Four Chelsea players have been included in the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027 after setting records in men’s and women’s football.
Cole Palmer, Estevão Willian, Hannah Hampton and Manaka Matsukubo received certificates and copies of the publication during a presentation at Chelsea’s Cobham Training Centre.
According to Guinness World Records, adjudicator Will Munford visited the training facility ahead of the book’s launch to recognise the players as members of its Class of ’27, which highlights some of football’s most exciting young talents.
Palmer Recognised for Premier League Hat-Trick Record
England international Palmer was honoured for scoring the fastest English Premier League perfect hat-trick from kickoff.
He achieved the record on April 15, 2024, during Chelsea’s 6-0 victory over Everton. Palmer scored with his left foot, head and right foot within the first 29 minutes of the match.
The record came during his debut season at Stamford Bridge, when he registered 22 goals and 10 assists.
Palmer was also named Premier League Young Player of the Season before winning the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where Chelsea claimed the title.
Estevão Becomes Youngest Bola de Ouro Winner
Brazilian winger Estevão received recognition for becoming the youngest winner of Brazil’s Bola de Ouro award.
He was 17 years and 229 days old when he received the honour following an impressive breakthrough season with Palmeiras.
The award has previously been won by prominent Brazilian footballers, including Ronaldinho and Neymar.
Hampton Sets Women’s Super League Appearance Record
Chelsea Women and England goalkeeper Hampton was recognised for becoming the youngest goalkeeper to reach 100 appearances in the Women’s Super League.
She reached the milestone aged 23 years and 353 days during Chelsea’s match against Everton on November 3, 2024.
Hampton played a key role in Chelsea’s unbeaten 2024/25 WSL campaign, which ended with the club securing another league title.
She also made headlines at the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship after saving penalties in consecutive shootouts as England successfully defended their European title.
The goalkeeper later became the first recipient of the women’s Yashin Trophy, awarded to the best goalkeeper at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Matsukubo Recognised for NWSL Hat-Trick Record
Japanese midfielder Matsukubo completed Chelsea’s group of four record holders after becoming the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the National Women’s Soccer League.
She set the record aged 21 years and 81 days while playing for North Carolina Courage, scoring three goals against Bay FC.
Matsukubo secured her place in the Guinness World Records Class of ’27 before joining Chelsea from the American club.
2027 Edition Features Global Football Records
The four players’ achievements are included in the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027, which documents records and notable accomplishments from across the sport.
The publication also features other emerging football talents, including Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and United States international Trinity Rodman.
Guinness World Records said the latest edition includes a review of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside hundreds of new football records.
