Four Chelsea players have earned places in the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027 in recognition of their outstanding achievements in men’s and women’s football.
Cole Palmer, Estevão Willian, Hannah Hampton and Manaka Matsukubo received their certificates alongside copies of the publication at a presentation held at Chelsea’s Cobham Training Centre, according to a post on the Guinness World Records website on Thursday.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Will Munford visited the club’s training facility ahead of the launch of the 2027 Football Edition to celebrate the quartet’s inclusion in its Class of ’27, which highlights some of the most promising young talents in world football.
Palmer earned recognition for setting the record for the fastest English Premier League perfect hat-trick from kickoff.
The England international achieved the feat on April 15, 2024, when he scored with his left foot, head and right foot within the first 29 minutes of Chelsea’s 6-0 victory over Everton.
The record came during his impressive first season at Stamford Bridge, where he registered 22 goals and 10 assists.
Palmer also claimed the Premier League Young Player of the Season award before winning the Golden Ball as the outstanding player at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where Chelsea emerged champions.
Brazilian winger Estevão was recognised as the youngest recipient of Brazil’s Bola de Ouro award.
The Chelsea forward was 17 years and 229 days old when he received the honour following an impressive breakthrough campaign with Palmeiras.
Previous winners of the award include Brazilian football greats Ronaldinho and Neymar.
Meanwhile, Chelsea Women and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was honoured for becoming the youngest goalkeeper to reach 100 appearances in the Women’s Super League.
Hampton reached the milestone at 23 years and 353 days during Chelsea’s encounter with Everton on November 3, 2024.
She played a key role in Chelsea’s unbeaten 2024/25 WSL campaign, which saw the club secure another league title.
The goalkeeper also made headlines at the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship, where she saved penalties in consecutive shootouts as England successfully retained their title.
She later became the first winner of the women’s Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Japanese midfielder Manaka Matsukubo completed Chelsea’s record-breaking quartet after being recognised as the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
She set the record at 21 years and 81 days old after scoring three times for North Carolina Courage against Bay FC.
Matsukubo secured her place in the Guinness World Records Class of ’27 before completing her move to Chelsea from the American side.
The achievements of all four players are featured in the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027, which highlights records and notable accomplishments from across the global game.
The publication also showcases other emerging football stars, including Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and United States international Trinity Rodman.
Guinness World Records said the latest edition also includes a review of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and hundreds of new records from the sport.
