A recent selfie shared by football star Erling Haaland has sparked hilarious anime comparisons. One fan encapsulated the internet's reaction by commenting, "Close enough. WELCOME BACK GETO SUGURU," instantly linking the striker to the prominent Jujutsu Kaisen character.
The visual likeness is surprisingly accurate. Haaland's photo features his long blonde hair pulled back into a slick topknot, with loose strands framing his face. The styling closely echoes Geto's iconic look, essentially serving as a blonde variation of the character's signature hairstyle.
The viral moment perfectly taps into a popular corner of internet culture where fans hunt for visual resemblances between real-world athletes and fictional anime characters. Haaland’s new topknot gave sports and anime fans the perfect opportunity to keep the crossover meme alive.