Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Erling Haaland Debuts Buzz Cut Ahead of Manchester City Opener
Erling Haaland is a famous football player for Manchester City.
People often recognize him because of his long blond hair.
Before the new season, he cut it into a very short buzz cut.
He showed the haircut online and made a video about the change.
Haaland said he wanted a fresh start for the new season.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic joked that Haaland’s strength might have come from his hair.
Pep Guardiola was surprised but said Haaland was lucky to have hair.
Jack Grealish joked that Haaland now looked about 10 years old.
Fans online had mixed reactions to the new style.
Erling Haaland cut his trademark long blond hair into a much shorter buzz-cut style.
He revealed the transformation on social media and in a YouTube video titled “New Season, New Hair!!”
Haaland said he had considered cutting his hair after the World Cup but chose the new season for a fresh start.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic joked that Haaland should “block me, erase my number” and asked whether he had lost a bet.
Haaland showed the new look during Manchester City’s warm-up before facing Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
- Who
- Erling Haaland, with reactions from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pep Guardiola, Jack Grealish and Noel Gallagher.
- What
- Haaland cut his iconic long blond hair and debuted a much shorter buzz-cut hairstyle.
- When
- On Sunday, ahead of Manchester City’s opening Premier League match of the season.
- Where
- He revealed the haircut on social media and YouTube, then showed it during warm-up at the Etihad Stadium.
- Why
- Haaland said the start of the season was a good time for a fresh start; he had previously considered cutting his hair after the World Cup.
Supportive and amused reactions
Surprised or negative reactions
How people viewed the haircut
Supportive and amused reactions
Haaland described the change as a fresh start, while Noel Gallagher said that change was good and Haaland's partner Isabel reportedly found the style cute.
Surprised or negative reactions
Some fans were unhappy to lose Haaland's signature long hair, with one online reaction saying, “We lost a baddie.”
Celebrity and teammate reactions
Supportive and amused reactions
Ibrahimovic, Guardiola and Gallagher treated the haircut humorously, adding jokes and playful comments.
Surprised or negative reactions
Ibrahimovic appeared surprised, and Grealish joked that Haaland looked about 10 years old.
Whether hair affects performance
Supportive and amused reactions
Haaland is expected to continue his goalscoring form despite the different hairstyle.
Surprised or negative reactions
Ibrahimovic jokingly questioned whether Haaland would be faster and whether his strength came from his hair.
- Player
- Erling Haaland
- Club
- Manchester City
- New hairstyle
- A very short buzz cut, described by one report as almost near-bald
- Previous hairstyle
- Long, flowing blond hair, often tied back
- Match
- Manchester City versus Bournemouth
- Venue
- Etihad Stadium
- Haaland's explanation
- The new season provided an opportunity for a fresh start
- Ibrahimovic's reaction
- He joked, “Block me, erase my number,” and asked whether Haaland had lost a bet
Sources
Erling Haaland chops off iconic locks, debuts new buzz cut look
Manchester City Star Erling Haaland Chops off His Locks For New Season
Erling Haaland cuts off iconic long locks before Man City opener: 'New season, new trim'
Erling Haaland Ditches His Iconic Long Hair, Surprises Fans With 'Near-Bald' Look; 'We Lost A Baddie,' Say Netizens
