News Summary: The Premier League’s Elite Hat-Trick Scorers

The list of the Premier League’s most prolific hat-trick scorers is a hallowed ground, celebrating the most clinical and explosive forwards in the history of the competition. As of the end of the 2024/25 season and the start of the 2025/26 campaign, this list remains a key topic of discussion, especially with the continued excellence of Erling Haaland.

Here is a gathering of the latest news, context, and the current official list itself.

The Current Official List (As of August 30, 2025)

The list is dominated by modern-era goal-scoring machines, with the top four active players as of the 2025/26 season kick-off.

*Note: Several players are tied on 4 hat-tricks, including Frank Lampard, Sadio Mané, and Cristiano Ronaldo.*

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Top News Stories and Analysis

1. Haaland’s Meteoric Rise: The Chase for #1 is On
The biggest ongoing narrative is Erling Haaland’s relentless pursuit of the record. With 7 hat-tricks already to his name, all achieved in just three phenomenal seasons, the football world is watching to see when he will overtake the legends above him.

• Latest News: After a slightly quieter (by his standards) second season, Haaland started the 2025/26 campaign with a bang, netting a brace in the Community Shield and a goal on the opening weekend. Pundits on shows like Sky Sports News and Match of the Day are constantly discussing his odds of scoring another hat-trick this season. The consensus is that it’s not a matter of if, but when he will move into outright 3rd place and beyond. Bookmakers have slashed odds on him breaking Aguero’s record before the end of his current contract.

2. Harry Kane’s Legacy from Afar
Harry Kane remains in 3rd place with 9 hat-tricks, a tally he has not added to since his move to Bayern Munich in 2023. His place on this list secures his status as the Premier League’s greatest English goal-scorer. English media often reflect on his achievements, especially when comparing the current national team strikers to his prolific output.

3. Mohamed Salah: The Active Challenger
Mohamed Salah sits on the list with 4 hat-tricks. While not actively challenging the very top, his presence reinforces his consistency and world-class ability over many seasons. Any discussion of Liverpool’s attack in the 2025/26 season includes the possibility of him adding a fifth to his collection.

4. The “What If” Debate: Ronaldo and Suárez
A constant feature in fan forums and pundit panels is the “what if” debate surrounding players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suárez. Had they spent their entire primes in the Premier League, how high could they have climbed? This discussion adds a layer of mythical status to the list, contrasting long-term stalwarts like Shearer with explosive, shorter-term geniuses.

5. The Untouchable Records of the Past
The top two spots, held by Sergio Agüero (12) and Alan Shearer (11), are still viewed as monumental achievements. Aguero’s record is particularly revered for its efficiency, achieving 12 hat-tricks in just 275 appearances, a rate far superior to anyone else on the list. Shearer’s record is a testament to his sheer power and longevity. While Haaland is seen as the only realistic threat to these records, they are still considered “untouchable” for now, though that status is under serious threat.

6. Lack of New Entrants
A minor news angle is the lack of new young players breaking onto this list. The barrier for entry is incredibly high, and the current game’s tactical focus often means goals are more spread across a team. This makes the feats of Haaland and, before him, Kane, even more extraordinary in the modern context.

Conclusion

The list of players with the most Premier League hat-tricks is more than a statistic; it’s a timeline of the league’s most devastating finishers. The major news story remains Erling Haaland’s active assault on the record books. All eyes are on him in the 2025/26 season as he aims to close the gap on Harry Kane and the retired icons, Aguero and Shearer, solidifying his own legacy as one of the most potent strikers the game has ever seen.