As the year 2024 comes to an end, what historical records have been set in the world of football? Stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Yamaar, Pepe, Luka Modric, and Luis Suarez have all written their own legends. Let's take a look at the 18 records set this year and see which ones you've witnessed.
[Fastest National Team Goal]
On March 23, Austria defeated Slovakia 2-0 with Baumgartner scoring after just 6 seconds.
[Longest Unbeaten Club Record for a Player]
Rodri, the Ballon d'Or winner from Manchester City, set an incredible record of 74 unbeaten matches across all competitions.
[Most League Golden Boot Records]
After winning the Saudi Professional League (SPL) Golden Boot, Cristiano Ronaldo has now won the Golden Boot in four leagues: the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the SPL.
[Continental Championship Trophy Record]
Kroos, the German superstar from Real Madrid (now retired), holds 17 continental championship trophies.
[Historical Appearance King]
In May, Cristiano Ronaldo played his 1255th career match, becoming the player with the most appearances in history.
[Youngest Player to Appear in European Cup History]
At 16 years and 338 days old, Spanish prodigy Yamaar made his European Cup debut, setting a new record.
[Oldest Player to Appear in the European Cup]
Pepe, at 41 years and 130 days, set a legendary record in the European Cup.
[America's Cup Appearance King]
This year's America's Cup saw Lionel Messi become the player with the most appearances (39 matches) in the competition.
[Longest Span of European Cup Appearances]
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to hold the record, having participated in the European Cup from 2004 to 2024, spanning 20 years and still active on the European Cup stage.
[Oldest Goalscorer in the European Cup]
At 38 years and 289 days, Luka Modric scored in the European Cup, setting a new record.
[Youngest Goalscorer in the European Cup]
Yamaar scored his first goal in the European Cup at the age of 16 years and 362 days.
[America's Cup Victory King]
Lionel Messi has won 25 America's Cup matches, setting a new record.
[Oldest Goalscorer in the America's Cup]
Luis Suarez set the record at 37 years and 171 days old, scoring in the America's Cup.
[Youngest Champion in the European Cup]
Yamaar, at 17 years and 1 day old, became the youngest champion in the European Cup.
[Champion King of Professional Football]
After winning the America's Cup, Lionel Messi became the king of champions in football history with 43 titles.
[First Penalty Hat-Trick in the Champions League]
In September's Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Dinamo Zagreb, Kane scored three penalties, setting a new record for the most penalties scored in a single match in the Champions League.
[Top Scorer After Age 30]
On October 5, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 453rd goal after turning 30, surpassing Romario and setting a new record.
[National Team Victory King]
Cristiano Ronaldo has won 132 victories with the Portuguese national team, surpassing Ramos and holding the record exclusively.