Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has assembled a luxury handbag collection valued at over £650,000, highlighting a less typical interest for a professional male athlete. The 25-year-old Norwegian footballer’s collection prominently features rare Hermes bags, including the ultra-exclusive Birkin 25 Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile, which is reported to be worth £330,000. This particular piece has also been seen in the possession of his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen.

Known for his significant weekly earnings of approximately £500,000, Haaland has displayed his affinity for high-end fashion on various occasions. Notably, during the recent World Cup, he was photographed stepping off Norway’s private jet carrying the “Endless Road” Haut a Courroies bag, made from Togo leather and valued around £45,000. The footballer paired the accessory with casual elements such as a backward cap and sunglasses, alongside the team’s official suit.

Other bags in Haaland’s collection include a £30,000 Hermes H Togo HAC Casaque Birkin 40 Palladium, a £37,000 Hermes Toile Hac Birkin 40, and a £50,000 Hermes Evercalf Toile Cargo Haut A Courroies Birkin, underscoring his dedication to acquiring rare and costly items. Hermes Birkin bags are known for their exclusivity, requiring potential buyers to have a verified purchase history and often endure extensive wait times for the most sought-after styles.

Haaland’s reported net worth exceeds £60 million, bolstered by a high-profile contract signed with Manchester City last year. His earnings are among the highest in football, trailing only elite players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe. In addition to his handbag collection, Haaland owns a watch collection valued at about £1 million, featuring a gold Royal Oak Jumbo by Audemars Piguet priced at £281,445.

The forward currently resides in a £6.2 million estate in Cheshire, which boasts a private lake and ten bedrooms. He shares the residence with Johansen and their 18-month-old son, reflecting a lifestyle marked by significant luxury beyond the football pitch.