Real Madrid loanee Endrick has taken French football by storm, achieving a goalscoring feat in just two Ligue 1 matches that Argentine legend Lionel Messi never managed during his two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain.
Surpassing the GOAT: The Hat-Trick Milestone
In Lyon’s dominant 5-2 victory over Metz this Sunday, the 19-year-old Brazilian clinical finisher netted his first career hat-trick. While the comparison is focused on immediate impact rather than overall career, OneFootball data highlights a staggering statistic: despite making 58 appearances in Ligue 1 for PSG, Lionel Messi never scored a hat-trick in the competition.
Endrick, meanwhile, needed only two league games to claim his first match ball. Across three total appearances for Lyon (including the Coupe de France), the “prodigy” has already racked up four goals and one assist, proving his adaptation to European football is ahead of schedule.
Endrick became the fourth-youngest player of ALL-TIME to score a hat-trick in Ligue 1 😮💨🇧🇷👇
🔘 Jeremy Menez: 17 years, 260 days old
🔘 Kylian Mbappé: 18 years, 53 days old
🔘 Ousmane Dembélé: 18 years, 296 days old
🔘 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤: 19 years, 188 days old pic.twitter.com/LsWF7JWAAs— OneFootball (@OneFootball) January 26, 2026
Amongst the Legends: Youngest Hat-Trick Scorers
By scoring three goals at 19 years and 188 days, Endrick has cemented his place in the Ligue 1 history books. He is now the fourth-youngest player to score a hat-trick in the French top flight, joining an illustrious list:
- Jérémy Ménez: 17 years, 260 days.
- Kylian Mbappé: 18 years, 53 days.
- Ousmane Dembélé: 18 years, 296 days (Former Ballon d’Or winner).
- Endrick: 19 years, 188 days.
What’s Next for Lyon?
After the “Endrick show” against Metz, Lyon shifts their focus to continental competition. The French side will return to action this Thursday (29th) as they host Greek side PAOK in a crucial UEFA Europa League fixture. With Endrick in world-class form, all eyes will be on whether the Brazilian can continue his scoring streak on the European stage.
Siara Costa is a football editor and writer covering both European men’s and women’s football, with a focus on league competitions, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling.
