Career
Around 1997, he played for Vålerenga IF with John Carew. Both were regarded as talented players. Before joining IK Start in 2004, he had been crucial to FK Mandalskameratene"s success in the Adeccoligaen league division the previous year.
He also successfully played more than 5 years in the Danish Superliga for OB Odense and AGF Aarhus before he retired in 2013 due to an injury.
Håland made his debut for Norway in a March 2006 friendly match against Senegal. He has not played any international matches since.