Scoring a hat-trick in association football is considered an impressive achievement, even after many years and advances in the sport;[3] however, it is still fairly common.
The great majority of the scorers of a hat-trick[6] have played for the winning side, but there have also been a few occasions when the player's team have drawn or lost the game.
[7] The list features all association footballers, including at all levels of competition when playing in official matches.
Note: For a senior team; when referring to clubs, not including subsidiary teams in senior leagues Fastest as the shortest span between the first and third goal.
Note: Any player, while fielded as a defender.