Football Legends Who Scored Five Goals in a Single Match

Some players transcend the ordinary, delivering performances that remind fans why they love the sport. Scoring five goals in a single match is a rare feat that only a select few have achieved. This article highlights the forwards who have accomplished this remarkable milestone during their careers.

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Notable Five-Goal Performances

Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid vs. Granada // vs. Espanyol

During the 2015 season, Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals in a single match for the first time — and then repeated the feat later that season. In a morning match at home, the Portuguese star led Real Madrid to a 9‑1 victory over Granada.

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Leo Messi – FC Barcelona vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Leo Messi scored five goals for Barcelona against the all‑powerful Bayern Munich on a historic Champions League night. Achieving this in the world’s most demanding club competition, against one of football’s giants, made the performance exceptional.

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Leo Messi – Argentina vs. Estonia

As if scoring five goals for his club was not enough, Messi repeated the achievement for Argentina. The match took place at El Sadar, CA Osasuna’s stadium, against Estonia. From the first minute, his dribbling was sharp, and his finishing was clinical, breaching the Estonian defence five times.

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Radamel Falcao – Atlético de Madrid vs. Deportivo de La Coruña

On 9 December 2012 at the Vicente Calderón, Radamel Falcao scored five goals in 71 minutes against Deportivo. The Colombian striker was at the peak of his powers, feared by defenders worldwide. He now leads Monaco in what is often described as a second chapter in his career.

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Fernando Morientes – Real Madrid vs. Las Palmas

On matchday 25 of the 2001/2002 La Liga season, Fernando Morientes scored five goals against U.D. Las Palmas at the Bernabéu. Four of those goals were headers. Playing in the shadow of Ronaldo at the time, Morientes’ performance was a statement of his own quality.

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Sergio “Kun” Agüero – Manchester City vs. Newcastle

In 2015, Sergio Agüero scored all five goals for Manchester City against Newcastle. He opened the scoring in the 42nd minute and completed his haul by the 62nd minute, delighting the Etihad crowd.

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Many other players have scored five goals in a single match. The examples above represent some of the most memorable recent performances in football history.

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