Chelsea have celebrated another remarkable achievement after four of their players received official Guinness World Records certificates in recognition of their outstanding contributions to football.
Cole Palmer, Estevão Willian, Hannah Hampton and Manaka Matsukubo were presented with their certificates and copies of the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027 during a special ceremony at the club’s Cobham Training Centre.
The presentation was conducted by Guinness World Records adjudicator Will Munford ahead of the launch of the new edition, which celebrates some of the most exciting talents and record-breaking personalities in world football.
Palmer headlined the occasion after receiving recognition for setting the record for the fastest perfect hat-trick from kick-off in a Premier League match.
The England international achieved the remarkable feat during Chelsea’s 6-0 demolition of Everton on April 15, 2024, at Stamford Bridge.
Palmer scored three different types of goals within just 29 minutes, finding the net with his left foot, head and right foot to complete a perfect hat-trick before the first half had even reached its conclusion.
His achievement surpassed the previous record of 38 minutes, which had stood for almost three decades.
Palmer eventually scored four goals in the encounter, delivering one of the most memorable individual performances of his Chelsea career.
His recognition also reflects his impressive rise since joining the Blues from Manchester City in 2023. During his debut Premier League campaign, he registered 22 goals and 10 assists, earning the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.
Brazilian youngster Estevão Willian was another recipient after being recognised as the youngest winner of Brazil’s prestigious Bola de Ouro award.
The Chelsea winger achieved the milestone at just 17 years and 229 days while representing Palmeiras in December 2024.
The award, presented by Brazilian football magazine Placar, recognises the outstanding player in the country’s domestic championship. Estevão’s achievement placed him among a distinguished group of Brazilian football talents to receive the honour.
Meanwhile, Chelsea Women’s goalkeeper Hannah Hampton received recognition for becoming the youngest goalkeeper to make 100 appearances in the Women’s Super League.
The England international reached the landmark at 23 years and 353 days during Chelsea’s 5-0 victory over Everton on November 3, 2024.
Hampton has since established herself as one of the leading goalkeepers in women’s football, playing an important role in Chelsea’s successful 2024/25 campaign, when the club completed an unbeaten Women’s Super League season.
She also played a crucial role in England’s successful defence of their European Championship title in 2025, saving penalties in consecutive shootouts during the tournament.
Her individual achievements continued when she became the first recipient of the women’s Yashin Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards.
Japanese midfielder Manaka Matsukubo completed Chelsea’s quartet after earning recognition as the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Matsukubo established the record at 21 years and 81 days while playing for North Carolina Courage in the United States.
The Japanese international scored three times against Bay FC on October 17, 2025, before completing her move to Chelsea in July 2026.
Her inclusion highlights the growing influence of young international talents in women’s football and adds another significant milestone to Chelsea’s collection of individual achievements.
All four players have also been included in the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027, which features 30 established stars, emerging talents and history-makers from across the global game.
Other notable personalities featured in the publication include Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal and United States international Trinity Rodman.
The new edition also includes a review of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside hundreds of newly recognised football records.
For Chelsea, the recognition represents another proud moment for both their men’s and women’s teams, with the four players demonstrating the club’s growing influence across different areas of the sport.
With Palmer continuing to attract attention in the Premier League, Estevão emerging as one of Brazil’s exciting young prospects, and Hampton and Matsukubo making their marks in women’s football, Chelsea have plenty of reasons to celebrate their record-breaking quartet.
