Haaland looks set to replace Messi and Ronaldo as soccer's next global superstar

Say hello to Erling Haaland, whose record-breaking first season at Manchester City has seen the Norwegian establish himself as probably the most lethal goal-scorer in the sport.

With Lionel Messi on his way to Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo already in Saudi Arabia, it's time for soccer's next global superstar to step forward.

Say hello to Erling Haaland, whose record-breaking first season at Manchester City has seen the Norwegian establish himself as probably the most lethal goal-scorer in the sport.

On Saturday he could fire Pep Guardiola's City to its first Champions League title and a historic treble of trophies after winning the Premier League and FA Cup this season.

Perhaps only Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior can challenge Haaland to the title of the world's best in the post-Messi and Ronaldo era.

Haaland has exceeded all expectations in his first season at City after signing from Borussia Dortmund last summer.

His goal-scoring talents were already well known. European giants Real Madrid and Manchester United were among his admirers.

But his feats at City have defied belief at times and set new standards in England's top flight.