Manchester City striker Erling Haaland surprised residents of Manchester by dressing up as Santa Claus and handing out gifts as part of a festive holiday outing.
Haaland, who has scored 17 goals in his first 16 Premier League matches this season, shared a video on his YouTube channel showing him touring the city in full Santa costume, complete with a white beard, red cheeks, and a padded suit.
He admitted feeling nervous before knocking on doors, comparing it to pre-match tension.
During one visit, a child revealed he supported Manchester United, prompting Haaland to joke, “You’re on the naughty list, it’s a tough time to be a United fan,” drawing laughter from those present.
Haaland as Santa clause, he’s literally the one footballer who has zero haters. pic.twitter.com/VrbHKbm0YA
— ⚡️🇧🇼 (@Priceless_MCI) December 16, 2025
In other moments, children recognized him by his voice and accent, with one pretending to faint when Haaland revealed his identity.
The light-hearted video captured Haaland spreading Christmas cheer while playfully teasing rival fans.
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