Chelsea quartet Cole Palmer, Estevao Willian, Hannah Hampton and Manaka Matsukubo have been recognised by Guinness World Records following a series of remarkable achievements across men's and women's football.
The four players have each received an official certificate, with their records spanning the Premier League, Brazilian football, the Women's Super League and the National Women's Soccer League.
They have also been included in the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027, featuring in its Class of '27 alongside 30 established stars, history-makers and emerging talents.
Cole Palmer sets record for fastest perfect Premier League hat-trick
Palmer has been recognised for scoring the fastest perfect hat-trick from kick-off in a Premier League match.
The England international achieved the feat in just 29 minutes during Chelsea's 6-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge in April 2024.
A perfect hat-trick involves scoring with the left foot, right foot and head, with Palmer completing all three during the opening half-hour.
His achievement surpassed the previous record of 38 minutes, which had stood for almost three decades.
Palmer went on to score four goals in total against Everton, completing a hat-trick of hat-tricks as Chelsea secured an emphatic victory.
Estevao becomes youngest-ever winner of Brazil's Bola de Ouro
Estevao's Guinness World Records recognition comes after he became the youngest winner of Brazil's Bola de Ouro, aged 17 years and 229 days.
Presented by Brazilian magazine Placar, the award recognises the best player in the country's domestic championship.
The forward received the accolade in December 2024 following an impressive breakthrough season with Palmeiras, before subsequently making the move to Stamford Bridge.
His achievement highlights the impact he made in Brazilian football at such a young age, with the teenager now continuing his career in England with Chelsea.
Hannah Hampton recognised for WSL milestone
England goalkeeper Hampton has been awarded a record for becoming the youngest goalkeeper to reach 100 appearances in the Women's Super League.
She reached the landmark aged 23 years and 353 days on November 3, 2024, during Chelsea's 5-0 victory over Everton.
The milestone marked another significant achievement in Hampton's career, with the goalkeeper continuing to establish herself at club and international level.
Her recognition means the Chelsea women's team are represented in the quartet alongside Matsukubo.
Manaka Matsukubo becomes youngest player to score an NWSL hat-trick
Japanese international Matsukubo completes the group after setting a record in the United States.
The forward became the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the National Women's Soccer League, achieving the milestone aged 21 years and 81 days.
Matsukubo scored three times for North Carolina Courage against Bay FC on October 17, 2025, before joining Chelsea in July 2026.
She has since made her debut for the Blues, with her Guinness World Records recognition celebrating an achievement from her time in the NWSL.
With four players recognised across different competitions and generations, Chelsea have a strong presence in the 2027 Guinness World Records Football Edition.





