PHOTOS: Palmer, three Chelsea stars receive Guinness World Records certificates

Four Chelsea players have been honoured in the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027 for their exceptional performances in men's and women's football. Cole Palmer, Estevão Willian, Hannah Hampton, and Manaka Matsukubo received their certificates during a presentation at Chelsea's Cobham Training Centre. Adjudicator Will Munford visited the facility to celebrate the players' inclusion in the Class of '27, which recognises young talents in world football.

Palmer set a new record for the fastest English Premier League perfect hat-trick from kickoff, scoring with his left foot, head, and right foot within the opening 29 minutes of Chelsea's 6-0 victory over Everton on April 15, 2024. Estevão was the youngest winner of Brazil's Bola de Ouro award at 17 years and 229 days, while Hampton became the youngest goalkeeper to make 100 Women's Super League appearances at 23 years and 353 days during Chelsea's match against Everton on November 3, 2024.

Matsukubo was the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) at 21 years and 81 days. The four players' achievements are featured in the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027, which also includes records and features from across the global game.