Biography
Who is Sébastien Haller?
Early Life and Youth Football
Sébastien Haller: Born in Ris-Orangis, France, the athlete was raised with a French father and an Ivorian mother. He started his football path in France, eventually signing his first professional contract with Auxerre on 26 June 2011, during the FIFA U-17 World Cup. He gained significant experience as a youth international for France, representing his birth country at every level.
Over the course of his youth career, he accumulated 51 caps and scored 27 goals. His senior debut for Auxerre occurred on 27 July 2012, in a match against Nîmes.
Professional Development in Europe
In December 2014, he moved to the Dutch club Utrecht on loan, where he impressed supporters enough to win the 2015 Di Tommaso Trophy. He later signed permanently with the team. In 2017, he transferred to Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-year deal. He found success in Germany, scoring 15 league goals during the 2018–19 Bundesliga season and securing the DFB-Pokal trophy in 2018.
Following this, he moved to West Ham United in the Premier League for a record-breaking transfer fee. Despite some challenges adjusting to the league, he scored well-known goals, including an acrobatic bicycle kick against Watford and a goal against Crystal Palace that earned him the Premier League Goal of the Month award.
Ajax and Champions League Records
In 2021, he joined Ajax, reuniting with former manager Erik ten Hag. This period was highly productive. He became the first player in history to score nine goals in his first five UEFA Champions League appearances. He also matched the record of scoring in all six group stage matches, joining stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
He finished the 2021–22 season as the Eredivisie top scorer with 21 goals in 31 games.
Overcoming Adversity and International Success
In 2022, he signed with Borussia Dortmund. Shortly after joining, he faced a major health setback when he was diagnosed with a malignant testicular tumour. He underwent two surgeries and four cycles of chemotherapy. After a long recovery, he returned to training in early 2023. He made his competitive comeback for the club in January 2023. He later played for Leganés and returned to Utrecht before signing with the Japanese club Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2026.
Internationally, he switched his allegiance to the Ivory Coast in 2020. He scored on his debut against Madagascar and later played in the 2021 and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He secured his place in national history by scoring the winning goal in the 2023 tournament final.
Birthday and age
Sébastien Haller was born on June 22, 1994, which makes Sébastien 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Sébastien shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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