The Demon’s Edge! Haaland at Manchester City: 167 games = 145 goals = Ronaldo at Manchester United: 346 games

It is often said that Ronaldo has a terrifying goal-scoring rate, yet Haaland’s scoring efficiency surpasses that. Based on beinsport statistics, a detailed comparison was conducted between Haaland’s Manchester City tenure and Ronaldo’s Manchester United period.

• Ronaldo’s Manchester United career (including his return) consists of 346 appearances in all competitions, with 145 goals and 73 assists.
• Haaland’s Manchester City career (still ongoing) features 167 matches in all competitions, scoring 145 goals and assisting 24 times.

This means Haaland matched Ronaldo’s 145 goals at Manchester United in just 167 games at Manchester City. Haaland averages 0.87 goals per game, while Ronaldo averaged 0.42 goals per game at United — Haaland’s rate is more than double Ronaldo’s.

It’s worth noting that Ronaldo was still developing when he joined Manchester United, whereas Haaland was already a lethal striker at Borussia Dortmund, effectively joining Manchester City at his peak with no need for a growth phase. Additionally, Ronaldo provided many assists early in his United career, a contribution Haaland doesn’t match.

In summary: football statistics require comprehensive analysis. Haaland is indeed a lethal force with extremely high efficiency — even terrifying to describe. Haaland plays as a center forward, while Ronaldo was a winger during his Manchester United days. Their stats can be compared, but not fully equated, as their attacking roles in their teams were completely different. Today, Ronaldo plays as a striker because, at 40, the Portuguese star has lost his dribbling speed but still retains his shooting skills.