Scoring three goals in a single game. 'Perfect' hat-trick = left foot + right foot + header.
Definition: Scoring three goals in a single game. 'Perfect' hat-trick = left foot + right foot + header.
Originated from cricket (a bowler taking three wickets in three balls) before transferring to football. Subtle variants: a 'perfect' hat-trick uses left foot, right foot, and a header. Famous hat-tricks: Geoff Hurst at the 1966 World Cup final (only WC final hat-trick ever). Erling Haaland holds the modern Premier League hat-trick record for season.