Norwegian Star Erling Haaland Imitated by Russian Model in Viral Video
A Viral Sensation
Erling Haaland, the Norwegian striker who has been a highlight of the FIFA World Cup 2026, is in the spotlight again, but this time for a different reason.
Anastasia Kostromitina, a 24-year-old model from Russia, has gained immense popularity after sharing a video where she mimics Haaland's unique expressions and poses. Her clip has taken social media by storm, with many users amazed by how closely she resembles the football star.
The video on Instagram has garnered over 110 million views and more than 6.4 million likes.
Kostromitina described the overwhelming attention as a 'dream' and mentioned that she had no prior interest in football before the comparisons to Haaland began.
Represented by the Moscow-based MOTION modeling agency, she has collaborated with well-known brands like Dyson, Uniqlo, and Clarins. Since then, she has posted multiple videos recreating Haaland's famous goal celebrations and facial expressions. Observers have noted their similar long blonde hair, sharp features, blue-grey eyes, and intense expressions, making the likeness strikingly believable.
The unexpected fame has turned Kostromitina into a supporter of Norway, and she expressed her disappointment when the team's journey in the tournament came to an end.
She hopes that Haaland might see her video and find it amusing.
Social Media Buzz
Another Instagram post features Kostromitina's impressions, which has also attracted significant attention.
The internet has reacted swiftly to her resemblance, with comments like 'Haaland’s long-lost twin' and 'Haaland’s female version' flooding in.