Statistics from Transfermarkt indicate that Erling Haaland has been directly involved in 35 goals for both Norway and Manchester City this season. Since 2000, this tally ranks joint third for the same stage of a campaign, surpassed only by Lionel Messi in the 2011-12 season and Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2013-14 season.
Player Statistics: Best Season Openings Since 2000 (August 1 to November 18 of the Season) - Compiled by Transfermarkt
1. Lionel Messi (Argentina/FC Barcelona) - 2011-12 Season: 40 direct goal involvements
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid CF) - 2013-14 Season: 36 direct goal involvements
3. Erling Haaland (Norway/Manchester City FC) - 2025-26 Season: 35 direct goal involvements
4. Lionel Messi (Argentina/FC Barcelona) - 2012-13 Season: 35 direct goal involvements
5. Robert Lewandowski (Poland/FC Bayern Munich) - 2021-22 Season: 34 direct goal involvements
5. Robert Lewandowski (Poland/FC Bayern Munich) - 2015-16 Season: 34 direct goal involvements
7. Harry Kane (England/FC Bayern Munich) - 2023-24 Season: 33 direct goal involvements
8. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon/Borussia Dortmund) - 2015-16 Season: 32 direct goal involvements
9. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid CF) - 2011-12 Season: 32 direct goal involvements
10. Harry Kane (England/FC Bayern Munich) - 2025-26 Season: 31 direct goal involvements
10. Lionel Messi (Argentina/Paris Saint-Germain FC) - 2022-23 Season: 31 direct goal involvements
10. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid CF) - 2014-15 Season: 31 direct goal involvements
13. Raheem Sterling (England/Manchester City FC) - 2019-20 Season: 30 direct goal involvements
14. Harry Kane (England/FC Bayern Munich) - 2024-25 Season: 29 direct goal involvements
14. Kylian Mbappé (France/Paris Saint-Germain FC) - 2021-22 Season: 29 direct goal involvements