Top Facts about Sebastien Haller, the Cool Bird

The Complete Story of a brilliant Footballer Known by the Nickname "Cool Bird".  Our Sebastien Haller Boyhood Story and Biography Facts provide you with a clear description of important occurrences from his childhood to the present.

His early life, family background, life story before fame, romance, lifestyle, and private affairs are all covered.

Haller's playstyle is similar to

's, and his goalscoring technique — with both feet – is steadily improving. He is especially powerful, making him a threat from the air and capable of outmuscling opposing defenders.

His direct movements can empower a penetrative build-up from midfield if his build is similar to that of a traditional target player;

he is equally capable of running in behind as he is of backing away to build and link play, meaning he can contribute to both transitional attacks and sustained possession. When he gets behind opposing defenses, he can be depended on to finish one-on-one.

Haller has the ability to switch possession on to teammates or control passes into his chest and feet, even when under pressure, when he is the focus of direct vertical passes or set-pieces.

He provides his teammates the freedom to progress by delaying and accurately timing passes or holding off defenders while connecting play, which is a particularly important ability when playing as a lone striker.

Listing the Top Facts about Sebastien Haller

Here, have a look at this general information before jumping into the details.

Quick Facts

• Full Name:

   Sebastien Romain Teddy Haller

• Nicknames:

   Cool Bird

• Date of Birth:

   22 June 1994

• Place of Birth:

   Ris-Orangis, France

• Age:

   27

• Nationality:

   French

• Height:

   1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)

• Weight:

   75 kg

• Marital Status:

   Married

• Wife: 

  N/A

• Position:

   Forward

• Current Team:

   Ajax

• Jersey Number:

   22

Net Worth:

12 Million Euro or 10.5 Million Pound (According to WTfoot)

Sebastien Haller Upbringing Years and Family Roots

Sebastien Haller was born in the city of Paris, France, on June 22, 1994, to an Ivorian mother named Simone Kuyo and a French father (name unknown at the time of writing).

One of the Top Facts about Sebastien Haller is that his mother's dark complexion color is thought to be the family's dominant gene.

He was born and raised in Ris-Orangis, a commune located 20 kilometers outside of Paris.

Rissois is what the residents of Ris-Orangis are called. In 1793, the commune of Ris and the commune of Orangis merged to form the commune of Ris-Orangis.

Ris is home to the commune town hall (mairie). He grew up not just with his parents, but also with his lovely sister Armelle and brother Sery Tessia.

The young lad's parents noticed their son's strong energy levels and interest in sports when he was three years old while growing up at their Ris-Orangis house.

The French triumph in Judo martial arts was also celebrated in the 1996 Olympics when Sebastien was almost 3. 

Haller's mother was inspired by the achievement of France’s martial arts and therefore she decided to enroll her son in Judo training, which did not go well for Sebastien.

He had his mind set on football, despite his mother's objections.

Building up his talents and demonstrating a point to his parents wasn't easy. Haller had a PlayStation at the time, but he preferred to play football.

Another one of the Top Facts about Sebastien Haller is that the football lover would occasionally miss-shoot his ball in his effort to hone his skill, resulting in broken lamps, flower vases, and glasses, which was one of the reasons why his mother despised the sport and preferred Judo. According to German Bild, the Frenchman once said:

“BACK THEN, I DIDN’T GET A LOT OF THINGS TO DO. WE WERE OUTSIDE EVERY DAY, PLAYING FOOTBALL.”

Sebastien's enthusiasm for football eventually won out over his parents' wishes.

His parents opted to enroll him in trials at a soccer academy after realizing that football was his true calling.

Sebastien Haller Career Buildout

Sebastien Haller's true passion for soccer began when he was ten years old, joining F.C.O. Vigneux, a local team in the Paris suburbs.

The footballer made an immediate impact with the club, assisting his teammates in winning their first trophy just months after arriving.

After two years at F.C.O. Vigneux, young Haller transferred to Bretigny Foot, a larger academy.

Bretigny Foot made him famous, and it was at this point that he began to view himself as a potential star, one of the Top Facts about Sebastien Haller.

