Alfie Haaland

Alfie Haaland (born Alf-Inge Rasdal Haland; 23 November 1972) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a right-back or midfielder.

Haaland notably played in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester City, and winning 34 caps for Norway. He also had spells in his home country with Bryne FK and Rosseland BK. His career initially ended due to a left knee injury, although he also suffered an injury to his other leg that was caused by an infamous tackle by Manchester United captain Roy Keane; the pair had a history of clashes on the field.

Club Career

Early life and career

Haaland was born in Stavanger and raised in nearby Bryne. He joined the youth team of his hometown club Bryne FK in 1979 and made his first-team debut in 1989 aged 17. He established himself in the team the following year, after signing his first professional contract with Bryne.

Nottingham Forest

Haaland moved to England joining First Division club Nottingham Forest after a protracted transfer. Attempts to sign Haaland started with Brian Clough in October 1992 but was completed under the management of Frank Clark in December 1993. He made his debut for Forest against Leicester City.

Leeds United

In July 1997, Haaland joined Leeds United under George Graham. He made his Leeds debut against Arsenal on 9 August. In September, when Manchester United were losing 1–0 to Haaland's Leeds United at Elland Road, Roy Keane injured his anterior cruciate ligament running for the ball with Haaland. As Keane lay prone on the ground, Haaland, unaware of the seriousness of the injury, stood over him and criticised Keane, suggesting that he was merely feigning injury to try to gain a penalty.

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