The quartet's records span the men's and women's games, celebrating individual milestones achieved in the Premier League, Brazilian football, the Women's Super League and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

All four players are also featured in the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027, as part of its Class of '27 – a collection of 30 established stars, history-makers and emerging talents.

Palmer's perfect hat-trick in record time

Cole Palmer holds the Guinness World Records title for the fastest perfect hat-trick from kick-off in a Premier League match, having achieved the feat in just 29 minutes against Everton in April 2024.

The forward scored with his left foot, right foot and head during the opening half-hour at Stamford Bridge, surpassing the previous record of 38 minutes, which had stood for almost three decades.

Palmer went on to complete his hat-trick of hat-tricks – scoring four times in total – as the Blues secured an emphatic 6-0 victory.

Estevao makes Brazilian football history

Estevao’s record was achieved before his move to Stamford Bridge, with the Brazilian becoming the youngest winner of football's Bola de Ouro, aged just 17 years and 229 days.

Presented by Brazilian magazine Placar, the award recognises the best player in the country's domestic championship.

Estevao received the accolade in December 2024 following an outstanding breakthrough season with Palmeiras, which underlined the exceptional talent that would subsequently bring him to Chelsea.

Hampton's landmark WSL century

Hannah Hampton is recognised as the youngest goalkeeper to make 100 appearances in the Women's Super League.

The England international reached the milestone aged 23 years and 353 days on 3 November 2024, completing her century of WSL outings during Chelsea's 5-0 victory over Everton.

Matsukubo becomes youngest NWSL hat-trick scorer

Manaka Matsukubo completes the Chelsea quartet after making history in the United States. The Japanese international is the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the National Women's Soccer League, having achieved the feat aged 21 years and 81 days.

Matsukubo scored three times for North Carolina Courage against Bay FC on 17 October 2025, setting the record before joining Chelsea in July 2026.

Congratulations Cole, Estevao, Hannah and Manaka!