A hat trick in soccer is when a single player scores three goals in one match. It is one of the most celebrated individual achievements in the sport, and it often earns the scorer the match ball as a keepsake. Hat tricks can happen at any level, from youth leagues to the World Cup, though they are rare in top competitions.
The term comes from cricket, where a bowler who took three wickets with three consecutive balls was traditionally awarded a hat by their club. The phrase later spread to other sports, including soccer and hockey, to describe three successes in a single game.
There are a few variations worth knowing. A “perfect hat trick” means scoring one goal with the left foot, one with the right foot, and one with the head. A “natural hat trick” refers to three consecutive goals by the same player without any other goal scored in between.
Whether you’re a player chasing your first or a fan watching a striker take over a match, a hat trick is a moment that defines a game.
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