Welcome to our countdown of the top 21 hat-trick scorers in football history! From iconic legends to modern-day superstars, these players have left an indelible mark on the beautiful game with their incredible goal-scoring feats. Join us as we celebrate their careers and relive some of their most memorable moments.

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21. Sergio Aguero. An Argentine forward known for his time at Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, Aguero scored five goals in a single Premier League match and retired with 786 games under his belt.

20. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. The Dutch forward, famous for his clinical finishing, scored 18 hat-tricks during his career with clubs like Ajax, Real Madrid, and Schalke.

19. Mario Gomez. A German striker who matched Huntelaar with 18 hat-tricks, Gomez was most prolific at Bayern Munich and led Germany to a third-place finish in the 2010 World Cup.

18. Kylian Mbappe. At just 25, the Real Madrid and France superstar has already scored 19 hat-tricks, including one in PSG’s 6-2 win against Montpellier in 2024.

17. Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The towering Swedish striker, known for his spectacular goals, retired in 2023 after a prolific career with clubs like Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Manchester United.

16. Firas Al-Khatib. A standout in leagues across Kuwait, Iraq, and China, Al-Khatib achieved 20 hat-tricks and became Syria’s record goalscorer.

15. Greg Draper. Playing for The New Saints in Wales, Draper scored 163 goals in 252 league games, showcasing his clinical finishing with more hat-tricks than many top strikers.

14. Neymar. Primarily a left-winger, Neymar’s early years as a striker in Brazil and his current stint with Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League have seen him score numerous hat-tricks.

13. Sebastian Tagliabue. The Argentine-born forward had a prolific career in South America and the Middle East, scoring 152 goals in 157 UAE Pro League games for Al-Wahda.

12. Abderrazak Hamdallah. At 33, Hamdallah has scored over 100 league goals in the past five years with Al Nassr and Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, surpassing Zlatan Ibrahimovic in hat-tricks.

11. Aleksandar Duric. Playing for nearly three decades, Duric retired at 49 after scoring 22 hat-tricks and showcasing his remarkable longevity.

10. Harry Kane. England’s and Tottenham’s all-time top scorer, Kane has added six more hat-tricks at Bayern Munich, continuing his impressive goal-scoring rate.

9. Marc Lloyd Williams. The Welsh forward scored 345 goals in 576 games, including 24 hat-tricks, and was Europe’s top goalscorer in the 2001/02 season.

8. Erling Haaland. At 24, Haaland has already scored eight Premier League hat-tricks and is poised to become one of the top three hat-trick scorers.

7. Vyacheslav Zahovaiko. Scoring 121 goals for FC Flora, Zahovaiko achieved 26 hat-tricks and became a club legend over his three-decade career.

6. Ali Mabkhout. A prolific goalscorer for Al Jazira and Al-Nasr SC, Mabkhout has nearly 30 hat-tricks and is the UAE’s all-time top scorer.

5. Luis Suarez. With 30 hat-tricks in his career, Suarez’s stints at Ajax, Liverpool, and Barcelona showcased his exceptional goal-scoring ability. Now playing for Inter Miami, he continues to impress.

4. Robert Lewandowski. Holding the joint record for most Bundesliga hat-tricks in a season, Lewandowski has scored Champions League hat-tricks for multiple clubs and is the second-highest Bundesliga scorer.

3. Ali Ashfaq. The Maldivian forward has scored more goals than appearances at seven clubs and netted 58 goals in 98 international games for the Maldives.

2. Lionel Messi. With 57 hat-tricks in his career, Messi’s incredible goal-scoring ability continues to amaze fans as he plays for Inter Miami in the MLS.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo. Leading the list with 65 career hat-tricks, Ronaldo’s enduring prowess has seen him continue to score at Al Nassr, showcasing his superhuman abilities.

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