Kylian Mbappé has scored numerous hat-tricks, including at least 20 career hat-tricks total, with notable ones in the Champions League (at least 5) and for the French National Team (including one in the World Cup final), with his first for Monaco in 2016. Exact total numbers vary slightly by source and update frequency, but he's a prolific hat-trick scorer for club (PSG, Real Madrid) and country.
Timed at six minutes 12 seconds, Salah came off the bench to score the fastest Champions League treble; Mbappé's treble at Olympiacos came in at six minutes 42 seconds. Newell still holds the record for quickest ever 'perfect' hat-trick, scoring with his left foot, right foot and head.
2025 was the first year since 2009 that Cristiano Ronaldo didn't score a hat-trick.
The "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time) in football is a subjective debate, but Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are overwhelmingly considered the top contenders, with Messi often edging out due with recent major wins like the 2022 World Cup, though Ronaldo's longevity and dominance in multiple leagues also make a strong case, with many legends and publications naming Messi as #1. Other historical greats like Pelé and Maradona are also part of the conversation.
Alan Shearer - 11 Hat-Tricks 3. Robbie Fowler - 9 Hat-Tricks 4. Thierry Henry, Harry Kane, Michael Owen - 8 Hat- Tricks 5. Erling Haaland - 7 Hat-Tricks.
A "hat trick" for three goals comes from cricket, where a bowler taking three wickets with consecutive balls was rewarded with a hat (often bought with fan donations) to commemorate the rare feat, a tradition that later spread to football (soccer) and other sports for scoring three goals in a single game. The "trick" was the achievement, and the "hat" was the prize, leading to the combined term.
Brazil All-time Top Scorers: Pele – 77 goals Neymar Jr – 74 Ronaldo – 62 Romario – 55 Zico – 48 Roberto – 39 Rivaldo – 35 Jairzinho – 33 Ronaldinho – 33 Ademir – 32 Neymar is only three goals behind Pele's all-time record for Brazil.
Most Viewed in football
Brazilian billionaire leaves entire £800 million fortune to Neymar 'in his will' | SportsJOE.
Speed Metrics and Comparisons
Tyreek Hill has been recorded running over 23 mph on the football field, while Kylian Mbappé has been clocked at over 22.4 mph during soccer matches. At first glance, it might seem like Hill is faster, but it's essential to consider the context.
Sadio Mane still holds the record for scoring the fastest hat-trick, netting three times in two minutes and 56 seconds for Southampton against Aston Villa in 2014/15.
Kylian Mbappe made HISTORY becoming the youngest player to score 400 goals, but who else is on that list with him?
No, Kylian Mbappé isn't faster than Usain Bolt in a straight 100m sprint; while Mbappé hits incredible top speeds (around 38kph/23.6mph) during football matches, Bolt's peak speed was much higher (44.7kph/27.8mph), and he sustained a faster average speed over the whole record-breaking 9.58s run, demonstrating absolute sprint dominance. Mbappé excels in football's dynamic bursts and acceleration, whereas Bolt is the undisputed fastest human over 100m, making Bolt the winner in a direct race.
Goal! Barcelona 6, Paris Saint Germain 1. Sergi Roberto (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Neymar with a through ball following a set piece situation.
On this day — January 2 — 147 years ago, Australian fast bowler Fred Spofforth became the first bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket history. Spofforth achieved the historic feat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground way back in 1879, helping the hosts bundle out England for 113 in the first innings of the Test match.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 800th club career goal.
On 19 November 1969, Pelé scored his 1,000th goal in all competitions, in what was a highly anticipated moment in Brazil. The goal dubbed O Milésimo (The Thousandth), occurred in a match against Vasco da Gama, when Pelé scored from a penalty kick, at the Maracanã Stadium.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 500 more goals than Ronaldo Nazario 🤯 Is LeBron James better than Michael Jordan? The answer is no, just because someone played longer than the other doesn't make him better. I have been watching soccer since 1998, I have never seen a soccer player that is better than R9.
⚽ A PERFECT hat trick (also known as a GOLDEN hat trick) occurs when a player scores three goals in a single match with one goal scored by their right foot 🏃🏽➡ one by their left foot 🏃🏽 and one by a header 🧔🏻 Follow @Goalky_com for more banger ⚽ reels #football #soccer #goalky #hattrick #ronaldo #zlatan #benzema # ...
A hat-trick occurs in association football when a player scores three goals (not necessarily consecutive) in a single game, whereas scoring two goals (in a single match) is called a brace.
Incredibly rare. Let me explain. According to the NHL, there were 77 registered hat-tricks during the 2024-25 season. That may seem like a lot, but with a grand total of 1,312 games, that means only six percent of all contests witnessed a hat-trick.
In football (soccer), the 🐐 emoji stands for the "Greatest Of All Time," a term used to praise legendary players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others, for their unparalleled skill and impact on the sport, sparking ongoing debates about who truly deserves the title.
Cristiano Ronaldo is overcome with emotion after scoring his 900th career goal. The 39-year-old was also the first men's player in history to score 800 goals for club and country, according to the Olympics.
🚨🗣️ Erling haaland now has a total of 27 hat tricks in his football career.