Fans are naturally curious: How does this world-class striker, whose transfer value exceeds 5 trillion VND, maintain such “monster” fitness and peak performance?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off. Besides the exciting matches, stars from various countries have become the focus of discussion on social media. Among them, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is certainly one of the most searched terms.

Not only does he attract a huge fan base thanks to his tall height of 1m95, trademark blonde hair and remarkable scoring performance, Haaland also often becomes a “meme” of netizens because his face resembles the character Ma-buu (Majin Buu) in the Dragon Ball comics.

Recently, he made the Asian online community excited again when he posted a post with the classic song “Norwegian Wood” by famous male singer Wu Bai (Ngu Bach). This fortuitous combination makes fans curious: How does this world-class striker with a transfer value of more than 7 billion NT dollars (about more than 5,000 billion VND) maintain such “monster” physical strength and top form?

4 Health Secrets That Help Haaland Maintain His Devastating Performance

1. Consuming Over 6,000 Calories a Day, But “Eating Quality, Not Just Anything”

With a height of 1.95m and a weight close to 100kg, Haaland needs a huge amount of energy to meet the demands of his intense training and competition schedule. His daily calorie intake can reach up to 6,000 kcal – almost three times that of an average adult. However, he says no to fast food or junk food.

In particular, in the documentary “Haaland – The Big Decision,” the superstar striker shocked fans and teammates when he revealed that his favorite food on his daily menu was: beef heart and liver. He once posted a picture of a plate of sliced ​​offal with the challenging caption: “A Bloody and Fun Meal.”

Why beef heart and liver? Haaland explains: “People often say eating meat is bad, but what kind of meat is it? Is it from a fast-food restaurant or from local, grass-fed cows? I choose to eat their hearts and livers.”

Expert perspective: Sports nutritionists believe that Haaland’s consumption of organ meats is actually a scientifically sound, “primitive” diet. Beef liver and heart are superfoods containing extremely high levels of iron, protein, B vitamins (especially B12), and minerals. They help prevent anemia, promote the healing of damaged muscle tissue, and provide explosive energy for top athletes.

In addition, his menu is also filled with original, natural foods such as steak, eggs, and the special lasagna dish his father cooks before each match.

2. “Addicted” to salmon – The top secret weapon to improve your performance

Born and raised in Norway, Haaland has maintained the habit of eating a lot of fish since childhood, and his favorite dish is salmon.

Salmon is rich in high-quality protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, which help accelerate muscle recovery and reduce the inflammatory response after vigorous exercise.

Instead of processed foods or refined starches, he prioritizes a minimalist diet with extremely simple preparation. This healthy eating habit not only helps maintain a toned body but also keeps the body in the most ideal state throughout the fierce season.

3. Consider sleep the most important “exercise”.

Many people think that the success of a professional player only comes from hard practice on the field. However, Haaland has repeatedly emphasized that: Sleep is the ultimate weapon to improve performance.

He is extremely strict with his sleep quality. Close to bedtime, male players will minimize blue light from electronic devices and maintain fixed living hours to allow the body to recover naturally. For Haaland, sleep is not simply rest, but part of the training plan. Getting enough sleep helps repair muscle damage, enhances concentration and sharp reflexes during competition.

4. Meditation and Recovery Are More Important Than “Exhausting Yourself”

Besides nutrition and sleep, Haaland places special emphasis on recovery exercises. In addition to weight training sessions to strengthen his core and leg muscles, he consistently incorporates recovery classes and meditation.

This method helps reduce fatigue, relieve stress, and prevent burnout. For top athletes, knowing how to rest and recover scientifically is even more important than simply focusing on training. This is also the golden key that helps the Norwegian “giant” maintain his peak performance for a long time.