Football fans have turned Haaland into a meme, and the Norwegian superstar had the perfect response.
While Erling Haaland continues to shine at the World Cup, he's also becoming one of the tournament's biggest meme stars. Across social media, fans have been comparing the Norwegian striker to Majin Buu from Dragon Ball Z. Rather than taking offense, Haaland leaned into the joke with a light-hearted response of his own. And as it turns out, this is far from the first meme surrounding the Manchester City forward.
"I Can See The Resemblance" – Haaland Responds To The Majin Buu Comparisons
For days, football fans have been comparing Haaland to Majin Buu, pointing to his broad neck, distinctive facial features, smile, and muscular build. The memes quickly spread across X, Instagram, and TikTok, making it only a matter of time before Haaland saw them himself.
Instead of ignoring the comparisons, the Norwegian embraced them. After photos of him recreating some of Majin Buu's iconic poses went viral on Instagram, Haaland responded with the simple caption:
"I mean, I don't disagree."
Fans loved the self-aware response, praising the striker for showing he doesn't take himself too seriously. During the World Cup, Haaland has earned admiration not only for his performances on the pitch but also for his personality off it.
Just One of Many Haaland Memes
The Dragon Ball Z comparisons are only the latest addition to Haaland's growing collection of internet memes.
One of the best-known examples is the "Haaland Walk." After a match, the striker's wide-legged, exaggerated stride toward the stands quickly became a viral meme, inspiring countless recreations across TikTok and Instagram. One influencer even gained thousands of followers after perfectly recreating his unusual walk.
Another viral clip appears to show Haaland eating at an Asian restaurant before suddenly startling himself after noticing his own reflection. The video spread rapidly across social media, but it was later revealed to be AI-generated rather than genuine footage. Below we added the original version and Haaland-version, so you can see for yourselves.
Haaland continues to dominate social media just as much as he dominates on the pitch. His willingness to laugh along with the jokes only makes him more relatable to supporters.
Many professional athletes choose to ignore memes about themselves. Haaland has taken the opposite approach. Whether it's Majin Buu, the Haaland Walk, or countless AI edits, the Norwegian has repeatedly shown that he can laugh at himself. That combination of world-class football and genuine self-awareness has made him one of the biggest stars of this year's World Cup – both on the field and across the internet.
What's your favorite Erling Haaland meme? Let us know in the comments!
