and pivot skills need to be improved. In addition, his coping ability and teamwork ideas must also be opened up.

As he grows older, Harland will inevitably decline, and it is impossible for him to score goals frequently.

When the forward's physical ability declines, what method should be used to help the team? The best thing is the ability to respond. Tracking back, organizing and connecting the team can increase your value in the team.

Just like what Kane did at Bayern, now Kane is really all-around shootable. He can not only score goals, but also organize the team's offense. He can also activate the team's offense by retreating to the attacking midfielder position. Even if he does not score goals and his footwork is a bit poor, you will not put him on the bench.

Such a comprehensive player is a threat when he stays on the court, and as a coach, he will not ignore the role he brings to the team.

If he wants to gain an advantage in the future competition with Mbappe, Harland can just go this route. Even if he can't become Kane, Harland can still become "Jan Koller". If he can learn the fulcrum skills of his predecessor Jan Koller, he will become even more terrifying.