Erling Haaland's Goals Record Against England Defenders Konsa and Guehi

As the World Cup quarter-finals approach, stopping Erling Haaland becomes a top priority for England's coach Thomas Tuchel. The Norwegian striker has impressed by scoring seven goals in just four matches, placing him among the tournament's elite alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. England faces a formidable challenge in containing Haaland, who has previously scored against some of the best defenders.

Haaland's Record Against Marc Guehi

Historically, Marc Guehi has faced Haaland on multiple occasions, with a notable record emerging from their encounters. They first clashed at the U16 and U17 international levels, where England managed to keep Haaland scoreless. However, in their club meetings, the dynamic shifted dramatically.

In their first club meeting in 2022, Haaland scored a hat-trick for Manchester City against Crystal Palace, marking the beginning of a challenging streak for Guehi. Overall, Haaland has scored seven goals in just seven matches against Guehi, showcasing a notable trend of success against the young defender.

Ezri Konsa's Surprising Performance Against Haaland

In contrast, Ezri Konsa has faced Haaland five times in the Premier League, but the results have been less favorable for the striker. Despite playing together in several matches, Haaland has only managed to score once against Konsa, which occurred during their first meeting in 2022.

Interestingly, all three recent encounters between Manchester City and Aston Villa, with both players on the pitch, ended in losses for City, indicating that Konsa has successfully contained Haaland's scoring ability in recent times.

Other Notable Centre-Backs Against Haaland

Other defenders, such as Dan Burn and John Stones, have also had mixed results against Haaland. Burn has only conceded once to Haaland in their meetings, while Stones has yet to keep a clean sheet against the striker, having faced him during Champions League matches. Notably, Burn's overall record against Haaland includes 6 wins and 2 draws, demonstrating a strong defensive performance despite the one goal conceded.

As England prepares to face the challenge of Haaland, the historical data reveals insights into how their defenders have fared against one of the world's most potent attacking talents.