SpotlightGiveMeSportUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Messi tops 21st-century hat-trick charts
When it comes to hat-tricks, one man is well clear at the top.
L. Messi
player
Category
Most hat-tricks since 2000
Rank
1st
Period
21st century
What happened. Lionel Messi leads all footballers in hat-tricks scored in the 21st century, according to a list compiled by GiveMeSport.
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, and Luis Suarez also feature in the list.
- The list covers hat-tricks scored since the year 2000.
The list highlights Messi's continued dominance as a prolific scorer in modern football.
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