Erling Haaland is one of the outstanding players at the 2026 World Cup, not only for his performances on the field but also for his humorous and cheerful personality in real life.
But about family matters and personal life, the 25-year-old star is relatively secretive, rarely sharing on social networks.
Haaland has a girlfriend whom he has known since childhood, Isabel Haugseng Johansen. The couple met when they played together in a football team in Bryne, a small town in southwestern Norway.
Haaland and Isabel grew up together, but the relationship began in 2021. When Haaland moved to Germany to play for Dortmund, Isabel actively contacted him on Instagram.
She sent me a message. We used to play for the same football club," Haaland said in an interview with the media.
To date, the couple has been together for 5 years, has a son but is not married. Haaland has also not mentioned the wedding date but has plans for the future.
Haaland and Isabel's son was born in December 2024. However, the Norwegian national team striker has never shared the name or publicly revealed the baby's face.
After becoming a father, Haaland has changed his views on football and life: "I have never felt better than now. Honestly, having a child makes me better, separates football and personal life. When I go home, I feel very relaxed.
In everyday life, the small family spends peaceful moments together. The couple has many common hobbies such as football, playing games, cooking. When they have free time, Haaland and Isabel will enjoy a romantic dinner, doing small things together.
The football star and his "childhood sweetheart" girlfriend also travel frequently. Isabel is also Haaland's companion on football fields, going to Texas to cheer for Norway at the 2026 World Cup.
When Haaland pursued professional football, Isabel Haugseng Johansen switched to fashion. She is a model and content creator with more than 1.2 million followers on the Instagram platform.
Isabel has appeared many times in magazines, as an ambassador for Juvelér Langaard, and is expected to launch a jewelry collection designed by herself in the fall of 2026.
