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Manchester City Striker Erling Haaland Becomes a Playable Character in 'Clash of Clans': Release Date, Rewards and More

He is playing the game since he was 10 years old.

Manchester City Striker Erling Haaland is ready to debut in the gaming world as he becomes a playable character in this week’s Clash of Clans. This is the first time a real-life character has been introduced to the game, and Holland will be playing the role of the Barbarian King in the month-long football-themed special

Clash of Clans players will have the exciting opportunity to recruit Holland into its army or raid its virtual village, providing a unique experience, especially for fans of rival teams like Arsenal. 

Holland's longstanding love affair with Clash of Clans spanning more than a decade led him to approach Supercell, the Finnish developers behind the popular mobile game, for a partnership described in the.

Haaland was around 10 years old when he first played Clash of Clans and has built up an in-game village in the fantasy-themed world. “I’ve been a huge fan of the game for a long time and know everything about it, so to appear as an in-game character is cool,” says Haaland

The special Holland-themed season begins tomorrow and runs through May 31st. Players who manage to defeat Holland in battles will earn additional trophies and earn a spot on the leaderboard, adding an exciting competitive element to the game experience.