In 2007, his talent and potential as a future star pushed him to another move, this time to Auxerre's junior academy, where he would join players like Djibril Cisse, Bacary Sagna, Phillip Mexes, and Eric Cantona.

Only one person for the rising star was good enough to look up to as his role model. Arsenal legend

was the player who Haller chose.

Sebastien Haller Path to Prominence

Haller thought the moment had come for him to make a bold decision after seven years with Bretigny Foot.

Following his performance at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup,

signed him to a three-year contract. Haller received his professional contract at the club, which thrilled his entire family, one of the Top Facts about Sebastien Haller.

Auxerre Football Club, also known as A.J. Auxerre or just Auxerre, is a French football club situated in the Burgundy commune of Auxerre.

The team was formed in 1905 and presently competes in Ligue 2, France's second division. On the banks of the Yonne River, Auxerre plays its home games at the Stade Abbe-Deschamps.

Throughout its history, Auxerre has produced a number of important names. Eric Cantona,

, Stephane Guivarc'h, Philippe Mexes, Basile Boli, and Djibril Cisse, among others, all became French internationals after playing for the club, with Blanc playing on the teams that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000.

After three years of professional football, Haller opted to relocate to the Netherlands, this time from France. In his pursuit for success, he went on loan to FC Utrecht in the Netherlands before signing a permanent deal.

Niko Kovac, Sebastien Haller's previous coach at FC Utrecht, nicknamed him "The Cool Bird" because of his calm movements and outstanding finishing techniques.

Manager Jean-Guy Wallemme promoted Haller to the senior team ahead of the 2012–13 season. 

On July 27, 2012, he made his professional debut against Nimes in the team's first league match of the 2012–13 season.

Haller not only served as the club’s dressing room DJ, but he also led

in scoring in the 2015/2016 season. As a result of his impressive performance, he was named the winner of the "Di Tommaso Trophy" and Utrecht's 2015/2016 player of the year award by the club's supporters.

He joined Eintracht Frankfurt at the age of 22, believing that his development would be best served at the club. It didn't take long for Haller to establish himself as the classic number 9 who only lurks in the box.

The forward won the DFB Cup in his debut season for Eintracht Frankfurt, his first major achievement. Later on, Sebastien rose to prominence as part of a formidable partnership with

, the club's former leader who later left for Real Madrid.

Haller's speed and strength made it difficult for opponents to take the ball away from him.

Beautiful goals, such as the screamer scissor kick goal versus Stuttgart in 2017 were netted by the footballer. The goal of the season was voted to this goal, which was scored in the final minutes of the game.

Even though Thierry Henry was once seen as a role model, the Frenchman is now regarded as a role model for a much younger generation, another one of the

Top Facts about Sebastien Haller

.

Sebastien Haller Ascend to Prominence

Haller signed a five-year contract with

on July 17, 2019, for a club-record payment of £45 million, one of the Top Facts about Sebastien Haller.

He netted his first goal for West Ham in a pre-season friendly against Hertha BSC on July 31, a 5–3 victory for West Ham.

On August 10, he made his Premier League debut for the side, losing 5–0 to reigning champions Manchester City.

The French scored his first and second Premier League goals for West Ham in a 3–1 away win against Watford on August 24, 2019, with an incredible bicycle kick.

Sebastien scored his first goal of the calendar year on January 1, 2020, an incredible scissor kick to score the second in a 4–0 home triumph over AFC Bournemouth.

Frankfurt complained West Ham to FIFA in July 2020 after they failed to pay a £5.4 million installment as part of the £45 million transfer in May 2020.

Following a contractual disagreement between the two teams, West Ham claimed they had delayed the payment.

The 27 year old scored an overhead kick in a 1–1 Premier League tie against Crystal Palace on December 16, 2020, which was later selected as the Premier League Goal of the Month for December.

announced the signing of Haller on a four-and-a-half-year contract on January 8, 2021. West Ham United was paid a €22.5 million transfer fee.

He made his debut against De Topper rivals PSV two days later as a second-half replacement; he assisted Antony for Ajax's equalizing goal and also had a goal called out by VAR for offside as the match ended 2–2.

