A Russian model who bears a striking resemblance to world-famous football star Erling Haaland has taken social media by storm. Anastasia Kostromitina has been attracting widespread attention for her facial features, blonde hair, expressive eyes, smile, and mannerisms, with many fans describing her as the “female version” of Erling Haaland.
The 24-year-old is a professional model and social media influencer who has previously worked with several well-known brands. However, she gained international recognition after her mother, Maria Kostromitina, shared a video in which Anastasia imitated Haaland’s signature facial expressions, body language, and overall demeanor.
In the viral clip, Anastasia even styled her blonde hair in the same way Haaland often does during football matches. Her facial structure, nose, eyes, smile, and expressions appeared so similar to the Manchester City striker that many viewers initially mistook her for Haaland himself.
The video quickly spread across social media platforms, particularly TikTok and Instagram. According to reports, it has been viewed more than 110 million times and has received over 5 million likes, turning Anastasia into an overnight global internet sensation.
The viral video also sparked a wave of humorous reactions online. One user joked, “That’s not Erling Haaland—it’s his twin sister, Erlina Haaland.” Another fan quipped that if Haaland ever got injured, Manchester City could simply send Anastasia onto the pitch and nobody would notice the difference. Others dubbed her “Haaland’s long-lost sister” and “Lady Haaland.”
Anastasia says that she initially paid little attention to the comparisons but has gradually embraced them in a positive way. According to her, people have been comparing her to Erling Haaland for years, and she now considers it a fun compliment.
Fans believe the resemblance goes far beyond facial features. They point to similarities in their eye movements, smiles, expressions, and even the angles of their faces, which has led to their photos and videos being widely shared around the world.
The unusual resemblance has become a hot topic at a time when Erling Haaland continues to dominate football headlines with his outstanding performances. Although the two are not related in any way, their remarkable likeness is being hailed as one of the most fascinating celebrity lookalike stories in recent times, while Anastasia’s social media following continues to grow rapidly.