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Justin Kluivert Receives Guinness World Record for Historic Premier League Hat-Trick of Penalties
Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert has officially entered the record books after being presented with a Guinness World Record certificate for scoring a hat-trick of penalties in a Premier League fixture.
The Dutchman made history on November 30, 2024, when he converted three spot-kicks in Bournemouth’s 4-2 victory over Wolves at Molineux, becoming the first player in Premier League history to achieve the feat. His rare accomplishment broke a record that had stood in English top-flight football since 1957.
Kluivert’s certificate confirms his unique achievement:
“The most penalties scored by a football (soccer) player in an English Premier League match is 3, and was achieved by Justin Kluivert (Netherlands) in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK, on 30 Nov 2024.”
The presentation took place at the Vitality Stadium ahead of Bournemouth’s 2-1 win over Brighton last weekend. While Kluivert came off the bench in that game — having recently slipped down the pecking order — he still proudly celebrated the milestone, describing it as a special moment in his career.
“That sounds beautiful,” Kluivert said. “To go in the history books – that’s amazing. I’m super happy with it.”
The record-breaking match also saw his teammate Evanilson set his own piece of history, becoming the first player in Premier League history to win three penalties in a single game.
Although Ken Barnes of Manchester City had scored three penalties against Everton in 1957, Kluivert remains the only player to achieve the feat in the Premier League era.
The 25-year-old forward has also carved out another unique distinction in European football, having scored in all six of Europe’s major leagues: England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
His certificate, which labels him as a “record holder” and “officially amazing,” now cements his place among football’s most unusual yet prestigious achievements.