Coming from a country that has never passed the World Cup quarterfinals (a feat they pulled off this year, before being knocked out by England), Haaland is widely thought of as the best striker in the world. What made Haaland the surprise viral star of the World Cup this summer is his off-pitch charisma and unadulterated kookiness. It’s social media where Haaland is his most playful – and most popular. Haaland also uses both names on his social media accounts, something that has won him praise from female fans. The Norway team also received praise for donating all profits from its World Cup qualifier match to Doctors Without Borders to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza.