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Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarter-finals Highlights | Argentina are through to semi-finals after a 4-2 win on penalties

Despite Lionel Messi missing a penalty for Argentina, the defending champions defeated Ecuador by 4-2 in the penalties to qualify for the Copa America 2024 semi-finals. Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties in the shootout

Jul 4, 2024, 11:31 PMโ€ข1 min read

Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarter-finals Highlights | Argentina are through to semi-finals after a 4-2 win on penalties

Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's LIVE coverage of the Argentina vs Ecuador quarter-final match of the Copa America 2024 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will be bringing you all the updates, scores, news and photos of the match LIVE from the web desk. Argentina are coming off a great group stage and even showed their squad depth without their leader Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, Ecuador, after a good show in Group B, will also be confident about creating an upset in the tournament.

So, hold on to your breath as we bring you all the latest on the match.

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LIVE Updates

Jul 5, 2024, 3:53 AM

RESPECT

Jul 5, 2024, 3:38 AM

The best in the world?

Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties as Argentina beat Ecuador in Copa America quarter-finals - sportzpoint.com

 

Argentina have now won four straight penalty shootouts since Emi Martinez became their first-choice goalkeeper:

  • 2021 Copa America semifinal vs Colombia
  • 2022 World Cup quarterfinal vs Netherlands
  • 2022 World Cup final vs France
  • 2024 Copa America quarterfinal vs Ecuador

Jul 5, 2024, 3:37 AM

Martinez after the penalties

Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties as Argentina beat Ecuador in Copa America quarter-finals - sportzpoint.com

 

"They made it very difficult for us. They played a great game, very physical. We knew they were going to be one of the toughest opponents in the cup.

"I wasn't ready to go home. This group deserved to go on.

"I work to do this. I dive 500 times per training session. We have to give our best because the people deserve it."

Jul 5, 2024, 3:31 AM

Sheer confidence

Jul 5, 2024, 3:30 AM

Insane record for Dibu

Jul 5, 2024, 3:12 AM

Argentina are into the semi-finals for a consecutive fifth edition.

The defending champions are into the semis for a straight fifth edition. They beat Ecuador on penalties by 4-2 after the game ended in a draw.

Jul 5, 2024, 3:03 AM

Penalties

  • Lionel Messi (Argentina) fails to convert his penalty! ARG 0-0 ECU
  • Angel Mena (Ecuador) misses! ARG 0-0 ECU
  • Julian Alvarez (Argentina) scores! ARG 1-0 ECU
  • Alan Minda (Ecuador) misses! ARG 1-0 ECU
  • Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) scores from the penalty spot. ARG 2-0 ECU
  • John Yeboah (Ecuador) scores! ARG 2-1 ECU
  • Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) scores! ARG 3-1 ECU
  • Jordy Caicedo (Ecuador) scores! ARG 3-2 ECU
  • Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina) converts his penalty! ARG 4-2 ECU

Jul 5, 2024, 2:59 AM

Into the penalties

It is 1-1 after full time and somehow, some way, we're headed to penalties!

Jul 5, 2024, 2:55 AM

THAT GOAL

Jul 5, 2024, 2:52 AM

90+1' | Goal by Kevin Rodriguez | ARG 1-1 ECU

Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarter-finals LIVE Updates | Kevin Rodriguez scores a late equaliser for Ecuador; ARG 1-1 ECU - sportzpoint.com

 

Wait, what? Are we going to penalties? Kevin Rodriguez scores a terrific header for Ecuador and it is all equal in Texas. Argentina 1-1 Ecaudor. John Yeboah with a quick free-kick that resulted in a goal for them.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:50 AM

69,456 fans at the ground

69,456 fans at the ground to watch Messi's Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America Quarter-finals - sportzpoint.com

Jul 5, 2024, 2:47 AM

87' | Fifth change for Ecuador

Jordy Caicedo replaces Alan Franco.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:44 AM

Record for Messi

Lionel Messi now has played most minutes in Copa America history - sportzpoint.com

 

Lionel Messi, the most capped player in Copa America's history, is now the record holder for most minutes played in the tournament history.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:42 AM

81' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Nicolas Tagliafico - sportzpoint.com

 

Yellow card for Nicolas Tagliafico.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:41 AM

80' | Double change for Ecuador

Angel Mena and John Yeboah replace Enner Valencia and Carlos Gruezo.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:38 AM

78' | Change for Argentina

Scaloni makes his first change as Giovani Lo Celso replace Enzo Fernandez. Otamendi comes in for Lisandro.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:37 AM

77' | Yellow card

Nicolas Gonzalez recieves a yellow card for a foul.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:36 AM

75' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Moises Caicedo.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:34 AM

Tough

Jul 5, 2024, 2:33 AM

68' | Messi goes off-target

A chance for Lionel Messi to be on the scoresheet for the first time in the tournament. However, he misses his target this time.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:28 AM

65' | Change for Argentina

Julian Alvarez replaces Lautaro Martinez.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:25 AM

62' | Valencia misses the penalty

Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarter-finals LIVE Updates | Valencia missed a penalty for Ecuador; ARG 1-0 ECU - sportzpoint.com

 

That is a very very poor penalty taken by the Ecuador captain. He hits the post. He did not even connect the ball properly.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:24 AM

60' | Handball by De Paul | Penalty to Ecuador

Handball by De Paul - sportzpoint.com

Jul 5, 2024, 2:15 AM

55' | Lautaro Martinez misses the target

His first shot of the day and the top scorer of this edition misses his target. Emi Martinez with the excellent goal kick to find Lautaro on the run before he misfired the ball wide.

Jul 5, 2024, 2:13 AM

53' | Cristian Romero is injured

Cristian Romero is injured and looks in serious pain after a tussle with Caicedo. 

Jul 5, 2024, 2:05 AM

46' | The second half starts

The second half of the match starts!

Jul 5, 2024, 1:57 AM

That goal from Martinez

Jul 5, 2024, 1:51 AM

Half-time | Argentina 1-0 Ecuador

First half is done and Argentina leave the field with a 1-0 lead. Lisandro Martinez with his first international goal to give him the lead from a Lionel Messi corner. Ecuador, who had a great start to the game, could not keep up with the speed and quality of the defending champions.

Jul 5, 2024, 1:49 AM

45' | Two minutes added

Two minutes added as injury time in the first half!

Jul 5, 2024, 1:47 AM

43' | Foul by Valencia

Already on a yellow, Valencia is living by the sword here. He elbows De Paul down and the Argentine midfielder is down with the referee having a word with him.

Jul 5, 2024, 1:39 AM

36' | Licha scores | ARG 1-0 ECU

Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarter-finals LIVE Updates | Lisandro Martinez scores; Argentina lead 1-0 - sportzpoint.com

 

Lisandro Martinez scores for Argentina. Messi with the corner and Mac Allister gets the ball to the far post as Lisandro Martinez heads the ball inside the goal. Dominguez had a touch on the ball, but it was already in. Argentina take the lead.

Jul 5, 2024, 1:36 AM

34' | Enzo misses another chances

Enzo upon receiving the ball from Messi in the middle had a great run before getting the blocked by one of the defenders.

Jul 5, 2024, 1:32 AM

29' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Valencia for a foul on Mac Allister. - sportzpoint.com

 

Yellow card for Valencia for a foul on Mac Allister.

Jul 5, 2024, 1:30 AM

27' | Enzo goes off target

Enzo with Argentina's first big chance as he jumps high to get the header. But his header goes over the the goal. 

Jul 5, 2024, 1:29 AM

26' | No impact from Messi yet

Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarter-finals LIVE Updates - Lionel Messi - sportzpoint.com

Jul 5, 2024, 1:25 AM

20' | "Si se puede"

"Si se puede" chants Ecuador fans. It means "it is possible" as Argentina have started the first twenty minutes a bit shaky!

Jul 5, 2024, 1:19 AM

15' | Martinez makes an early save

Great save from the big man! Caicedo with a great run on the left before making a cutback to Sarmiento. However, his first touch was a tad big and Martinez was able to come out and cut the angle down. He sticks his left out and makes a great save.

Jul 5, 2024, 1:15 AM

10' | Nothing to note yet

Both teams have been playing among themselves but no chances for either team. Nothing has happened yet to note.

Jul 5, 2024, 1:11 AM

7' | Ecuador looking good

Not pressing that high, but Ecuador surely looking to press high with Caicedo playing at higher than normal.

Jul 5, 2024, 1:03 AM

Kick-off

The quarter-final is underaway

Jul 5, 2024, 12:58 AM

Will this happen tonight?

Jul 5, 2024, 12:52 AM

Cute moments during the warmups

Jul 5, 2024, 12:48 AM

History for Kendry Pรกez

Kendry Pรกez is now the youngest player in Copa Amรฉrica history to appear in a quarterfinal - sportzpoint.com

 

At 17 years and 61 days old, Kendry Pรกez is now the youngest player in Copa Amรฉrica history to appear in a quarterfinal. 

Jul 5, 2024, 12:36 AM

Messi and family in the house

Jul 5, 2024, 12:35 AM

They are here too

Jul 5, 2024, 12:35 AM

Checked In

Jul 5, 2024, 12:33 AM

They are here

Jul 5, 2024, 12:33 AM

He is everywhere

Jul 5, 2024, 12:21 AM

Team News: Ecuador Line Up

Lineup: Dominguez, Hincapie, Pacho, Torres, Preciado, Gruezo, Sarmiento, M. Caicedo, Franco, Paez, Valencia

Subs: Hurtado, Rodriguez, Mena, Minda, Yeboah, Micolta, Cifuentes, Ortiz, Galindez, Loor, Ramirez, Corozo, Ordonez, J. Caicedo, Porozo

Jul 5, 2024, 12:20 AM

Team News: Messi fit to play

Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarter-finals LIVE Updates - Lionel Messi in the playing XI for Argentina despite injury concerns - sportzpoint.com

 

Argentina Lineup: E. Martinez, Tagliafico, Li. Martinez, Romero, Molina, Gonzalez, Fernandez, Mac Allister, De Paul, La. Martinez, Messi

Subs: Montiel, Acuna, Lo Celso, Di Maria, Alvarez, Palacios, Pezzella, Otamendi, Garnacho, Martinez Quarta, Rulli, Carboni, Paredes, Rodriguez, Armani

Jul 5, 2024, 12:09 AM

Gentle reminder

There will be no extra-time on the Copa America 2024 knockouts except for the finals. If the score is equal in the full time of 90 minutes, we will be heading straight into the penalties.

Jul 5, 2024, 12:07 AM

Argentina looking for their straight fifth Copa America semi-finals

Lionel Messi wins Copa America: Argentina star ecstatic after winning his  first major international trophy - Eurosport

 

The joint-most successful team alongside Uruguay (15 titles), are looking for their fifth consecutive semi-final birth today. The last time they failed to make the final four was in 2011 when Uruguay beat them on their home soil in the penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Jul 5, 2024, 12:03 AM

Argentina won their last eight games in all competitions

Argentina won their last eight games in all competitions - sportzpoint.com

 

Argentina have won all their last eight matches across all competitions, matching their best winning streak under Lionel Scaloni, who joined them in 2018.

Jul 4, 2024, 11:59 PM

Argentina vs Ecuador: Last five meetings

Argentina vs Ecuador: Angel di Maria scored the lone goal for Argentina in a 1-0 win when these two teams last met - sportzpoint.com
Angel Di Maria scored the lone goal for Argentina in a 1-0 win when these two teams last met
Last five matches between these two nations
  • June 9, 2024: Argentina 1-0 Ecuador (International friendly)
  • September 7, 2023: Argentina 1-0 Ecuador (FIFA World Cup qualifiers)
  • March 29, 2022: Ecuador 1-1 Argentina (FIFA World Cup qualifiers)
  • July 3, 2021: Argentina 3-0 Ecuador (Copa America)
  • October 8, 2020: Argentina 1-0 Ecuador (FIFA World Cup qualifiers)

Jul 4, 2024, 11:55 PM

Argentina vs Ecuador: Overall Head-to-head stat

Ecuador have beaten five times in all competitions in the 40 matches between the two teams. 

Matches: 40

Argentina: 24

Draws: 11

Ecuador: 5

Jul 4, 2024, 11:51 PM

Argentina are unbeaten against Ecuador in Copa America History

Argentina vs Ecuador Head-to-head in Copa America history - sportzpoint.com

 

In the 16 games between the two Argentina won 11 times and have drawn the game five times so far in Copa America history. Will this be the first time Ecuador get a win over the defending champions? Or, Argentina will continue their winning run?

Jul 4, 2024, 11:47 PM

Ecuador Copa America squad

Goalkeepers: Hernan Galindez (Huracan), Alexander Dominguez (LDU Quito), Moises Ramirez (Independiente del Valle).

Defenders: Piero Hincapie (Bayer Leverkusen), William Pacho (Eintracht Frankfurt), Felix Torres (Corinthians), Joel Ordonez (Club Bruges), Andres Micolta (Pachuca), Jackson Porozo (Troyes), Layan Loor (CD Universidad Catolica), Jose Hurtado (RB Bragantino), Angelo Preciado (Sparta Prague).

Midfielders: Carlos Gruezo (San Jose Earthquakes), Moises Caicedo (Chelsea), Alan Franco (Atletico Mineiro), Jose Cifuentes (Cruzeiro), Joao Ortiz (Independiente del Valle), Kendry Paez (Independiente del Valle), Jeremy Sarmiento (Ipswich Town), John Yeboah (Rakow Czestochowa), Angel Mena (Leon), Alan Minda (Cercle Bruges), Janner Corozo (Barcelona S.C).

Forwards: Enner Valencia (Internacional), Kevin Rodriguez (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise), Jordy Caicedo (Atlas).

Jul 4, 2024, 11:46 PM

Agrentina's Copa America 2024 squad

Agrentina's Copa America 2024 squad - sportzpoint.com

 

Goalkeepers: Franco Armani (River Plate), Geronimo Rulli (Ajax), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)

Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (Nottingham Forest), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), German Pezzella (Real Betis), Lucas Martinez Quarta (Fiorentina), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Marcos Acuna (Sevilla), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon)

Midfielders: Guido Rodriguez (Real Betis), Leandro Paredes (Roma), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur)

Forwards: Angel Di Maria (Benfica), Valentin Carboni (A.C. Monza), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Julian Alvarez (Manchester City)

Jul 4, 2024, 11:43 PM

Argentina vs Ecuador LIVE streaming details

Below are the places where you can watch the Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 match LIVE.

  • Argentina: TyCSports, Telefรฉ, TV Pรบblica, and DSports
  • Ecuador: TV Ecuavisa, DirecTV
  • United States: FS1, TUDN, Univision
  • Canada: TSN
  • UK: Premier Sports
  • Bangladesh: T Sports.

Unfortunately, the match will not be streamed LIVE in India. But, you can get all the updates of the match from our LIVE blog.

Jul 4, 2024, 11:40 PM

When does the Argentina vs Ecuador match start?

The Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 match will be played at 8 pm Local time on (4th July) and 6.30 am (5th July) in the Indian Standard time. Since we are doing the coverage from India, we will be maintaining the IST time zone. 

Jul 4, 2024, 11:37 PM

Venue for the match

NGR stadium - Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 - sportzpoint.com

 

Name: NGR Stadium

Capacity: 72,220

This stadium is host to Houston Texans as well in the NFL. Being one of the biggest stadiums of the tournament, it is quite fitting that this stadium is being used for a high-profile team like Argentina in action. 

Jul 4, 2024, 11:33 PM

Match Details

  • Match: Argentina-Ecuador (Match 25, Quarterfinals)
  • Date and time: July 5, 2024, at 6.30 am IST
  • Stadium: NRG Stadium โ€“ Houston, Texas
  • Referee: Andrรฉs Matonte (URU)
  • Assistant referees: Nicolรกs Tarรกn (URU) and Martรญn Soppi (URU)
  • Fourth referee: Gustavo Tejera (URU)
  • VAR: Leodรกn Gonzรกlez (URU)
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Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team

Teenage football star Lamine Yamal created his greatest football XI of all time, which had legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr. and four Spanish team greats.

Jul 22, 2025, 7:29 AMโ€ข10 min read

Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team | sportzpoint.com

Lamine Yamal just created his greatest football XI of all time with Real Madrid and Barcelona legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The recently turned 18 year old teenage star has been one of the best footballers in the world currently from two seasons. 

The Spaniard had a Ballon d'Or 2025 worthy season with FC Barcelona as he helped the Catalan club regain La Liga and win a domestic treble. Not only that, he was super influential in Spain winning the Euro 2024 as he was named the best young player of the tournament.

The La Masia product has recently signed a groundbreaking contract with FC Barcelona till 2031. Moreover you will be wearing the famous No. 10 jersey of Lionel Messi from 2025-26 season. 

Yamal made an appearance on China Media Group's "Total Soccer" program and he was asked to create his greatest football XI of all-time. The youngster made an scintillating attack consisting Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine great Lionel Messi. Not only that he had four Spain legends in his lineup as most of his XI players are from La Liga giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Read Also | 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10

Lamine Yamal's Greatest Football XI

Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team | sportzpoint.com

Goalkeeper

Iker Casillas

Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team | sportzpoint.com
Image | UEFA Euro on X

With more than 400 clean sheets in his entire career Iker Casillas is one of the greatest goalkeepers of the modern football. The Spaniard was not only athletic but was brave in making decisions while pulling up some great saves for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.

Read Also | 10 great goals scored by goalkeepers

Iker Casillas is the player with second most apperances for Los Blancos and led them to many titles in his career. Not only that as he was as much a key player for Spain as he led the La Roja to their first major trophy in 44 years when they won the Euro 2008. Casillas had only conecced two goals in that entire tournameent.

Casillas won 23 major trophies in his career which includes 3 UEFA Champions League, 2 European Championships, 5 La Liga titles, and a FIFA World Cup.

Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Conceded Clean Sheets
Club Real Madrid 725 751 264
FC Porto 156 116 74
Real Madrid B 4 2 2
Club Career Total 885 869 340
International Total International Career 167 102 93
Total Career Club + International 1,052 971 433

Right-Back

Dani Alves

Greatest football XI of all-time: Dani Alves | sportzpoint.com
Image | FC Barcelona

43 career trophies, the second most in football history, trophies across Europe, 280 goal contributions as a right-back and countless brave tackles, Dani Alves is surely one of the greats of the game. 

Although the Brazilian ended his career with bitter sweet experiences and cotroveries, no one can deny his ceredbilty as a footballer. 

Alves won 43 trophies in career, which had 3 Champions Leagues with FC Barcelona and 9 League titles across three leagues along with one Olympic title with Brazil.

Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Assists
Club Barcelona 408 22 105
Sevilla FC 249 16 38
Sรฃo Paulo 95 9 14
Paris SG 73 8 17
Juventus 33 6 7
UNAM Pumas 13 0 5
EC Bahia 10 2 2
Club Career Total 881 63 188
International Total International Career 126 8 21
Total Career Club + International 1,007 71 209

Read Also | Reliving Barcelona's Golden Era: A Tribute to Footballing Brilliance

Center-Backs

Gerard Pique & Sergio Ramos

Greatest football XI of all-time: Gerard Pique & Sergio Ramos | sportzpoint.com
The Independent

Here comes the two of the greatest center-backs of the modern era. Both defenders were part of the Golden generation of Spanish football where they won back-to-back three international trophies from 2008 to 2012. 

Pique, who won 39 trophies for FC Barcelona, Manchester United and Spain, had a stellar career as a defender. The FC Barcelona legend won four Champions League titles along with 9 La Liga titles, which makes him one of the most successful defenders of all-time.

Pique's stats
Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Assists
Club Barcelona 616 53 13
Real Zaragoza 28 3 -
Manchester United 23 2 1
Club Career Total 667 58 14
International Spain 102 5 2
Total Career Club + International 769 63 16

Meantime, Ramos who is one of highest scoring defenders in football history is known for his performances in clutch moments. Moreover, he was crucial for Real Madrid as a leader and defender while winning four Champions League for them.

Ramo's stats
Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Assists
Club Real Madrid 671 101 40
Sevilla FC 87 10 1
Paris SG 58 6 1
Monterrey 15 5 -
Club Career Total 831 122 42
International Spain 180 23 8
Total Career Club + International 1,011 145 50

Left-back 

Marcelo

Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team - Marcelo | sportzpoint.com

Marcelo, the Brazilian defender is one of the most loved players of the modern era. Quoted by Cristiano Ronaldo as the one of the best players he has played with, the Real Madrid legend won 5 Champions League titles and 6 La Liga, all for the Los Blancos.

Marcelo played 546 games for Real Madrid while having 58 appearences for Brazil.

Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Assists
Club Real Madrid 546 38 103
Fluminense 107 11 5
Olympiacos 10 3 -
Club Career Total 663 52 108
International Brazil 58 6 11
Total Career Club + International 721 58 119

Attacking mid-field

Zinedine Zidane

Greatest football XI of all-time: Zinedine Zidane | sportzpoint.com
Image | Football Espana

Now if we are talking about class, clutch moments, flair and midfield greatness, you will have to have Zinedine Zidane in your playing XI. Lamine Yamal thus had the French and Real Madrid great in his playing XI.

Zidane, the 1998 Ballon d'Or winner with Juventus, helped Franch win the 1998 FIFA World Cup. In total he won 16 major trophies in his career. 

Zidane formed a teriffic mid-field in that Galactico team in the mid 2000s with Luis Figo, Ronaldo Nazario, David Beckham and Roberto Carlos. His peformance in big moments influenced Yamal chose over Barcelona legends like Xavi, Andrรฉs Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets in his greatest football XI.

Zidane won only Champions League title, in which he scored in the final, against Bayer Leverkusen in 2002.

Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Assists
Club Real Madrid 227 49 67
Juventus 212 31 50
G. Bordeaux 179 39 24
Cannes 71 6 -
Club Career Total 689 125 141
International France 108 31 29
Total Career Club + International 797 156 170

Read Also | Kylian Mbappe named all-time XI including Ronaldo, Messi, Ronaldinho & Neymar

Neymar Jr.

Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team | sportzpoint.com
Image | FC Barcelona on X

Probbaly the greatest showstopper of the modern football, Neymar Jr., formed one of the greatest trios of football alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. 

The Brazilian's dribbling skill had made him one of the biggest attackers in the world which made PSG sign him for a controversial record fee of ยฃ200m. Neymar scored the most goals for his country, Brazil while raking up goals for teams like FC Barcelona, PSG and Santos.

Read Also | MSN vs BBC: Rivalry of football's greatest trio in stats

Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Assists
Club Santos 239 140 69
Barcelona 186 105 76
Paris SG 173 118 79
Al-Hilal 7 1 3
Club Career Total 605 364 227
International Brazil 128 79 59
Total Career Club + International 733 443 286

Lionel Messi

Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team | sportzpoint.com
Image | FC Barcelona

The greatest playmaker in football history, Lionel Messi was a no-brainer in Lamine Yamal's greatest football XI of all-time. With 46 trophies, Messi is the player with most trophies in football history. Moreover, the Agrentine is the player with most goal contributions in football history. 

The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner, just like Lamine Yamal himself, was a La Masia product. Not only that, he was the one who had early connection with Yamal, in a once-in-a-generation photos for UNESCO, where Messi was seen holding a toddler Lamine Yamal.

Messi, who has the record of most non-penalty goals in 21st century, scored the most goals for FC Barcelona and Argentina and surely will be there in everyone's all-time football XI. 

Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Assists
Club Barcelona 778 672 303
Paris SG 75 32 35
Miami 68 58 26
Club Career Total 921 762 364
International Argentina 193 112 61
Total Career Club + International 1,114 874 425

Right Wing

Ronaldinho

Greatest football XI of all-time: Ronaldinho | sportzpoint.com
Image | FC Barcelona

Ronaldinho's presence on the right wing proves how much Lamine Yamal is influenced with Brazilian style of football. Ronaldinho, the 2005 Ballon d'Or winner was one of the most eye-catching footballers of his time. 

The former FC Barcelona legend had the flair, style and skill which made even the opponents appreciate him. 

However his off-field life shoretned his carrer, which could have become more legendary. He won 11 major trophies including one Champions League and one FIFA World Cup.

Read Also | Top 12 players with most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century

Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Assists
Club Barcelona 207 94 69
AC Milan 95 26 29
Atlรฉtico-MG 85 28 30
Paris SG 77 25 19
Grรชmio 72 27 9
Flamengo 72 28 17
Querรฉtaro FC 29 8 8
Fluminense 9 0 0
Club Career Total 646 236 181
International Brazil 97 33 29
Total Career Club + International 743 269 210

Left Wing

Cristiano Ronaldo

Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team | sportzpoint.com
Image | sportico.com

The greatest goalscorer of the world with 938 goals and counting for his clubs and country combined, is a must in any World XI. Ronaldo, who started as a winger at Manchester United, became a goal scoring machine at Real Madrid. 

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has won 36 major trophies in his career, including 5 Champions League titles and one European Championships.

Ronaldo's pace, agression, and will to score goal is an asset for any team and looks like Yamal knows that too.

Level Team / Category Appearances Goals Assists
Club Real Madrid 438 450 131
Manchester United 346 145 64
Juventus 134 101 22
Al-Nassr 105 93 19
Sporting CP 31 5 6
Club Career Total 1,060 800 242
International Portugal 221 138 45
International Career Total 221 138 โ€“
Total Career 1,275 938 287

Striker

Ronaldo Nazario

Greatest football XI of all-time: Ronaldo Nazario | sportzpoint.com
Image | FC Barcelona

Now, here is the ultimate striker. The finishing skill, goal scoring ability, flair, agression, shooting and the ball control - all of these makes Ronaldo Nazario the ultimate striker. 

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner is the youngest winner of the award, when he won it in 1997 while playing for Inter Milan, after a successful 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Read Also | The greatest football XI as per Ronaldo Nazario: Check out the team

Ronaldo won 18 major trophies in his career and is the only player on this list two have played for both Ral Madrid and FC Barcelona. However, he is the only player not to win the Champions League which he has compensted by winning two FIFA World Cup titles.

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Messi vs Ronaldo: Who has scored the most non-penalty goals?

As Lionel Messi went past Cristiano Ronaldo's record of most non-penalty goals in the 21st century, we present you with a detailed Messi vs Ronaldo comparison of the stat.

Jul 21, 2025, 4:59 AMโ€ข4 min read

Messi vs Ronaldo: Who has scored the most non-penalty goals?

If you're a football buff, getting into every Messi vs Ronaldo stat and comparison might be a daily task for you. On Sportz Point, we have tried to cover every Messi vs Roanldo comparison possible for you. Today, we have something special for you. 

In this article, we will get to know every detail about the non-penalty goals scored by both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Recently, Lionel Messi has gone past Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of scoring the most non-penalty goals in the 21st century. How many goals did they score? We will get to know about this today. 

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What is a non-penalty goal?

This is quite easy and simple to understand. We know for a football geek like you, it is a simple answer. But, for everyone new to football, we have got you covered as well. 

A non-penalty goal is a goal scored from open play, not from the penalty spot. A penalty is something a footballer scores from 12 yards (11 meters) from the goal line and centred between the touchlines, which is called the penalty spot.

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Who has scored the most non-penalty goals?

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Since there is no definite record of the official goals scored in past, mostly in the 1970s, and before that, we will only consider the stats of the 21st century to answer this one. 

As of 21st July, 2025, Lionel Messi has scored the most non-penalty goals in the 21st century. The Argentine has scored 764 non-penalty goals in just 1114 appearances. 

Messi vs Ronaldo: Non-penalty goals comparison

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Messi after scoring his 764th non-penalty goal. Image | Inter Miami CF on X

Lionel Messi leads by one goal compared to Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to non-penalty goals scored in football. Messi has scored 764 non-penalty goals in just 1114 appearances, of which 676 came for the clubs he has played for. 

Messi has scored 111 non-penalty goals in the Champions League as well.

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Ronaldo after his latest goal for Al-Nassr. Image | AlNassrFC on X

Meantime, Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored the most goals in the 21st century, has scored 763 non-penalty goals till now in 1281 matches. Ronaldo has scored 646 non-penalty goals in his club career, which is 30 fewer than Messi's record. 

Read Also | Every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career

However, the Portuguese has a better record than Messi when it comes to the Champions League and international football. But he has played 167 more matches than Messi. 

Category Messi โ€“ Goals Messi โ€“ Mins/Goal Ronaldo โ€“ Goals Ronaldo โ€“ Mins/Goal
All-Time Non-Pen Goals 764 120 mins 763 137 mins
All-time Non-Pen goals% 87.5% - 81.35 -
All Time Club 676 112 mins 646 135 mins
League 474 107 mins 453 130 mins
Champions League 111 123 mins 121 135 mins
Other Club Cups 91 125 mins 72 170 mins
International 88 181 mins 117 151 mins

What percentage of Messi and Ronald's goals came in penalties?

Till now, Messi has converted 110 of the 141 he has taken so far. So, since he has scored 874 goals so far in his career, only 12.5% goals came through penalties. 

Meanwhile, as of 21st July, 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 175 penalty goals of the 208 penalties he has taken so far. And if we calculate it with the 938 career goals Ronaldo has, 18.65% goals came through penalties. 

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Top 12 players with most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century. Here are the top 12 players with most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century.

Jul 20, 2025, 3:13 PMโ€ข31 min read

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Hat tricks are one of the toughest and most exciting things in football. To score thrice in a single match is not only hard but also one of the rarest things as well. However, some players have made it look so easy.

Today, in this article, we will talk about the top ten players with most hat tricks in football in the 21st century.

But before that, let me answer the question that you have in your mind. I know that you want to know who has scored the most hat-tricks in football history.

Who has scored the most hat-tricks in football history?

Now that's a very tricky question to answer because there is a lack of proof with the data of football score lines from the past.

As per Guinness World Records, the Brazilian legend Pele has scored the most hat-tricks in football history. The former striker scored as many as 92 hat tricks in his career, with seven of them being for Brazil. However, since Pele never played in Europe, there is no exact data or proof to support the answer. Most of Pele's hat-tricks came in unofficial and friendlies as well.

Top 12 players with most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century

Now, to list the top ten players with most hat tricks in football in the 21st century, there will be no confusion, because we have the proof and the data to support our list. This data not only validates but also proves why keeping the record of every football stat is important.

With this list, you will know how the 21st century has been dominated by two of the greatest footballers in history.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have scored twice as many hat tricks as the 3rd player on the list has achieved.

Here is the full list of the top 12 players with most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century.

12. Sergio Aguero | 18 hat-tricks

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Aguero has scored a record 12 Premier League hat-tricks. Image | mancity.com

The former Manchester City and Argentina legend is one of the greatest strikers of this century. Sergio Aguero finished his career as one of the highest scorers in Premier League history with 180 goals for Manchester City in the league.

With 18 hat tricks to his name, including his club and international career, Aguero is the player with the 12th most hat-tricks in the 21st century.

Not surprisingly, twelve of his 18 hat tricks came for Manchester City, most in the Premier League. However, Aguero only scored one hat-trick for Argentina in his international career.

The former striker scored more than four goals three times in his career, all in the Premier League. 

Competition Club Date Match Goals
LaLiga Atlรฉtico de Madrid May 21, 2011 RCD Mallorca 3โ€“4 Atlรฉtico de Madrid 3
Premier League Manchester City Sep 10, 2011 Man City 3โ€“0 Wigan Athletic 3
FA Cup Manchester City Jan 25, 2014 Man City 4โ€“2 Watford FC 3
Premier League Manchester City Oct 18, 2014 Man City 4โ€“1 Tottenham Hotspur 4
UEFA Champions League Manchester City Nov 25, 2014 Man City 3โ€“2 Bayern Munich 3
Premier League Manchester City May 10, 2015 Man City 6โ€“0 Queens Park Rangers 3
International Friendlies Argentina Jun 7, 2015 Argentina 5โ€“0 Bolivia 3
Premier League Manchester City Oct 3, 2015 Man City 6โ€“1 Newcastle United 5
Premier League Manchester City Apr 16, 2016 Chelsea FC 0โ€“3 Man City 3
UEFA Champions League Qualifying Manchester City Aug 16, 2016 Steaua Bucharest 0โ€“5 Man City 3
UEFA Champions League Manchester City Sep 14, 2016 Man City 4โ€“0 Borussia Mรถnchengladbach 3
Premier League Manchester City Sep 16, 2017 Watford FC 0โ€“6 Man City 3
Premier League Manchester City Jan 20, 2018 Man City 3โ€“1 Newcastle United 3
Premier League Manchester City Feb 10, 2018 Man City 5โ€“1 Leicester City 4
Premier League Manchester City Aug 19, 2018 Man City 6โ€“1 Huddersfield Town 3
Premier League Manchester City Feb 3, 2019 Man City 3โ€“1 Arsenal FC 3
Premier League Manchester City Feb 10, 2019 Man City 6โ€“0 Chelsea FC 3
Premier League Manchester City Jan 12, 2020 Aston Villa 1โ€“6 Man City 3

11. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 18

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 Huntelaar scored 8 hat-tricks for Schalke. Image | uefa.com

Now, this name can come as a surprise to many Gen-Z football followers. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, the former Dutch and Ajax centre-forward, scored 18 hat-tricks in his stunning football career.

Although three of his 18 hat-tricks came in the second division of the Dutch League, they are considered official hat-tricks.

Huntelaar scored seven hat-tricks for Ajax and eight for German club FC Schalke. He could only score one international hat-trick for the Netherlands.

Huntelaar scored 366 goals in his career and also featured for clubs like Real Madrid and AC Milan.

Competition Club Date Match Goals
Keuken Kampioen Divisie AGOVV Apeldoorn Aug 22, 2003 Heracles Almelo 2โ€“4 AGOVV Apeldoorn 3
Keuken Kampioen Divisie AGOVV Apeldoorn Sep 19, 2003 AGOVV Apeldoorn 4โ€“2 BV Veendam 3
Keuken Kampioen Divisie AGOVV Apeldoorn Apr 12, 2004 AGOVV Apeldoorn 5โ€“2 HFC Haarlem 3
Eredivisie SC Heerenveen Apr 22, 2005 SC Heerenveen 7โ€“1 RBC Roosendaal 3
Eredivisie SC Heerenveen Oct 15, 2005 NAC Breda 0โ€“3 SC Heerenveen 3
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Feb 19, 2006 Ajax 6โ€“0 RBC Roosendaal 4
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Mar 5, 2006 Ajax 6โ€“0 Sparta Rotterdam 3
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Dec 17, 2006 SBV Excelsior 1โ€“3 Ajax 3
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Mar 11, 2007 Twente Enschede 1โ€“4 Ajax 3
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Aug 19, 2007 De Graafschap 1โ€“8 Ajax 4
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Apr 6, 2008 Ajax 4โ€“1 De Graafschap 3
European Qualifiers Netherlands Sep 3, 2010 San Marino 0โ€“5 Netherlands 3
DFB-Pokal FC Schalke 04 Jul 31, 2011 FC Teningen 1โ€“11 Schalke 4
Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 Aug 13, 2011 Schalke 5โ€“1 1.FC Kรถln 3
Europa League Qualifying FC Schalke 04 Aug 25, 2011 Schalke 6โ€“1 HJK Helsinki 4
UEFA Europa League FC Schalke 04 Feb 23, 2012 Schalke 3โ€“1 AET Viktoria Plzen 3
UEFA Europa League FC Schalke 04 Mar 15, 2012 Schalke 4โ€“1 Twente Enschede 3
Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 Apr 28, 2013 Schalke 4โ€“1 Hamburger SV 3
Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 Mar 8, 2014 Schalke 4โ€“0 Hoffenheim 3
Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 Nov 29, 2014 Schalke 4โ€“1 Mainz 05 3
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Apr 13, 2019 Ajax 6โ€“2 Excelsior 3

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#10. Mario Gomez | 18

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Gomez after scoring his 11th Bundesliga hat-trick. Image | uefa.com

The former German striker is one of the most underrated players of his generation. Over his entire career, Mario Gomez scored 333 goals in 610 games for teams like FC Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart and Fiorentina.

The one-time Champions League and three-time Bundesliga winner scored 18 hat-tricks in his career.

12 of his hat-tricks came for FC Bayern Munich, while four came for Stuttgart and one each for Wolfsburg and Germany.

Competition Club Date Match Goals
1.Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart Mar 8, 2008 VfB Stuttgart 6โ€“3 Werder Bremen 3
DFB-Pokal VfB Stuttgart Jan 30, 2008 Werder Bremen II 2โ€“3 VfB Stuttgart 3
1.Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart Apr 18, 2009 1.FC Kรถln 0โ€“3 VfB Stuttgart 3
1.Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart May 9, 2009 VfB Stuttgart 4โ€“1 Wolfsburg 4
International Friendlies Germany Jun 2, 2009 UAE 2โ€“7 Germany 4
1.Bundesliga Bayern Munich Dec 19, 2010 VfB Stuttgart 3โ€“5 Bayern Munich 3
UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich Nov 3, 2010 CFR Cluj 0โ€“4 Bayern Munich 3
1.Bundesliga Bayern Munich Oct 16, 2010 Bayern Munich 3โ€“0 Hannover 96 3
1.Bundesliga Bayern Munich Jan 22, 2011 Bayern Munich 5โ€“1 Kaiserslautern 3
1.Bundesliga Bayern Munich Apr 17, 2011 Bayern Munich 5โ€“1 Leverkusen 3
1.Bundesliga Bayern Munich May 7, 2011 St. Pauli 1โ€“8 Bayern Munich 3
1.Bundesliga Bayern Munich Aug 27, 2011 Kaiserslautern 0โ€“3 Bayern Munich 3
1.Bundesliga Bayern Munich Sep 10, 2011 Bayern Munich 7โ€“0 SC Freiburg 4
UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich Nov 2, 2011 Bayern Munich 3โ€“2 Napoli 3
1.Bundesliga Bayern Munich Mar 10, 2012 Bayern Munich 7โ€“1 Hoffenheim 3
UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich Mar 13, 2012 Bayern Munich 7โ€“0 Basel 4
DFB-Pokal Bayern Munich Apr 16, 2013 Bayern Munich 6โ€“1 Wolfsburg 3
1.Bundesliga VfL Wolfsburg Apr 2, 2017 Leverkusen 3โ€“3 Wolfsburg 3

#9. Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 20

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Ibra scored 10 hat-tricks for PSG. Image | PSG on X.

One of the most acrobatic and threatening strikers of the modern era, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the highest scorers of the 21st century.

The Swedish legend is perhaps one of the greatest players to never win the UEFA Champions League despite playing for teams like FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester United, PSG and Juventus.

Read Also | Players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever

Zlatan scored 20 hat-tricks in his career, among which half were for PSG. He scored four hat-tricks for his country, Sweden.

Competition Club Date Match Goals Assists Minutes
World Cup qualification Europe Sweden Sep 4, 2004 Malta 0โ€“7 Sweden 4 โ€“ 90'
Serie A Juventus FC Apr 17, 2005 Juventus 5โ€“2 Lecce 3 โ€“ 90'
European Qualifiers Sweden Jun 7, 2011 Sweden 5โ€“0 Finland 3 1 66'
International Friendlies Sweden Nov 14, 2012 Sweden 4โ€“2 England 4 โ€“ 90'
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Dec 11, 2012 Valenciennes 0โ€“4 PSG 3 โ€“ 90'
UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain Oct 23, 2013 Anderlecht 0โ€“5 PSG 4 โ€“ 90'
International Friendlies Sweden Aug 14, 2013 Sweden 4โ€“2 Norway 3 โ€“ 90'
Coupe de France Paris Saint-Germain Jan 8, 2014 Brest 2โ€“5 PSG 3 1 63'
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Feb 23, 2014 Toulouse 2โ€“4 PSG 3 โ€“ 90'
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Aug 31, 2014 PSG 5โ€“0 AS Saint-ร‰tienne 3 โ€“ 73'
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Mar 20, 2015 PSG 3โ€“1 Lorient 3 1 90'
Coupe de France Paris Saint-Germain Apr 8, 2015 PSG 4โ€“1 AS Saint-ร‰tienne 3 โ€“ 90'
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Mar 13, 2016 Troyes 0โ€“9 PSG 4 1 90'
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Apr 2, 2016 PSG 4โ€“1 Nice 3 โ€“ 90'
UEFA Europa League Manchester United Feb 16, 2017 Man Utd 3โ€“0 AS Saint-ร‰tienne 3 1 90'
Major League Soccer LA Galaxy Jul 30, 2018 LA Galaxy 4โ€“3 Orlando City 3 1 90'
Major League Soccer LA Galaxy Jul 20, 2019 LA Galaxy 3โ€“2 Los Angeles FC 3 โ€“ 90'
Major League Soccer LA Galaxy Sep 16, 2019 LA Galaxy 7โ€“2 Sporting Kansas City 3 โ€“ 90

#8 Neymar | 21

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Neymar scored four hat-tricks for Barcelona. Image | fcbarcelona.com

The Brazilian modern-day great, Neymar, is one of the most loved and eye-catching footballers of the 21st century. Neymar is Brazil's highest goal scorer ever, with 79 goals in 120 matches.

The attacking midfielder made his name with Brazilian club Santos and then went on to conquer Europe with FC Barcelona and PSG before joining Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

Four of his 21 hat tricks came for Brazil, which is the second most for the five-time world champion nation. He scored four hat tricks each for FC Barcelona and PSG, while scoring eight hat tricks for his home club, Santos. 

Competition Club Date Match Goals Assists Minutes
Campeonato Paulista Santos FC Feb 10, 2012 Botafogo FC 1โ€“4 Santos FC 3 โ€“ 90'
Copa Libertadores Santos FC Mar 7, 2012 Santos FC 3โ€“1 Internacional 3 โ€“ 90'
Campeonato Paulista Santos FC Mar 30, 2012 Santos FC 5โ€“0 Guaratinguetรก 3 โ€“ 90'
Campeonato Paulista (Fase final) Santos FC Apr 29, 2012 Sรฃo Paulo FC 1โ€“3 Santos FC 3 โ€“ 90'
International Friendlies Brazil Sep 11, 2012 Brazil 8โ€“0 China 3 โ€“ 72'
UEFA Champions League FC Barcelona Dec 11, 2013 Barcelona 6โ€“1 Celtic 3 1 81'
International Friendlies Brazil Mar 5, 2014 South Africa 0โ€“5 Brazil 3 โ€“ 90'
International Friendlies Brazil Oct 14, 2014 Brazil 4โ€“0 Japan 4 โ€“ 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Sep 27, 2014 Barcelona 6โ€“0 Granada 3 โ€“ 90'
Copa do Brasil Santos FC Apr 15, 2010 Santos FC 8โ€“1 Guarani 5 โ€“ 90'
Campeonato Brasileiro Sรฉrie A Santos FC Nov 21, 2010 Goiรกs EC 1โ€“4 Santos FC 3 2 90'
Campeonato Brasileiro Sรฉrie A Santos FC Oct 29, 2011 Santos FC 4โ€“1 Atlรฉtico Paranaense 4 1 90'
Campeonato Brasileiro Sรฉrie A Santos FC Nov 3, 2012 Cruzeiro 0โ€“4 Santos FC 3 1 90'
Campeonato Paulista Santos FC Apr 13, 2013 Uniรฃo Barbarense 0โ€“4 Santos FC 4 โ€“ 90'
UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain Oct 3, 2018 PSG 6โ€“1 Red Star Belgrade 3 โ€“ 82'
UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain Dec 9, 2020 PSG 5โ€“1 BaลŸakลŸehir 3 1 90'
World Cup Qual. South America Brazil Oct 14, 2020 Peru 2โ€“4 Brazil 3 2 90'
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Jan 17, 2018 PSG 8โ€“0 Dijon 4 2 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona May 14, 2017 Las Palmas 1โ€“4 Barcelona 3 1 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Oct 17, 2015 Barcelona 5โ€“2 Rayo Vallecano 4 3 90'
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Apr 9, 2022 Clermont 1โ€“6 PSG 3 1 90'

#7 Kylian Mbappe | 22

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Mbappe till now has scored 3 hat-tricks for Real Madrid. Image | Real Madrid on X

Now here comes the new generation superstar. Kylian Mbappe has already broken multiple football records in his short career for AS Monaco, PSG, Real Madrid and France.

One of the youngest goal scorers in FIFA World Cup history and one of the youngest ever to score in a World Cup final, Kylian Mbappe is indeed made for greatness.

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Mbappe has already scored 22 hat-tricks in his career, which include one in the famous FIFA World Cup 2022 final as well. The youngster, who is often compared with Cristiano Ronaldo, has scored 14 hat-tricks for PSG and three for France. The rest came for AS Monaco (2) and Real Madrid (3).

Competition Club Date Match Goals
Coupe de la Ligue AS Monaco Dec 14, 2016 AS Monaco 7โ€“0 Stade Rennais FC 3
Ligue 1 AS Monaco Feb 11, 2017 AS Monaco 5โ€“0 FC Metz 3
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Oct 7, 2018 PSG 5โ€“0 Olympique Lyon 4
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Jan 19, 2019 PSG 9โ€“0 EA Guingamp 3
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Apr 21, 2019 PSG 3โ€“1 AS Monaco 3
UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain Oct 22, 2019 Club Brugge 0โ€“5 PSG 3
Coupe de France Paris Saint-Germain Mar 4, 2020 Olympique Lyon 1โ€“5 PSG 3
UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain Feb 16, 2021 FC Barcelona 1โ€“4 PSG 3
Coupe de France Paris Saint-Germain Jan 3, 2022 Vannes OC 0โ€“4 PSG 3
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain May 21, 2022 PSG 5โ€“0 FC Metz 3
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Aug 21, 2022 Lille 1โ€“7 PSG 3
World Cup 2022 France Dec 18, 2022 Argentina 7โ€“5 pens France 3
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Apr 9, 2022 Clermont Foot 1โ€“6 PSG 3
Coupe de France Paris Saint-Germain Jan 23, 2023 Pays de Cassel 0โ€“7 PSG 5
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Nov 11, 2023 Reims 0โ€“3 PSG 3
European Qualifiers France Nov 18, 2023 France 14โ€“0 Gibraltar 3
Coupe de France Paris Saint-Germain Jan 7, 2024 US Revel 0โ€“9 PSG 3
Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain Mar 17, 2024 Montpellier 2โ€“6 PSG 3
UEFA Champions League Real Madrid Feb 19, 2025 Real Madrid 3โ€“1 Manchester City 3
LaLiga Real Madrid Jan 25, 2025 Real Valladolid 0โ€“3 Real Madrid 3
LaLiga Real Madrid May 11, 2025 FC Barcelona 4โ€“3 Real Madrid 3

#6 Erling Haaland | 25

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In just two seasons, Haaland has already scored 8 Premier League hat-tricks. Image | premierleague.com

Norwegian Erling Haaland is a beast when it comes to scoring goals within the 'D box'. He would always see him at the right place at the right time, scoring some great acrobatic goals.

Haaland rose to fame with German club Borussia Dortmund and then unleashed his absolute best for Premier League club Manchester City. In his first season in the Premier League, he broke the record for the most goals in a season in the tournament (36).

In 329 matches, he has scored 24 hat-tricks and can only get better from here on. 11 of his hat-tricks came for Manchester City, among which 8 came in the Premier League, in only two seasons. 

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Competition Club Date Match Goals
UEFA EURO U19 Qualifiers Norway U19 Mar 27, 2018 Scotland U19 4โ€“5 Norway U19 3
Eliteserien Molde FK Jul 1, 2018 SK Brann 0โ€“4 Molde FK 4
U-20 World Cup Norway U20 May 30, 2019 Norway U20 12โ€“0 Honduras U20 9
ร–FB-Cup Red Bull Salzburg Jul 19, 2019 SC/ESV Parndorf 1โ€“7 Salzburg 3
Bundesliga Red Bull Salzburg Aug 10, 2019 Salzburg 5โ€“2 Wolfsberger AC 3
Bundesliga Red Bull Salzburg Sep 14, 2019 Salzburg 7โ€“2 TSV Hartberg 3
UEFA Champions League Red Bull Salzburg Sep 17, 2019 Salzburg 6โ€“2 KRC Genk 3
Bundesliga Red Bull Salzburg Nov 10, 2019 Wolfsberger AC 0โ€“3 Salzburg 3
Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund Jan 18, 2020 Augsburg 3โ€“5 Dortmund 3
UEFA Nations League B Norway Oct 11, 2020 Norway 4โ€“0 Romania 3
Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund Nov 21, 2020 Hertha BSC 2โ€“5 Dortmund 4
World Cup Qual. Europe Norway Sep 7, 2021 Norway 5โ€“1 Gibraltar 3
DFB-Pokal Borussia Dortmund Aug 7, 2021 SV Wehen 0โ€“3 Dortmund 3
Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund Apr 30, 2022 Dortmund 3โ€“4 Bochum 3
Premier League Manchester City Aug 27, 2022 Man City 4โ€“2 Crystal Palace 3
Premier League Manchester City Aug 31, 2022 Man City 6โ€“0 Nottingham Forest 3
Premier League Manchester City Oct 2, 2022 Man City 6โ€“3 Man United 3
Premier League Manchester City Jan 22, 2023 Man City 3โ€“0 Wolves 3
FA Cup Manchester City Mar 18, 2023 Man City 6โ€“0 Burnley 3
UEFA Champions League Manchester City Mar 14, 2023 Man City 7โ€“0 RB Leipzig 5
Premier League Manchester City Sep 2, 2023 Man City 5โ€“1 Fulham 3
FA Cup Manchester City Feb 27, 2024 Luton 2โ€“6 Man City 5
Premier League Manchester City May 4, 2024 Man City 5โ€“1 Wolves 4
International Friendlies Norway Jun 5, 2024 Norway 3โ€“0 Kosovo 3
Premier League Manchester City Aug 24, 2024 Man City 4โ€“1 Ipswich 3
Premier League Manchester City Aug 31, 2024 West Ham 1โ€“3 Man City 3
UEFA Nations League B Norway Nov 17, 2024 Norway 5โ€“0 Kazakhstan 3

#5 Harry Kane | 27

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Harry Kane has already scored 8 hat-tricks for FC Bayern Munich. Image | FCBayern on X

Harry Kane is the only English player on our list of the top 12 players with most hat tricks in football in 21st century. With 27 hat tricks in his career till now, Harry Kane is fifth on our list currently.

Read Also | Harry Kane becomes the fastest footballer to score 50 Bundesliga goals

The Tottenham Hotspur legend, who left Premier League with the second most goals in the competition's history, is now breaking records in the Bundesliga as well.

Kane scored 14 hat-tricks for Spurs and has already scored 8 hat-tricks for FC Bayern Munich in just two seasons.

Competition Club/National Team Date Match Goals Assists Minutes
UEFA Europa League Tottenham Hotspur Oct 23, 2014 Spurs 5โ€“1 Asteras Tripolis 3 โ€“ 90'
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur Mar 21, 2015 Spurs 4โ€“3 Leicester City 3 โ€“ 90'
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur Oct 25, 2015 Bournemouth 1โ€“5 Spurs 3 โ€“ 85'
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur Jan 14, 2017 Spurs 4โ€“0 West Brom 3 โ€“ 90'
FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur Feb 19, 2017 Fulham 0โ€“3 Spurs 3 โ€“ 75'
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur Feb 26, 2017 Spurs 4โ€“0 Stoke 3 1 86'
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur May 18, 2017 Leicester 1โ€“6 Spurs 4 1 90'
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur May 21, 2017 Hull 1โ€“7 Spurs 3 โ€“ 79'
UEFA Champions League Tottenham Hotspur Sep 26, 2017 APOEL 0โ€“3 Spurs 3 โ€“ 75'
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur Dec 23, 2017 Burnley 0โ€“3 Spurs 3 โ€“ 90'
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur Dec 26, 2017 Spurs 5โ€“2 Southampton 3 โ€“ 90'
World Cup 2018 England Jun 24, 2018 England 6โ€“1 Panama 3 1 63'
European Qualifiers England Sep 7, 2019 England 4โ€“0 Bulgaria 3 1 77'
European Qualifiers England Nov 14, 2019 England 7โ€“0 Montenegro 3 โ€“ 57'
UEFA Europa League Qual. Tottenham Hotspur Oct 1, 2020 Spurs 7โ€“2 Maccabi Haifa 3 1 75'
UEFA Conference League Tottenham Hotspur Sep 30, 2021 Spurs 5โ€“1 NS Mura 3 โ€“ 32'
World Cup Qualifiers England Nov 12, 2021 England 5โ€“0 Albania 3 1 63'
World Cup Qualifiers England Nov 15, 2021 San Marino 0โ€“10 England 4 โ€“ 63'
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Sep 23, 2023 Bayern 7โ€“0 Bochum 3 2 90'
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Oct 28, 2023 Bayern 8โ€“0 Darmstadt 3 1 90'
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Nov 4, 2023 Dortmund 0โ€“4 Bayern 3 โ€“ 90'
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Mar 9, 2024 Bayern 8โ€“1 Mainz 3 1 90'
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Sep 14, 2024 Holstein Kiel 1โ€“6 Bayern 3 2 90'
UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich Sep 17, 2024 Bayern 9โ€“2 Dinamo Zagreb 4 โ€“ 90'
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Oct 19, 2024 Bayern 4โ€“0 Stuttgart 3 โ€“ 90'
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Nov 22, 2024 Bayern 3โ€“0 Augsburg 3 1 90'

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#4 Luis Suarez | 30

Top 12 players with most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century - Luis Suarez - 30 hat-tricks | sportzpoint.com
Suarez scored 12 hat-tricks for FC Barcelona. Image | FC Barcelona on X.

Uruguayan legend Luis Suarez, who dominated European football first for Ajax and Liverpool and then for FC Barcelona, creating the famous M-S-N trio with Lionel Messi and Neymar, scored 30 hat-tricks in his career.

Suarez is currently playing for Inter Miami and has scored 505 goals so far in his career, among which 69 came for Uruguay. 

Twelve of his total 30 career hat-tricks came for FC Barcelona and 9 for Ajax during his early days.

Competition Club/National Team Date Match Goals Assists Minutes
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Mar 16, 2008 Ajax 4โ€“1 Willem II 3 โ€“ 90'
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Apr 12, 2009 Ajax 7โ€“0 Willem II 3 1 90'
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Aug 8, 2009 Ajax 4โ€“1 RKC Waalwijk 3 โ€“ 90'
UEFA Europa League Qual. Ajax Amsterdam Aug 20, 2009 Ajax 5โ€“0 Slovan Bratislava 4 โ€“ 90'
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Sep 20, 2009 VVV-Venlo 0โ€“4 Ajax 4 โ€“ 90'
KNVB Beker Ajax Amsterdam Dec 23, 2009 WHC Wezep 1โ€“14 Ajax 6 2 90'
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Feb 3, 2010 Ajax 4โ€“0 Roda JC 4 โ€“ 90'
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Apr 11, 2010 Ajax 7โ€“0 VVV-Venlo 3 โ€“ 90'
Eredivisie Ajax Amsterdam Aug 29, 2010 De Graafschap 0โ€“5 Ajax 3 โ€“ 90'
International Friendly Uruguay Oct 8, 2010 Indonesia 1โ€“7 Uruguay 3 3 90'
World Cup Qualifiers Uruguay Nov 11, 2011 Uruguay 4โ€“0 Chile 4 โ€“ 76'
Premier League Liverpool Apr 28, 2012 Norwich 0โ€“3 Liverpool 3 โ€“ 85'
Premier League Liverpool Mar 2, 2013 Wigan 0โ€“4 Liverpool 3 โ€“ 90'
Premier League Liverpool Oct 26, 2013 Liverpool 4โ€“1 West Brom 3 โ€“ 89'
Premier League Liverpool Dec 4, 2013 Liverpool 5โ€“1 Norwich 4 1 90'
FIFA Club World Cup FC Barcelona Dec 17, 2015 Barcelona 3โ€“0 Guangzhou Evergrande 3 โ€“ 90'
Copa del Rey FC Barcelona Feb 3, 2016 Barcelona 7โ€“0 Valencia 4 1 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Jan 17, 2016 Barcelona 6โ€“0 Athletic Bilbao 3 2 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Feb 14, 2016 Barcelona 6โ€“1 Celta Vigo 3 2 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Apr 20, 2016 Deportivo 0โ€“8 Barcelona 4 3 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Apr 23, 2016 Barcelona 6โ€“0 Sporting Gijรณn 4 โ€“ 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona May 14, 2016 Granada 0โ€“3 Barcelona 3 โ€“ 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Aug 20, 2016 Barcelona 6โ€“2 Real Betis 3 โ€“ 90'
Premier League Liverpool Mar 22, 2014 Cardiff 3โ€“6 Liverpool 3 1 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona May 2, 2015 Cรณrdoba 0โ€“8 Barcelona 3 1 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Oct 25, 2015 Barcelona 3โ€“1 Eibar 3 โ€“ 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Feb 24, 2018 Barcelona 6โ€“1 Girona 3 2 90'
LaLiga FC Barcelona Oct 28, 2018 Barcelona 5โ€“1 Real Madrid 3 โ€“ 90'
Grรชmio Sรฉrie A Grรชmio Nov 10, 2023 Botafogo 3โ€“4 Grรชmio 3 โ€“ 83'
MLS Inter Miami May 5, 2024 Inter Miami 6โ€“2 NY Red Bulls 3 1 84'

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#3 Robert Lewandowski | 34

Top 12 players with most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century - Luis Suarez - 34 | sportzpoint.com
Lewandowski has scored three hat-tricks for FC Barcelona. Image | FC Barcelona on X

If we do not count Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski of Poland has been the greatest footballer of this generation. It is harsh that he always gets compared to those two and has not recieve the appreciation he should get.

He was even unlucky not to win the 2020 Ballon d'Or, which was cancelled due to COVID-19. Apart from Messi and Cristiano, he is the only player to score over 100 Champions League goals.

Read Also | Highest scoring footballers of the 21st century

Lewandowski scored 34 hat-tricks in his career so far, and 20 of them came for FC Bayern Munich, where he won 8 Bundesliga and one Champions League titles. With 6 UCL hat-tricks, he is the player with the second most hat-tricks in the competition's history, only behind Lionel Messi. 

Competition Club/National Team Date Match Goals
Fortuna 1 Liga Znicz Pruszkow Sep 19, 2007 Znicz Pruszkow 4โ€“2 GKS Jastrzebie 3
Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund Oct 1, 2011 Dortmund 4โ€“0 Augsburg 3
DFB-Pokal Borussia Dortmund May 12, 2012 Dortmund 5โ€“2 Bayern Munich 3
UEFA Champions League Borussia Dortmund Apr 24, 2013 Dortmund 4โ€“1 Real Madrid 4
Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund Nov 1, 2013 Dortmund 6โ€“1 Stuttgart 3
Euro Qualifiers Poland Sep 7, 2014 Gibraltar 0โ€“7 Poland 4
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Sep 22, 2015 Bayern 5โ€“1 Wolfsburg 5
UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich Sep 29, 2015 Bayern 5โ€“0 Dinamo Zagreb 3
Euro Qualifiers Poland Jun 13, 2015 Poland 4โ€“0 Georgia 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Aug 26, 2016 Bayern 6โ€“0 Werder Bremen 3
DFB-Pokal Bayern Munich Aug 19, 2016 Carl Zeiss Jena 0โ€“5 Bayern 3
World Cup Qualifiers Poland Oct 8, 2016 Poland 3โ€“2 Denmark 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Feb 25, 2017 Bayern 8โ€“0 Hamburg 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Apr 1, 2017 Bayern 6โ€“0 Augsburg 3
World Cup Qualifiers Poland Jun 10, 2017 Poland 3โ€“1 Romania 3
World Cup Qualifiers Poland Oct 5, 2017 Armenia 1โ€“6 Poland 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Mar 10, 2018 Bayern 6โ€“0 Hamburg 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Mar 31, 2018 Bayern 6โ€“0 Dortmund 3
DFL-Supercup Bayern Munich Aug 12, 2018 Frankfurt 0โ€“5 Bayern 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Aug 24, 2019 Schalke 0โ€“3 Bayern 3
Euro Qualifiers Poland Oct 10, 2019 Latvia 0โ€“3 Poland 3
UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich Nov 26, 2019 Red Star Belgrade 0โ€“6 Bayern 4
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Oct 4, 2020 Bayern 4โ€“3 Hertha BSC 4
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Oct 24, 2020 Bayern 5โ€“0 Eintracht Frankfurt 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Mar 6, 2021 Bayern 4โ€“2 Dortmund 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Mar 20, 2021 Bayern 4โ€“0 Stuttgart 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich May 8, 2021 Bayern 6โ€“0 Gladbach 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Aug 28, 2021 Bayern 5โ€“0 Hertha 3
UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich Nov 2, 2021 Bayern 5โ€“2 Benfica 3
Bundesliga Bayern Munich Jan 15, 2022 Kรถln 0โ€“4 Bayern 3
UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich Mar 8, 2022 Bayern 7โ€“1 Salzburg 3
UEFA Champions League FC Barcelona Sep 7, 2022 Barcelona 5โ€“1 Viktoria Plzen 3
LaLiga FC Barcelona Apr 29, 2024 Barcelona 4โ€“2 Valencia 3
LaLiga FC Barcelona Oct 6, 2024 Alavรฉs 0โ€“3 Barcelona 3

#2 Lionel Messi | 59

Top 12 players with most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century - Lionel Messi - 59 | sportzpoint.com
Messi scored most non-penalty hat-tricks in football history.

Now you will have to bear with me a bit because the list will get bigger.

Lionel Messi, who has won the most trophies in football history, won the most Ballon d'Or awards, scored the second most four or more goals in football (8), and also has the record for most goal contributions in football history, scoring 59 hat-tricks in his career so far.

Messi also has the record of scoring the most La Liga (36) hat-tricks, which is more than other player's whole career.

The Argentine has scored 48 hat-tricks for FC Barcelona, which is also a record. Messi till now has scored 10 international hat-tricks, the most for Argentina and joint-most in international football history.

Moreover, out of Messi's 59 hat-tricks, only 12 included a penalty, which makes him the player with the most non-penalty hat-tricks as well. 

Date Team Opponent Score Competition Goals Pens
10/03/2007 Barcelona Real Madrid 3-3 La Liga 3 0
06/01/2009 Barcelona Atlรฉtico Madrid 3-1 Copa del Rey 3 1
10/01/2010 Barcelona Tenerife 5-0 La Liga 3 0
14/03/2010 Barcelona Valencia 3-0 La Liga 3 0
21/03/2010 Barcelona Real Zaragoza 4-2 La Liga 3 0
06/04/2010 Barcelona Arsenal 4-1 Champions League 4 0
21/08/2010 Barcelona Sevilla 4-0 Supercopa de Espaรฑa 3 0
20/11/2010 Barcelona Almerรญa 8-0 La Liga 3 0
12/01/2011 Barcelona Real Betis 5-0 Copa del Rey 3 0
05/02/2011 Barcelona Atlรฉtico Madrid 3-0 La Liga 3 0
17/09/2011 Barcelona Osasuna 8-0 La Liga 3 0
24/09/2011 Barcelona Atlรฉtico Madrid 5-0 La Liga 3 0
29/10/2011 Barcelona Mallorca 5-0 La Liga 3 1
01/11/2011 Barcelona Viktoria Plzen 4-0 Champions League 3 1
22/01/2012 Barcelona Mรกlaga 4-1 La Liga 3 0
19/02/2012 Barcelona Valencia 5-1 La Liga 4 0
29/02/2012 Argentina Switzerland 3-1 Friendly 3 1
07/03/2012 Barcelona Bayer Leverkusen 7-1 Champions League 5 0
20/03/2012 Barcelona Granada 5-3 La Liga 3 0
02/05/2012 Barcelona Mรกlaga 4-1 La Liga 3 2
05/05/2012 Barcelona Espanyol 4-0 La Liga 4 2
09/06/2012 Argentina Brazil 4-3 Friendly 3 0
20/10/2012 Barcelona Deportivo La Coruรฑa 5-4 La Liga 3 0
27/01/2013 Barcelona Osasuna 5-1 La Liga 4 1
15/06/2013 Argentina Guatemala 4-0 Friendly 3 1
01/09/2013 Barcelona Valencia 3-2 La Liga 3 0
18/09/2013 Barcelona Ajax 4-0 Champions League 3 0
16/03/2014 Barcelona Osasuna 7-0 La Liga 3 0
23/03/2014 Barcelona Real Madrid 4-3 La Liga 3 2
22/11/2014 Barcelona Sevilla 5-1 La Liga 3 0
25/11/2014 Barcelona APOEL 4-0 Champions League 3 0
07/12/2014 Barcelona Espanyol 5-1 La Liga 3 0
18/01/2015 Barcelona Deportivo La Coruรฑa 4-0 La Liga 3 0
15/02/2015 Barcelona Levante 5-0 La Liga 3 1
08/03/2015 Barcelona Rayo Vallecano 6-1 La Liga 3 1
09/01/2016 Barcelona Granada 4-0 La Liga 3 0
03/02/2016 Barcelona Valencia 7-0 Copa del Rey 3 0
03/03/2016 Barcelona Rayo Vallecano 5-1 La Liga 3 0
11/06/2016 Argentina Panama 5-0 Copa Amรฉrica 3 0
13/09/2016 Barcelona Celtic 7-0 Champions League 3 0
19/10/2016 Barcelona Manchester City 4-0 Champions League 3 0
09/09/2017 Barcelona Espanyol 5-0 La Liga 3 0
19/09/2017 Barcelona Eibar 6-1 La Liga 4 1
11/10/2017 Argentina Ecuador 3-1 World Cup Qualifier 3 0
07/04/2018 Barcelona Leganรฉs 3-1 La Liga 3 0
29/04/2018 Barcelona Deportivo La Coruรฑa 4-2 La Liga 3 0
30/05/2018 Argentina Haiti 4-0 Friendly 3 1
18/09/2018 Barcelona PSV 4-0 Champions League 3 0
16/12/2018 Barcelona Levante 5-0 La Liga 3 0
23/02/2019 Barcelona Sevilla 4-2 La Liga 3 0
17/03/2019 Barcelona Real Betis 4-1 La Liga 3 0
09/11/2019 Barcelona Celta Vigo 4-1 La Liga 3 1
07/12/2019 Barcelona Mallorca 5-2 La Liga 3 0
22/02/2020 Barcelona Eibar 5-0 La Liga 4 0
10/09/2021 Argentina Bolivia 3-0 World Cup Qualifier 3 0
05/06/2022 Argentina Estonia 5-0 Friendly 5 1
28/03/2023 Argentina Curaรงao 7-0 Friendly 3 0
15/10/2024 Argentina Bolivia 6-0 World Cup Qualifier 3 0
19/10/2024 Inter Miami New England 6-2 MLS 3 0

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo | 66

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Ronaldo scored a record 44 hat-tricks for Real Madrid.

Here comes the greatest goal scorer in football history, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese legend has scored the most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century. And, if you do not count the unverified record for Pele, he has the most hat-tricks in football history.

Most goals in club history, most goals in international football, most Champions League goals, joint-most Champions League hat-tricks (10), most league hat-tricks (45) - these are a few of the records set by the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star.

Ronaldo, till now, has scored 66 career hat-tricks, among which 44 came for Real Madrid, a record for the Los Blancos. Moreover, he has scored four or more goals in a game a record 11 times, scoring 4 goals in a game nine times and 5 goals twice.

However, compared with Lionel Messi, 29 of Ronaldo's 66 career hat-tricks included a penalty.

Date H/A/N Team Opponent Score Competition Goals Pens
12/01/2008 H Manchester United Newcastle United 6-0 Premier League 3 0
05/05/2010 A Real Madrid Mallorca 4-1 La Liga 3 0
03/03/2011 H Real Madrid Malaga 7-0 La Liga 3 1
07/05/2011 A Real Madrid Sevilla 6-2 La Liga 4 0
10/05/2011 H Real Madrid Getafe 4-0 La Liga 3 1
28/08/2011 A Real Madrid Real Zaragoza 6-0 La Liga 3 0
24/09/2011 H Real Madrid Rayo Vallecano 6-2 La Liga 3 2
22/10/2011 A Real Madrid Malaga 4-0 La Liga 3 0
06/11/2011 H Real Madrid Osasuna 7-1 La Liga 3 1
17/12/2011 A Real Madrid Sevilla 6-2 La Liga 3 1
12/02/2012 H Real Madrid Levante 4-2 La Liga 3 1
11/04/2012 A Real Madrid Atletico Madrid 4-1 La Liga 3 1
30/09/2012 H Real Madrid Deportivo La Coruรฑa 5-1 La Liga 3 2
03/10/2012 A Real Madrid Ajax 4-1 Champions League 3 0
09/01/2013 H Real Madrid Celta Vigo 4-0 Copa del Rey 3 0
27/01/2013 H Real Madrid Getafe 4-0 La Liga 3 1
09/02/2013 H Real Madrid Sevilla 4-1 La Liga 3 0
06/09/2013 A Portugal Northern Ireland 4-2 World Cup Qualifier 3 0
17/09/2013 A Real Madrid Galatasaray 6-1 Champions League 3 0
30/10/2013 H Real Madrid Sevilla 7-3 La Liga 3 1
09/11/2013 H Real Madrid Real Sociedad 5-1 La Liga 3 1
19/11/2013 A Portugal Sweden 3-2 World Cup Qualifier 3 0
20/09/2014 A Real Madrid Deportivo La Coruรฑa 8-2 La Liga 3 0
23/09/2014 H Real Madrid Elche 5-1 La Liga 4 2
05/10/2014 H Real Madrid Athletic Bilbao 5-0 La Liga 3 0
06/12/2014 H Real Madrid Celta Vigo 3-0 La Liga 3 1
05/04/2015 H Real Madrid Granada 9-1 La Liga 5 0
02/05/2015 A Real Madrid Sevilla 3-2 La Liga 3 0
17/05/2015 A Real Madrid Espanyol 4-1 La Liga 3 0
23/05/2015 H Real Madrid Getafe 7-3 La Liga 3 1
13/06/2015 A Portugal Armenia 3-2 Euros Qualifier 3 1
12/09/2015 A Real Madrid Espanyol 6-0 La Liga 5 1
15/09/2015 H Real Madrid Shakhtar Donetsk 4-0 Champions League 3 2
08/12/2015 H Real Madrid Malmรถ 8-0 Champions League 4 0
31/01/2016 H Real Madrid Espanyol 6-0 La Liga 3 1
05/03/2016 H Real Madrid Celta Vigo 7-1 La Liga 4 0
12/04/2016 H Real Madrid Wolfsburg 3-0 Champions League 3 0
07/10/2016 H Portugal Andorra 6-0 World Cup Qualifier 4 0
29/10/2016 A Real Madrid Alaves 4-1 La Liga 3 1
19/11/2016 A Real Madrid Atletico Madrid 3-0 La Liga 3 1
18/12/2016 H Real Madrid Kashima Antlers 4-2 Club World Cup 3 1
18/04/2017 H Real Madrid Bayern Munich 4-2 Champions League 3 0
02/05/2017 H Real Madrid Atletico Madrid 3-0 Champions League 3 0
31/08/2017 H Portugal Faroe Islands 5-1 World Cup Qualifier 3 1
10/02/2018 H Real Madrid Real Sociedad 5-2 La Liga 3 0
18/03/2018 H Real Madrid Girona 6-3 La Liga 4 0
15/06/2018 N Portugal Spain 3-3 World Cup 3 1
12/03/2019 H Juventus Atletico Madrid 3-0 Champions League 3 1
05/06/2019 H Portugal Switzerland 3-1 UEFA Nations League 3 0
10/09/2019 A Portugal Lithuania 5-1 Euros Qualifier 4 1
14/11/2019 H Portugal Lithuania 6-0 Euros Qualifier 3 1
06/01/2020 H Juventus Cagliari 4-0 Serie A 3 1
14/03/2021 A Juventus Cagliari 3-1 Serie A 3 1
12/10/2021 H Portugal Luxembourg 5-0 World Cup Qualifier 3 2
12/03/2022 H Man United Tottenham 3-2 Premier League 3 0
16/04/2022 H Man United Norwich 3-2 Premier League 3 0
09/02/2023 A Al Nassr Al-Wehda 4-0 Saudi Pro League 4 1
25/02/2023 A Al Nassr Damac 3-0 Saudi Pro League 3 1
25/08/2023 A Al Nassr Al-Fateh 5-0 Saudi Pro League 3 0
30/03/2024 H Al Nassr Al Taee 5-1 Saudi Pro League 3 0
02/04/2024 A Al Nassr Abha 8-0 Saudi Pro League 3 0
04/05/2024 H Al Nassr Al-Wehda 6-0 Saudi Pro League 3 0

