'Are You A Targaryen?': Netizens Leave Cheeky Comments On Manchester City Star Erling Haaland's Photo As He Thanks Fans For Birthday Wishes

Norwegian and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland shared a cheeky post on X, thanking everyone for their birthday wishes, having turned 25. Halaland, who posted a selfie with his open hair, copped some jibes from a section of netizens and one of them questioned if he is a character from the series 'Game of Thrones'.

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Known as one of the best players today due to his speed, agility and strength, the 25-year-old has become a vital cog in Manchester City's side. Having been part of Manchester City since 2022, Haaland has netted 85 goals for them.

Taking to X, Haaland wrote:

"Half way to 50! Thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes. Before you come for my hair, take a moment in front of the mirror and ask yourself—am I truly qualified to judge hair that looks better than mine?"

Half way to 50! 😂
Thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes.
Before you come for my hair, take a moment in front of the mirror and ask yourself—am I truly qualified to judge hair that looks better than mine? pic.twitter.com/y1kG9nShlt

— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) July 21, 2025

Here's a few netizens reactions to the star footballer's post on X:

Viking beast ⚒️ happy birthday

— THE FUTBALL Circus (Gas )🇸🇱🇩🇪 (@Gas041) July 21, 2025

For a second I thought you're Brock Lesnar daughter

— Pandu (@Captain_cool_77) July 21, 2025

Brock Lesner?

— ON🕊️ (@__oludayo) July 21, 2025

Halfway to 50 and still scoring harder than your hairline.
No filter needed.

— Alex (@alexandarmilic) July 21, 2025

Lady beast incarnate pic.twitter.com/0LRn9GeoSb

— AnfieldAussie (@AuraAnfield) July 21, 2025

Hair on point, if only it could score goals. Birthday blessings legend!

— CryptoFrog 🐸 (@CryptoFrogCalls) July 21, 2025

This guy is funny 😂
Happy birthday in areas

— Msquare🦅 (@Bn__Musa) July 21, 2025

Bro you look 40

— Noorie (@nuradeeeen) July 21, 2025

Are you a Targaryen and where’s your dragon?

— BAKUSHI (@Lifeiseazii) July 21, 2025

I love your hair bro
no homo but I kinda want to smell it

— Father Abraham (@6ft_Abraham) July 21, 2025

I see a future game of thrones cast

— Just Sophie (@Irishkreamy) July 21, 2025

Bro's out here looking like Brock Lesnar's daughter

— EVO.io (@EVOioCasino) July 21, 2025

Erling Haaland was Manchester City's leading goal-scorer in the 2024-25 season

Meanwhile, the star footballer was the leading goal-scorer for Manchester City, scoring 34 in Premier League, FA Cup, EFL, FA Community Shield and UEFA Champions League. Nevertheless, City managed to win only the FA Community Shield and stood third in the premier league and made it to the knockout phase of UEFA Champions League.

City lost to Al-Hilal in the Round of 16 clash in the recently-concluded Club World Cup 2025.