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Sets up second Lille goal Haraldsson assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Galatasaray.

Impact Haraldsson recorded one assist, two off-target shots and two chances created across the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Galatasaray. He missed the target following a promising counterattack in the 32nd minute before making a decisive contribution seven minutes later, collecting the rebound from Dilane Bakwa's saved effort and intelligently finding Soriba Diaoune for Lille's second goal. Haraldsson remained involved in the hosts' attacking buildup throughout the contest, but Galatasaray's improved second-half defensive performance prevented him from adding another goal contribution.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Shining with Iceland NT Haraldsson delivered an assist in Iceland's 3-0 win over Bulgaria on Saturday.

Impact Although Orri Oskarsson was the star of the game with two goals and an assist in the win, Haraldsson also set up one of his goals, giving him two assists in three matches in the current international window. Haraldsson has started all six of Lille's matches to open 2026/27, totaling 461 minutes with one goal and 10 chances created across all competitions.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Creative spark in Lille's midfield Haraldsson has started all six of Lille's matches to open 2026/27, totaling 461 minutes with one goal and 10 chances created across all competitions.

Impact Haraldsson has remained a fixture in Lille's attacking midfield under new manager Davide Ancelotti, scoring against PSG and leading the squad in crosses and corners taken as a key set-piece outlet. His minutes have dipped slightly over the last two matches, down to 64 and 61, as his workload gets managed around international duty. During this break, he has started both of Iceland's Nations League matches, assisting in a win over Estonia before playing 75 minutes in a 3-0 win in Luxembourg that put his country top of their group.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against PSG Haraldsson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Haraldsson opened the scoring in the 21st minute, finishing off Olivier Giroud's pass to give Lille the lead against the reigning champions. The midfielder also contributed defensively with two interceptions across his 80 minutes, highlighting his activity on both sides of the ball. The goal marked Haraldsson's first goal contribution of the Ligue 1 campaign, and his combination of attacking involvement and defensive work should keep him firmly established in Davide Ancelotti's starting XI.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nets equalizer Haraldsson scored the equalizing goal in Lille's 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round of 16 first leg Tuesday.

Impact Haraldsson took just one shot but made it count for the French side. He should be more active in front of goal Saturday against Montpellier, a side that has given up 58 goals in Ligue 1 this season.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in win Haraldsson scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win against Monaco.

Impact Haraldsson is up to four goals this season, after he delivered his first multi-goal appearance of the campaign. He now has at least one shot in eight straight league games and is up to a total of seven shots on target in that span. Additionally, he has accounted for at least one chance created in seven consecutive outings and has a total of 15 chances created over that period.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Haraldsson scores twice as Lille moves to third place in French league with 2-1 win over Monaco

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson has scored a brace as Lille beat Monaco 2-1 and leapfrogged its French league rival to move into third place in the standings

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns in cup Haraldsson played the full 90 during Tuesday's Coupe de France clash against Dunkerque.

Impact Haraldsson was dealing with a knock he picked up against St. Etienne, but it didn't appear to be a serious issue. He was back in the starting XI in the cup match, and played the full 90 immediately.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist, exits injured Haraldsson assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus St. Etienne. He was injured and subbed...

Impact Haraldsson bagged an assist Saturday, finding Gabriel Gudmundsson in the 72nd minute for the club's third goal of the match. He now has four goal contributions in 12 league appearances (nine starts). However, it was not all good, as he would exit the field in the 84th minute due to injury. He has started in eight of their past 10 games, so he will hope this is only a minor injury and he can be fit soon.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates goal Haraldsson registered two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Liverpool.

Impact Haraldsson didn't get the assist for Lille's goal Tuesday, but it was his movement and shot that led to the open net for Jonathan David. Haraldsson has struggled to make the most of his chances with Lille, but he showed flashes of why the club signed him Tuesday. Haraldsson will hope to have more room to work against easier opponents in the coming weeks.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on Friday Haraldsson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Nice.

Impact Haraldsson scored the team's first goal in the match and his third of the season. The 21-year-old provided a cross, which was not accurate. Haraldsson created a chance as well.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Haraldsson scored a goal coming off bench to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 UCL win against Sturm Graz.

Impact Haraldsson's playing time has decreased significantly compared to last season, but he made an impact off the bench, scoring a sensational winning goal from the edge of the box. This was his second career UCL goal, with the first coming for Copenhagen in 2022. In just 14 minutes of UCL action this season, he has recorded one goal, one chance created, two tackles, and two clearances, showcasing his ambition as a substitute.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first season goal Haraldsson scored a goal off his lone shot, made two tackles (one won) and drew two fouls during Friday's 3-1 win over Brest.

Impact Haraldsson made his first start since he recovered from the foot injury suffered three months ago and didn't disappoint as he appeared at the right place to slot home a pass from the right flank and double his side's lead in the 44th minute. This was the first goal of the year for the attacker, who will hope to keep getting extended playing time moving forward.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Haraldsson (foot) is training again and is an option for Sunday's match against Rennes, according to manager Bruno Genesio. "Hakon will be in the group, he resumed collective train...

Impact Haraldsson is back training with the group, leaving him as an option for Sunday. This is great news for the club, as he has started in two of his three appearances, having missed their past 12 matches. That said, he will hope to see the start, although the club may keep him on the bench in his return to be cautious following a long layoff.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No definite timeline Haraldsson (foot) remains some way away from a return, according to manager Bruno Genesio.

Impact Haraldsson is continuing to work his way back from a foot injury, but remains some distance away from a return. The midfielder will likely be targeting a return after the November international break, with around two weeks to try and return and no presence in training yet.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers foot injury with Iceland Haraldsson is expected to miss a decent chunk of time after picking up a foot injury while with Iceland, according to L'Equipe.

Impact Haraldsson's international break didn't go as planned, with the midfielder returning to Lille after picking up a foot injury that is feared to be a fracture. However, this still has yet to be confirmed, with no news of his MRI from Monday released. Either way, he is expected to miss time, with around two to four weeks expected, although he could miss up to two to three months if he did fracture his foot.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Haraldsson scores twice as Lille moves to third place in French league with 2-1 win over Monaco