Despite being a prolific goal scorer, Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is not known for overly exuberant goal celebrations.
While there have been rare moments of excitement—like when he sits cross-legged on the pitch in a lotus position to signal scoring a goal—the Norway international typically maintains a low-key demeanor, preferring to let his remarkable on-field skills speak for themselves.
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Recently, however, he has embraced a classic celebration: The Robot.
He showcased this move during a 3-1 victory against Bournemouth on November 2, and repeated it again after scoring the first goal in a 3-0 win over West Ham United on Saturday.
The Robot celebration gained fame back in 2006 when England striker Peter Crouch performed it in a pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against Jamaica. This celebration became his signature move, so much so that Prince William even once requested Crouch to perform it during a visit to England's training facility.
Crouch is quick to remind fans that he remains the original robo-GOAT. After Haaland’s performance against Bournemouth, the former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur player tweeted: "I walked so they could run."
Now, Haaland has taken up this iconic celebration, a fitting tribute considering his relentless pursuit of goals resembles that of The Terminator.