Haller produced his first goal for Ajax and added an assist in a 3–1 away league win over FC Twente on 14 January.

The Ajax number 22 was called up to the Ivory Coast national squad in November 2020.

On November 12, he made his Ivory Coast debut in a 2–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Madagascar, scoring the game-winning goal in the 55th minute.

Sebastien Haller Personal & Love Life

With Sebastien Haller's popularity, the question on everyone's mind is: Who is Sebastien Haller's wife or girlfriend?

There's no disputing that his dashing appearance and incredible 6′ 3′′ height would make him a charming case for ladies.

However, there is a gorgeous woman who happens to be his wife behind the successful footballer.

The French forward proposed to his lover on the 10th of June 2016 in what appears to be a very romantic place, according to his social media account. It is most likely to have had a private wedding ceremony.

On March 14, 2017, Sebastien Haller and his entire family welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Ciara Haller into their lives, one of the Top Facts about Sebastien Haller.

Also, knowing his personality will provide you with a more full picture of him.

When a job needs to be completed, Haller is the type to roll up his sleeves and get the job done.

Sebastien is someone who always maintains a cool demeanor off of the pitch.

He prefers to keep his calm even while he's thinking about a lot of stuff. Even when he's on the field, Haller is almost emotionless.

Sebastien Haller Networth & LifeStyle

The striker signed a contract with West Ham United in July 2019 that paid him 5.5 million Euros (5 million pounds) per year.

According to calculations, he used to earn €15,027 (£13,561) per day and €626 (£565) per hour! This indicates that the average man would have to work for at least 14 years to earn what The Cool Bird did in just one month.

Haller is one of the Premier League's top strikers. He transferred from Eintracht Frankfurt to West Ham United in the summer of 2019 for a staggering fee of almost 50 million euros (43 Million Pound) and then on to Ajax for half that money which is still a large amount.

The great forward isn't the type of footballer that lives a glamorous lifestyle surrounded by a variety of flashy automobiles and hot girls.

However, when it comes to liquor, Sebastien is a big fan of sparkling wines, one of the

Top Facts about Sebastien Haller.

He spends a significant portion of his income on vacations.

The French striker once posted two photos on his Instagram profile, one in which he appears to be very much relaxed while on a sunny vacation with his wife and another in which he is alone by the shoreline.

Sebastien Haller Family

Sebastien Haller's family originates from Ris-Orangis, a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris where 30 percent of the population lives in social housing and the unemployment rate is higher than the national average.

The footballer is a person who is deeply concerned about his family and home.

He is devoted to his family's core members (mother, father, brother, and sister), whom he keeps near, one of the Top Facts about Sebastien Haller.

Haller appears to be closer to his mother than the rest of his family.

His parents have a habit of meticulously preserving their family memories, particularly those that concern Sebastien, for years.

Armelle and Sery Tessia, Sebastien's siblings, are quite concerned about the link they share.

Armelle, their adorable sister, is often referred to as the family's jewel.

Sebastien Haller Less-Known Details

We have also included a few details about him that are generally unknown even to the fans.

FIFA Record

Following the 2018-2019 winter updates, Haller was given a 98 strength boost in FIFA 19, allowing him to surpass legendary

, who had held the record for years.

His Other Nicknames

In addition to being known as "The Cool Bird," Haller is also known as "The Challenge Machine." This nickname was given to him as a result of participating in the most challenges among all Bundesliga players during the 2018/2019 season.

Areal duals, which give Haller's physical appearance, are one of the most important aspects of his playstyle, one that makes him invincible. It's his way of making up for his lack of sprint speed.

Sebastien Haller Religion

Sebastien Haller has no issues discussing his religious beliefs, as he is a devout Christian, one of the

Top Facts about Sebastien Haller

.

When he scores a goal, he immediately thanks God. Haller also gives God credit for his ability to keep going over the years.

His Tattoos?

In a sport where it appears that nearly every player has a tattoo, Sebastien Haller on the other hand seems to be serious about not getting tattoos.

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