Which player has scored the most career hat-tricks in football so far?

Ronaldo completed his hat-trick for Al Nassr vs Rio Ave in the 68th minute on August 7, confidently converting from the spot before being substituted to a warm reception.

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a masterclass in front of goal as he fired a hat-trick to lead Al-Nassr to a commanding 4-0 victory over Portuguese outfit Rio Ave in a pre-season friendly. The veteran forward, now 40, looked sharp and in top form, while new signing João Félix also impressed, linking up brilliantly with Ronaldo to set up one of the goals.

 

Ronaldo scores pre-season hattrick 

It was defender Mohamed Simakan who opened the scoring for Al-Nassr in the 15th minute. However, the spotlight soon shifted to Ronaldo, who stole the show with a sensational hat-trick. His first goal came following a slick one-two with Félix, his fellow Portugal international and the Saudi club’s latest high-profile addition.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo hat trick today against Rio Ave #CristianoRonaldo #AlNassr pic.twitter.com/s1WD9csGYu

— Robert Hala Madrid???????? (@RobertRMCF) August 7, 2025

Ronaldo's second strike followed some chaos in the Rio Ave box after Sadio Mané saw his penalty saved by Cezary Miszta. The ball fell kindly for Al-Nassr, and Ronaldo rose high to head in Wesley's pinpoint cross.

 

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 68th minute, confidently converting from the spot before being substituted to a warm reception. His performance not only thrilled the crowd but also sent a clear message that he’s still a force to be reckoned with, even in the twilight of his career. 

 

Who has scored the most career hattricks in football? 

Most career hattricks in football
Rank	Player	Hat-tricks	Country
1	Pele	92	Brazil
2	Cristiano Ronaldo	66	Portugal
3	Lionel Messi	59	Argentina
4	Robert Lewandowski	33	Poland
5	Luis Suarez	30	Uruguay
6	Harry Kane	24	England
7	Erling Haaland	24	Norway
8	Neymar	21	Brazil
9	Zlatan Ibrahimovic	20	Swedan
10	Kylian Mbappe	20	France

 

What’s next for Ronaldo? 

Al-Nassr will play their final pre-season friendly against Spanish side Almeria on August 10. They will then shift focus to competitive action, beginning their 2025/26 campaign with a Saudi Super Cup semi-final clash against domestic rivals Al-Ittihad on August 19.