Stats: Players with most hat-tricks in the Premier League

It’s not often that a player nets three goals. Some players find it hard to score even without a goalie standing in goal. Yet, there are a few who have scored hat-tricks on several occasions.

Let’s have a look at the players with most number of hat-tricks in the Premier League.

1. Alan Shearer – 11 hat-tricks

The former Newcastle United and England international had a glorious career. Considered one of England’s greatest strikers, he managed to score 11 hat-tricks

2. Robbie Fowler – 9 hat-tricks

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler ranks second, with 9 hat-tricks to his name. He is also the fourth-highest goalscorer in the history of the Premier League.

3. Thierry Henry – 8 hat-tricks

Probably Arsenal‘s greatest ever player, Henry has 8 hat-tricks to his name. Henry was instrumental in the Gunners’ “invincible” season.

4. Michael Owen – 8 hat-tricks

Michael Owen has played for some big clubs across Europe. He was England’s youngest player and youngest goalscorer during his time. He has 8 hat-tricks.

5. Wayne Rooney – 6 hat-tricks

Wayne Rooney not only is the fifth highest hat-trick scorer in the Premier League, but also the fifth highest goalscorer for England.

Other players include:

6. Dimitar Berbatov – 5 hat-tricks7. Andrew Cole – 5 hat-tricks8. Rudd van Nistelrooy – 5 hat-tricks9. Ian Wright – 5 hat-tricks10. Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 4 hat-tricks11. Kevin Campbell – 4 hat-tricks12. Les Ferdinand – 4 hat-tricks13. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – 4 hat-tricks14. Matthew Le Tissier – 4 hat-tricks15. Teddy Sheringham – 4 hat-tricks16. Chris Sutton – 4 hat-tricks17. Carlos Tevez – 4 hat-tricks18. Fernando Torres – 4 hat-tricks19. Robin Van Persie – 4 hat-tricks

*Stats updated till 2nd March, 2013