Gabrielle Braut Haaland, the older sister of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, became an internet sensation during Norway's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after cameras captured her in the stands. Fans quickly dubbed her Erling's "female twin" due to their uncanny resemblance, prompting a global wave of curiosity about the woman behind the viral moments.
Who Is Gabrielle Braut Haaland?
Gabrielle Braut Haaland was born on 9 January 1998 in Norway, making her 28 years old as of 2026 and two years older than her famous brother. She works as a healthcare assistant and is also a social media personality, with more than 370,000 followers on Instagram under the handle @gabriellehaaland. Unlike Erling, Gabrielle has largely stayed out of the public eye, focusing on her professional life in Norway.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she previously worked as a nursing and care assistant and also spent three years in retail. Multiple reports indicate she has deliberately chosen a healthcare career over seeking fame, maintaining a low-profile lifestyle despite her brother's global stardom.
Family Life and Marriage
In 2020, Gabrielle married Jan Gunnar Eide, a Norwegian businessman and former footballer. The couple share two children. She often shares family moments on Instagram, including photos alongside Erling, which have contributed to her growing online following.
Erling Haaland has two older siblings: Gabrielle and brother Astor Braut Haaland, making him the youngest of three children. He also has two younger half-sisters from his father's second marriage. Astor has pursued a career in business and finance, having studied at BI Norwegian Business School, and maintains a low public profile.
The Viral 2026 World Cup Moment
The lookalike frenzy reached its peak during Norway's 2026 World Cup run. Cameras repeatedly caught Gabrielle in the stands, and social media users flooded platforms with comments about her striking similarity to Erling—from facial structure and thin eyebrows to long blonde hair. Fans dubbed her his "female twin," and the comparisons spread rapidly across Instagram, TikTok, and X.
The attention also extended beyond Gabrielle. Russian model and influencer Alina Lukyanova has been widely compared to Haaland on social media, though she has no family connection to the Haalands. Additionally, a lookalike contest celebrating the striker drew crowds in downtown Miami ahead of Norway's quarter-final against England. Organised by content creator Emma Kate Willman, who went viral for her own resemblance to Haaland, the event featured 17 contestants showing off their best impersonations. A Norway supporter won after a crowd vote, taking home two tickets to the quarter-final.
England ultimately defeated Norway 2–1 after extra time in Miami, ending Haaland's World Cup run and advancing to the semi-finals. Gabrielle's exact height remains unconfirmed, though fans note her similar physical stature to Erling, who stands at 1.95 metres (6 ft 5 in). The viral moments have cemented Gabrielle's place in the public eye, at least for now, as fans continue to marvel at the sibling resemblance that sparked a global conversation.
