Alf-Inge Haaland (known as Alfie Haaland since 2016) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a right-back or midfielder. He spent his club career in England with Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester City, and earned 34 caps for Norway. He is the father of Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland.
Early career
Haaland joined the youth academy of his hometown club Bryne in 1979 and made his first-team debut in 1989 at the age of 17. He signed his first professional contract with Bryne a year later. In December 1993 he moved to Nottingham Forest in England, where he spent four years before joining Leeds United. At Leeds he took part in a team that reached the UEFA Cup semi-final and qualified for the UEFA Champions League.
Later career and retirement
Haaland moved to Manchester City in 2000 for a fee of £2.5 million. Knee problems limited his appearances, and he retired in July 2003 after failing to regain full fitness. He returned after eight years to play for Rosseland in the Norwegian Third Division in 2011, and retired again in 2013. He made his international debut for Norway against Costa Rica in January 1994 and was named in the squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.