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Old Soccer Records That Still Stand Today
6 Jan
Summary
- Stefan Dembicki scored 16 goals in a 1942 French Cup match.
- Premier League's five-goal mark met by five players.
- Messi, Adriano, and Haaland share UCL five-goal record.
Decades-old goalscoring records in soccer remain largely untouched, even with the contemporary brilliance of stars like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland. The most astounding individual goalscoring feat in a professional match belongs to Stefan Dembicki, who netted an incredible 16 goals for RC Lens in their 1942 Coupe de France victory.
In England's Premier League era, five players have achieved the distinction of scoring five goals in a single match. Andy Cole was the first in 1995, followed by Alan Shearer, Jermain Defoe, Dimitar Berbatov, and most recently, Sergio Agüero.
The UEFA Champions League also features a five-goal benchmark for a single game, a record currently held by Lionel Messi, Luiz Adriano, and Erling Haaland, showcasing enduring offensive dominance on the European stage.
