When we speak of players with most hat tricks in UEL (UEFA Europa League), we delve into a rare club of elite finishers — those who’ve repeatedly turned matches on their head by netting three or more goals in a single Europa League showing. At QuraGoal, we’ll take you through the legends who top this list, the stories behind their feats, and surprising stats surrounding UEL hat-tricks today.
What Counts As A Hat Trick In UEL
Before naming names, let’s clarify: a hat trick in UEL is when a player scores three or more goals in a single match in the UEFA Europa League (formerly UEFA Cup before the 2009 rebrand). That includes instances of 4 or even 5 goals in one game. Across seasons, very few players manage to replicate that magic multiple times.
Since the competition’s inception under the Europa League banner, there have been dozens of hat-tricks—but only a select few have done it more than once.
Let’s explore who leads the pack.
Top Scorers: Two Legends At The Summit
Radamel Falcao and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — joint leaders
The record for players with most hat tricks in UEL is shared by Radamel Falcao and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, each with 3 hat tricks.
- Falcao achieved all his UEL hat tricks while playing for Porto — including during Porto’s triumphant 2010-11 Europa League campaign.
- Aubameyang, meanwhile, stands out for scoring hat tricks for three different clubs — Dortmund, Arsenal, and Marseille — showcasing versatility across environments.
These two are a tier above, but there are others who’ve left their mark.
Other Multiple Hat Trick Achievers
Beyond the top two, a handful of players have managed at least two UEL hat tricks. Here are notable names:
| Player | Number of UEL Hat Tricks | Notes & Clubs |
| Raúl Bobadilla | 2 | Scored them for Young Boys and Augsburg |
| Edinson Cavani | 2 | One of the high-profile forwards on the list |
| Edin Džeko | 2 | His name appears in multiple UEL hat trick rankings |
| Manuel Fernandes | 2 | Also among those doubling up |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 | Notably, he scored hat tricks in consecutive appearances in UEL. |
| Diogo Jota | 2 | Another with consecutive hat tricks in UEL games |
| Claudiu Keşerü | 2 | Featured among the multiple scorers list |
| Jonathan Soriano | 2 | Also shows up in the doubled-hat trick names |
| Yusuf Yazıcı | 2 | Completed the list of those with two |
While none of them have matched Falcao and Aubameyang’s tally, they are part of an exclusive group.
Remarkable UEL Hat Trick Moments
Beyond sheer counts, some hat trick stories in the Europa League are spectacular:
- Patson Daka recorded the fastest hat trick in Europa League history — three goals in just nine minutes against Spartak Moscow in October 2021.
- Aritz Aduriz once scored five goals in a single UEL match (Athletic Club vs Genk). That’s a rare “five-goal haul.”
- Willian José and Edinson Cavani are among those to have scored 4 goals in a UEL match.
- Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Diogo Jota are unique for scoring hat tricks in consecutive UEL appearances.
- Ademola Lookman achieved a dramatic milestone: the first hat trick in a Europa League final in 2024, helping Atalanta defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3–0.
These moments add color to the raw statistics.
Why Hat Tricks in UEL Are So Rare
Why doesn’t this list have a long line of names? A few reasons:
- The quality and competitiveness of Europa League matches mean defenses are tight, especially in knockout phases.
- Scoring three or more in one match is already a high bar; doing it repeatedly even more so.
- Many top goal scorers move on to higher competitions (Champions League) or join leagues where their hat trick stats get tallied elsewhere.
- The pool of games, even legendary strikers often have limited hat trick counts in UEL specifically
Rankings Snapshot: 2025 and Looking Ahead
As of 2025, the players with most hat tricks in UEL remains the joint record held by Falcao and Aubameyang, with 3 each. No active player has yet overtaken or equaled that mark.
Looking ahead, if a prolific scorer competes regularly in Europa League (or drops from Champions League into it), they might challenge that record. But for now, that summit remains undisturbed.
Final Thoughts
The title of players with most hat tricks in UEL is shared by two iconic strikers, Radamel Falcao and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, each with three explosive performances etched into competition history. Their consistency and moments of brilliance place them in rarefied company.
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