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Early Life

Origins

Sébastien Romain Teddy Haller was born on June 22, 1994, in Ris-Orangis, Essonne, France. He possesses dual heritage, with a French father and an Ivorian mother, a background that would later influence his international football career.

Youth Development

Haller's footballing journey began in the youth academies of French clubs. He played for FCO Vigneux and Brétigny Foot before joining the prestigious academy of AJ Auxerre in 2007. His development at Auxerre laid the foundation for his professional career.

Club Career

Auxerre & Loan

Haller made his professional debut for AJ Auxerre in 2012. In 2015, he moved on loan to Dutch club FC Utrecht, where his prolific goal-scoring form earned him the club's Player of the Year award, the David di Tommaso Trophy. Utrecht subsequently signed him permanently.

Eintracht Frankfurt

In 2017, Haller transferred to Eintracht Frankfurt. He was instrumental in their DFB-Pokal victory in 2018, marking his first major trophy. His impressive goal-scoring record in the Bundesliga, including 15 goals in the 2018-19 season, attracted significant attention from top clubs.

West Ham United

In July 2019, West Ham United signed Haller for a club-record fee. Despite scoring memorable goals, including the Premier League Goal of the Month in December 2020, his tenure was marked by challenges, including managerial changes and personal difficulties.

Ajax Success

Haller returned to the Netherlands in January 2021, joining Ajax for another club-record fee. He quickly found his stride, winning the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup in his debut season. He made history in the UEFA Champions League, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive matches.

Borussia Dortmund & Resilience

In July 2022, Haller joined Borussia Dortmund. Shortly after his transfer, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After undergoing treatment, he made a remarkable return to football in January 2023, demonstrating immense resilience and determination.

Loan Spells

During the 2024-25 season, Haller embarked on loan spells to gain playing time. He joined Spanish side CD Leganés before returning to FC Utrecht in January 2025, continuing his career journey.

International Career

French Youth Representation

Haller represented France at various youth levels, including the U17 team at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He accumulated 51 caps and scored 27 goals across different French youth national teams, showcasing his early potential.

Switch to Ivory Coast

In November 2020, Haller made the significant decision to represent his mother's homeland, Ivory Coast, internationally. He debuted and scored against Madagascar in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

AFCON Triumph

Haller was a key player for Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted in his adopted nation. He scored the decisive goal in the semi-final against DR Congo and netted the winning goal in the final against Nigeria, securing the prestigious continental title for his team.

Career Statistics

Performance Data

Below is a summary of Sébastien Haller's senior career statistics across various competitions.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Auxerre II 2010–11 CFA 2 1 — — — — 2 1
2011–12 22 12 — — — — 22 12
2012–13 19 4 — — — — 19 4
2013–14 CFA 2 8 5 — — — — 8 5
2014–15 6 7 — — — — 6 7
Total 57 29 — — — — 57 29
Auxerre 2012–13 Ligue 2 17 2 0 0 1 0 — — 18 2
2013–14 25 4 1 0 2 2 — — 28 6
2014–15 8 0 0 0 3 0 — — 11 0
Total 50 6 1 0 6 2 — — 57 8
Utrecht (loan) / Utrecht 2014–15 (loan) Eredivisie 17 11 — — — — 17 11
2015–16 33 17 5 5 — — 4 2 42 24
2016–17 32 13 3 1 — — 4 2 39 16
Total 82 41 8 6 — — 8 4 98 51
Eintracht Frankfurt 2017–18 Bundesliga 31 9 5 4 — — — 36 13
2018–19 29 15 1 0 — 10 5 1 0 41 20
Total 60 24 6 4 — 10 5 1 0 77 33
West Ham United 2019–20 Premier League 32 7 2 0 1 0 — — 35 7
2020–21 16 3 — 3 4 — — 19 7
Total 48 10 2 0 4 4 — — 54 14
Ajax 2020–21 Eredivisie 19 11 4 2 — — — 23 13
2021–22 31 21 3 2 — 8 11 1 0 43 34
Total 50 32 7 4 — 8 11 1 0 66 47
Borussia Dortmund 2022–23 Bundesliga 19 9 1 0 — 2 0 — 22 9
2023–24 14 0 1 2 — 4 1 — 19 3
Total 33 9 2 2 — 6 1 — 41 12
Leganés (loan) 2024–25 La Liga 8 0 1 0 — — — 9 0
Utrecht (loan) 2024–25 Eredivisie 16 4 2 2 — — — 18 6
Career total 404 155 29 18 10 6 24 17 10 4 477 200

[a] Includes Coupe de France, KNVB Cup, DFB-Pokal, FA Cup, Copa del Rey.
[b] Includes Coupe de la Ligue, EFL Cup.
[c] Appearances in Eredivisie European play-offs.
[d] Appearances in UEFA Europa League.
[e] Appearance in DFL-Supercup.
[f] Appearances in UEFA Champions League.
[g] Appearance in Johan Cruyff Shield.

Honours

Eintracht Frankfurt

DFB-Pokal: 2017–18

Ajax

Eredivisie: 2020–21, 2021–22
KNVB Cup: 2020–21

Ivory Coast

Africa Cup of Nations: 2023

Individual Accolades

David di Tommaso Trophy: 2015
Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: October 2017
Premier League Goal of the Month: December 2020
Eredivisie Top Scorer: 2021–22

Personal Life

Overcoming Adversity

In July 2022, Sébastien Haller was diagnosed with testicular cancer. This challenging period required him to undergo surgeries and chemotherapy. His strength and determination were evident as he successfully completed his treatment and made a triumphant return to professional football in January 2023, inspiring many with his resilience.

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References

References

  1.  Includes Coupe de la Ligue, EFL Cup
  2.  Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  3.  Appearance in Johan Cruyff Shield
  4.  Haller extremely proud of record Voetbalprimeur, 29 September 2021
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