The recent feat by Kamory Doumbia, who yesterday lit up Ligue 1 with a four-goal performance for Stade Brestois 29 against FC Lorient, reminded us of a level of brilliance that’s been achieved by few others in the French top flight. Doumbia's achievement put his name in the record books but also provides the opportunity to remember other instances where players achieved greatness by scoring four goals in a single Ligue 1 match.
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Alexandre Lacazette and Elye Wahi’s unforgettable performance on May 7, 2023, during Lyon's match with Montpellier showed their goal-scoring ability. In a game that ended 5-4 in favor of OL, Lacazette scored four goals for the home team, while Wahi matched his level by scoring four goals for the visiting side, Montpellier.
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Edinson Cavani's breathtaking first-half display for PSG against SM Caen on September 16, 2016, remains a milestone in Ligue 1 history. Cavani's four-goal first half mirrored Doumbia's recent performance, solidifying his status as one of the most lethal strikers in league’s history.
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Another standout moment arrived courtesy of Kylian Mbappé, whose phenomenal talent was on full display during PSG's encounter with Lyon at the Parc des Princes on October 7, 2018. Mbappé scored four goals in just 13 minutes and left fans in awe. It was definitely one of his best moments in his career.
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Looking at earlier eras, Jürgen Klinsmann's magical performance for AS Monaco against AJ Auxerre on January 9, 1993, remains a beautiful memory for the Principality side as this match showcased his clinical finishing.
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Another instance dates back to December 1975 when Carlos Bianchi's goal-scoring talent helped Stade de Reims to a victory over FC Metz. Bianchi was a player that dominated games in this way often during his time in French football.
While these are just some instances that show the rare occasion of scoring four goals in a single match, they barely scratch the surface of the league's rich history of players achieving this feat. It's important to note that many other players have had this level of performance in the league and some even scored more than 4 goals in one single match!