Rank Player Country  Hat-tricks
1 Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal  66
2 Lionel Messi Argentina 59
3 Robert Lewandowski Poland 33
4 Luis Suรกrez Uruguay 30
= 5 Harry Kane England 24
= 5 Erling Haaland Norway 24
7 Neymar Brazil 21
8 Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ‡ Sweden 20
9 Kylian Mbappรฉ France 22
=10 Mario Gรณmez Germany 18
=10 Klaas-Jan Huntelaar Netherlands 18
=10 Sergio Agรผero  Argentina 18

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Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 [Updated]

Here are the players with the most goal contributions (goals+assists) in every season in Europe's top 5 leagues and international competitions since 2001. Lionel Messi appears a record 9 times in this list.

Jul 17, 2025, 11:53 PMโ€ข3 min read

Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 - Raphinha - 59 goal contributions in 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

Some players are famous for scoring goals, while some are famous for creating. However, sometimes football teams are blessed with such players who can do both things.

There are players with incredible goal-scoring skills as well as creative skills, and these players are rare. They bring so much value to the team that they become irreplaceable. In this article, we look at the players who have had the most goal contributions since 2001.

Keep in mind that this stat is made from the Top 5 Leagues in Europe and National & International competitions. 

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Players with the most goal contributions (2001-2010)

Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 - Thierry Henry finished as top goal contributor in consecutive seasons in 2003 & 2004 | sportzpoint.com
Thierry Henry finished as top goal contributor in consecutive seasons in 2003 & 2004
Year Player Teams Goals + Assists
2001 Rivaldo Barcelona, Brazil 46
2002 Raul Real Madrid, Spain 42
2003 Thierry Henry Arsenal, France 60
2004 Thierry Henry Arsenal, France 55
2005 R. Makay Bayern, Netherlands 51
2006 Ronaldinho Barcelona, Brazil 50
2007 F. Totti AS Roma, Italy 47
2008 L. Toni Bayern, Italy 50
2009 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 56
2010 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 58

Two decades earlier than the present, the table looks well shuffled with no names popping off more than twice. However, little did we know that the 2009 season was just the start of the little magician's dominance in world football.

His impact on Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team was simply incomparable.

Thierry Henry is the only other player besides Messi who managed to be the top contributor twice in consecutive seasons. He was part of the golden generation of Arsenal, who won the Premier League title undefeated.

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Players with the most goal contributions (2011-2023)

Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 - Lionel Messi had 104 goal contributions in the 2011-12 season. | sportzpoint.com
Messi showing off the 2012 Ballon d'Or. Image | 90Min
Year Player Teams Goals + Assists
2011 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 77
2012 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 104
2013 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 76
2014 C. Ronaldo Real Madrid, Portugal 68
2015 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 88
2016 Luis Suarez Barcelona, Uruguay 81
2017 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 72
2018 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 63
2019 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 71
2020 R. Lewandowski Bayern, Poland 65
2021 R. Lewandowski Bayern, Poland 56
2022 Kylian Mbappe PSG, France 65
2023 Erling Haaland Manchester City, Norway 60
2024 Harry Kane FC Bayern Munich, England 56
2025 Raphinha FC Barcelona, Brazil 59

Clearly, in the two charts, Lionel Messi is simply the most dominant player in the world.

He has appeared a record 9 times in the list, more than any player during this time period. However, Luis Suarez was the only player who sneaked into the table during the prime time of Messi and Ronaldo.

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Lionel Messi's 2012 season still remains a record for the most goals scored in a calendar year (91). Erling Haaland had a fantastic 2022-23 season with Manchester City as he won the European treble and scored 52 goals.

Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 - Raphinha had 59 goal contributions in 2024-25 season | sportzpoint.com
In 2024-25, Raphinha finished with 59 goal contributions for FC Barcelona and Brazil. 

In 2024, Harry Kane's transfer to FC Bayern Munich came in handy for him as he finished with 56 goal contributions in that season. The 2024-25 season saw Raphinha emerge at the top of the list with 59 goal contributions for FC Barcelona and Brazil. 

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10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10

As Lamine Yamal became the newest player to wear the jersey no. 10 for Barcelona, here are 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10.

Jul 17, 2025, 6:24 AMโ€ข5 min read

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 | sportzpoint.com

The No.10 jersey in football is always an iconic one. Be it for any club, country or any team playing in a local tournament, usually the best player of the team or the attacker wears the No.10 jersey for the team. 

FC Barcelona, one of the best and historical clubs in the World, had some of the greatest players ever to wear the No. 10 jersey for them. Today, in this article, we will discuss 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10.

As Lamine Yamal became the latest Barcelona player to wear the Jersey No. 10, here are 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey No. 10.

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1. Lionel Messi (2008-2021)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Lionel Messi - sportzpoint.com

If you talk about any stats or legendary things about FC Barcelona, there is a chance that you will have to mention the little man from Argentina, Lionel Messi. Most goals, most trophies, most assists, most Ballon d'Ors, and many more records for the club - Messi has everything to his name.

Messi had 672 goals and 303 assists in 778 appearances for FC Barcelona and left the club with the most number of titles. The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner wore the No.10 jersey for the first time in 2008 when Ronaldinho left the Catalan club to join AC Milan. 

Since then, Messi has worn the iconic jersey for 14 years, before leaving the club as the greatest Barcelona player. 

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2. Diego Maradona (1982โ€“1984)

Diego Armando Maradona for FC Barcelona - sportzpoint.com

An Argentine legend followed by another one. One of the greatest footballers ever, Diego Maradona, who is known for his time at Italian Club Napoli, spent two seasons at FC Barcelona as well. 

Although Maradona's stint at Barcelona was full of controversies and injuries, he scored 38 goals in 58 matches and won the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup for FC Barcelona. 

3. Ronaldinho (2003โ€“2008)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Ronaldinho - sportzpoint.com

With his Samba magic and flair, Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest Barcelona players ever. The Brazilian legend was there when Messi made his debut and gave him all the support to fill his shoes later. Before Messi, it was Ronaldinho, who used to wear the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. 

Ronaldinho scored 94 goals and provided 71 assists in 207 matches for FC Barcelona. 

Alongside winning two La Liga titles, he also won the 2006 UEFA Champions League for the Spanish club.

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4. Gary Lineker (1986โ€“1989)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Gary Lineker - sportzpoint.com

Gary Lineker is one of the greatest English players ever to play for FC Barcelona. From 1986 to 1989, Lineker played for FC Barcelona in 138 matches, wearing the famous No. 10 jersey. 

Lineker scored 51 goals for the Catalan club and helped them win the Copa del Rey in 1988 and the European Cup Winnersโ€™ Cup in 1989.

5. Rivaldo (1997โ€“2002)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Rivaldo - sportzpoint.com

Rivaldo, the Brazilian legend and captain, joined FC Barcelona in the 1997 season and played 235 games for the Catalan, the most he played for any club in his career. The attacking midfielder scored 130 goals for Barcelona and won four titles, including two La Liga titles. 

Not only that, during his stint at Barcelona, he won the FIFA Best Player Award and Ballon d'Or award in 1999. 

Read Also | Football Facts: Players With Champions League, World Cup and Ballon d'Or

6. Cรฉsar Rodrรญguez (1939โ€“1955)

Cรฉsar Rodrรญguez

Since there was no consistency in jersey numbers during the 1930s and 1940s era, it is quite unclear how many games he played wearing the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. But Cesar, who wore the No. 10 jersey occasionally for FC Barcelona, played 344 games for the club.

In those games, he scored 226 goals and won 11 trophies for the club, including 5 La Liga titles. With 28 goals, he also finished the 1948-49 season as the top scorer of La Liga.

7. Juan Romรกn Riquelme (2002โ€“2005)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Riquelme - sportzpoint.com

Another Argentine legend is on the list of legendary players to wear the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. Riquelme, the legendary Argentine attacking midfielder, though he only played 42 games for FC Barcelona, made his mark before leaving for Villarreal and Boca Juniors. 

8. Michael Laudrup (1989โ€“1994)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Michael Laudrup - sportzpoint.com

Laudrup, the Danish playmaker, was an integral part of Johan Cruyffโ€™s dream team. The stylish midfielder played 226 games for FC Barcelona and scored 54 goals for the club. Along with his goals, Laudrup assisted 26 times as well. 

Laudrup won 9 trophies for FC Barcelona, including 1 UEFA Champions League, 4 La Liga titles, 1 UEFA Supercup and 2 Spanish Super Cups. Post becoming FC Barcelona.

After his successful 1992 and 1993 seasons, Laudrup joined Real Madrid the next season. 

9. Luis Suรกrez Miramontes (1955โ€“1961)

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One of the greatest Spanish midfielders, Luis Suรกrez Miramontes, is also one of the greatest FC Barcelona players. Luis Suรกrez Miramontes, in 176 games for FC Barcelona, scored 80 goals and assisted 21 times. 

Suarez won two La Liga titles and two Spanish Cup titles for FC Barcelona before moving to Inter Milan, where he flourished as a striker and went on to win two Champions League titles as well. 

But before leaving for Inter Milan, he won the 1960 Ballon d'Or while playing for FC Barcelona.

10. Hugo Sotil (1973โ€“1976)

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Hugo Sotil, the Peruvian striker, was one of the key players for FC Barcelona during the Johan Cruyff era. In 70 games, he scored 18 goals and helped FC Barcelona win the 1973โ€“74 La Liga title.

Hugo was one of the key members of Barcelona's resurgence in the 1970s. 

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