Erling Haaland maintains a strict diet, which includes 6000 calories a day. But the ace footballer spoke about his love for Indian cuisine.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleErling Haaland is one of the most loved footballers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He led Norway to the quarter-finals after a historic win over Brazil. After the match, Haaland reaffirmed his status as one of football’s biggest stars. Hailed as the unstoppable goal machine, Haaland became the sixth player in World Cup history to score multiple goals in each of his first two tournament matches.
Erling Haaland’s top-notch performance requires him to maintain a strict and healthy diet. His meals include around 6,000 calories a day, which he then burns during his practice session. His disciplined diet includes a lot of protein. However, the ace footballer has a thing for Indian food. In an interview with Premier League India, Haaland spoke about his love for Indian cuisine and said:
“I love Indian food, to be honest. I love the lamb chops, and I love the butter chicken; those are my two favourites – and also the garlic naan.”
Erling loves to keep his diet balanced, and his meals include eggs, fish, high-quality meats, dairy products and honey. On the other hand, his diet includes organ meats, which are rich in vitamins and minerals. Speaking in his 2022 documentary Haaland: The Big Decision, the striker revealed his approach to eating and shared:
“I think eating quality food that is as local as possible is the most important."
While food is one part of his training, Haaland also makes sure to get proper rest to recover. According to reports, Haaland’s evening routine includes wearing blue-light-blocking glasses for several hours before bed to reduce exposure to artificial light. He also follows a consistent sleep schedule, usually turning in at around 10.30 pm to maximise recovery.
Another interesting point of Haaland’s sleep is mouth taping. The Norwegian international practices mouth taping to encourage nasal breathing instead of breathing through the mouth. Not just this, hours before going to bed, Haaland limits screen time and creates a distraction-free environment for better sleep.
Talking about Erling Haaland’s personal life, he is in a serious, stable relationship with his long-term partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen. Isabel is a former footballer for Bryne FK’s women’s team, made her debut at 13, and scored 23 goals in 36 matches. Isabel knew Haaland from childhood, but their friendship only blossomed into romance around 2021.
Speaking to Norwegian broadcaster NRK in 2025, Haaland shared a rare insight into their relationship, revealing that Johansen was the one who made the first move. Haaland said:
“She was the one who messaged me first. She came after me. She sent me a message. She played in the same club as me, Bryne. She was the one who checked me out. I wasn't the one who checked her out."
She and Erling welcomed their first child in 2024. After her pregnancy, Isabel retired from professional football and has since become a food and lifestyle creator. Since becoming a father, Haaland has repeatedly said parenthood has changed his outlook and made him more focused.
What do you think about Erling Haaland’s strict diet and his love for Indian cuisine?
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