Kane Ignites the Race… Lewandowski’s Hat-Trick Throne Under Threat
Lewandowski tops the hat-trick list in Europe over the last 10 years, while Messi is close to continuing with Inter Miami until the age of 41.
**In a recent report highlighting Europe’s top football stars over the past decade, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski—currently with Barcelona and formerly a Bayern Munich icon—topped the list of players with the most hat-tricks in Europe’s top five leagues. He surpassed a lineup of modern-day football legends in this elite category.**
Over the last ten years, Lewandowski has scored 16 hat-tricks, comfortably leading the pack. England's Harry Kane, who recently joined Bayern Munich, came in second with 14 hat-tricks. Argentina’s Lionel Messi followed in third with 12, just ahead of Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé, who each recorded 11 hat-tricks during the same period.
The report emphasized that scoring a hat-trick in one of Europe’s major leagues is far from a casual feat—it reflects a player’s consistent high-level performance amid intense competition, public pressure, and media scrutiny, underscoring the lasting impact of these stars.
Full list of players with the most hat-tricks in the past decade:**
Robert Lewandowski – 16
Harry Kane – 14
Lionel Messi – 12
Erling Haaland – 11
Cristiano Ronaldo – 11
Kylian Mbappé – 11
Sergio Agüero – 9
Luis Suárez – 9
Wissam Ben Yedder – 7
Dries Mertens – 6
Meanwhile, separate reports have addressed Lionel Messi’s future at Inter Miami, with his current contract set to expire in December 2025. Sources close to the club revealed advanced negotiations for a three-year extension, which would see Messi remain on the pitch until 2028—when he’ll be 41 years old.**
This strategy is part of a clear plan to stabilize the team and build an ambitious footballing project centered around Messi. It also increases the likelihood of his participation with Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
A major indicator of this long-term vision is the recent signing of Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul from Atlético Madrid. A close companion of Messi on the national team, De Paul is seen as a key addition that strengthens the system around the Argentine captain.
On the field, Messi continues to show flashes of his vintage brilliance.**
In a recent Leagues Cup match, he delivered two assists to secure Inter Miami’s 2–1 victory over Mexican side Atlas—a game that also marked Rodrigo De Paul's official debut with the team.
Messi was instrumental in helping Inter Miami qualify for the second round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, having shined in the group stage against top clubs such as Egypt’s Al Ahly, Brazil’s Palmeiras, and Portugal’s FC Porto—proving once again that he still has plenty to offer on the world stage.
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