Sébastien Haller

Sébastien Haller, born on June 22, 1994, is a professional footballer who has made a significant impact in the world of football as a striker. He began his career in France with Auxerre, where his talent quickly became evident. In 2015, he took a pivotal step in his career by moving on loan to the Eredivisie side Utrecht, eventually signing a permanent deal that solidified his place in the team.

His journey continued in 2017 when he transferred to Eintracht Frankfurt, where he achieved notable success, including winning the DFB-Pokal in 2018. The following year marked a major milestone as he joined Premier League club West Ham United for a club-record transfer fee of forty-nine point eight million euros. Haller's return to the Netherlands in 2021 saw him sign with Ajax for a record fee of twenty-two point five million euros, where he quickly made his mark by winning the Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup within his first six months.

Haller's prowess on the field was further highlighted during the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League season, where he became the first player to score in seven consecutive matches. His impressive performances led to a transfer to Borussia Dortmund for an initial fee of thirty-one million euros.

Internationally, Haller represented France at youth levels before switching his allegiance to the Ivory Coast in 2020. He made an immediate impact by scoring on his international debut against Madagascar and played a crucial role in the Africa Cup of Nations in both 2021 and 2023, where he scored the winning goal in the latter tournament's final.