Martyn Ford has jokingly taken credit for Erling Haaland’s irresistible form and believes the Manchester City star is the best striker in the world.
Haaland has had a spectacular start to life at the Etihad with 17 goals in ten appearances in all competitions.
He added three more goals to his growing collection in City’s 6-3 win over Manchester United.
The Norwegian was at his best in the Manchester derby as he also provided two assists for Phil Foden who also netted a hat-trick.
And Haaland’s brilliance is due to when famed coachbuilder Ford and DJ Tom Zanetti met Haaland and his father, former footballer Alfe-Inge, in Marbella.
“Name me a best striker in the world right now???” Ford wrote on Instagram.
“@erling.haaland I put it down to tips myself and @tomzanettitz dropped by that day [three crying laughter emojis]. Quickly becomes a gaming legend.
“Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy, and @alfiehaaland what a gentleman.”
Many footballers have been impressed with Haaland, with former Liverpool, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez calling the 22-year-old ‘the best No.9 at the moment’.
After the Norwegian posted a photo of his meditative celebration on Instagram, Suarez commented: “Congratulations my friend! Amazing game for you! Best number 9 right now.
Haaland is only 22 years old, and many defenders realize the chilling realization that he will only get better.
And with Ford giving him strength advice, it’s going to be an uncomfortable season for them.
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