Erling Haaland has been terrorizing defenses at the 2026 World Cup, sparking a viral internet meme that compares him to the Dragon Ball Z villain Super Buu. The comparison exploded during Norway's dominant tournament run, and the structural similarities are genuinely hard to deny.
Fans noticed the resemblance during Haaland's decisive matches against Senegal and Brazil. His high cheekbones, distinct jawline, and powerful frame align perfectly with the anime antagonist. The connection became undeniable when Haaland tied his long blonde hair into a high bun, mirroring Buu's head antenna and sending social media into a spiral. Viral clips even highlighted his slightly hunched, bouncy gait as identical to Buu's movements.
The meme works because the parallel goes beyond looks. Like Majin Buu, Haaland is an unstoppable, destructive force on the pitch, yet famously goofy and relaxed off it.