Two Chelsea Women’s players have been officially recognised by Guinness World Records.
Hannah Hampton and Manaka Matsukubo have been honoured in the latest edition of Guinness World Records Football 2027, joining a distinguished Class of ’27 celebrating 30 renowned superstars, trailblazers, and emerging talents.
Arsenal’s Canadian international Olivia Smith, Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid / Colombia), and Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit / USA) also featured in the list.
England goalkeeper Hampton holds the Guinness World Records title for the youngest goalkeeper to make 100 appearances in the Women’s Super League.
Hampton reached the milestone aged 23 years and 353 days on 3 November 2024, achieving her century during Chelsea’s 5-0 victory over Everton.
Matsukubo holds the Guinness World Records title for the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the National Women’s Soccer League.
The Japanese international was just 21 years and 81 days old when she scored three goals for North Carolina Courage against Bay FC on 17 October 2025.
Matsukubo joined Chelsea in July 2026, bringing her record-breaking pedigree to the Women’s Super League after making history in the United States.
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