PSG Starlet Joao Neves Matches Erling Haaland With Rare Hat-Trick Feat

Paris Saint-Germain’s 19-year-old midfielder João Neves netted a stunning hat-trick in a 6-3 Ligue 1 win over Toulouse, joining Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Robert Lewandowski in an exclusive scoring club. PSG, who had earlier edged Nantes and Angers 1-0, maintained their perfect start to the season with this attacking masterclass.

After the opening two games of the Ligue 1 season, where Paris Saint Germain managed narrow 1-0 victories over Nantes and Angers, the defending champions finally unleashed their full attacking strength in a thrilling 6-3 win against Toulouse. The star of the night was teenage midfielder João Neves, who delivered an extraordinary hat trick to join a rare group of players that includes Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, and Erling Haaland in achieving such a feat at a young age in Europe’s top competitions.

The clash at Toulouse turned into a nine goal spectacle, highlighting both PSG’s attacking brilliance and defensive vulnerability. Neves dominated the midfield with his energy, composure, and finishing, making him the youngest PSG midfielder to score a league hat trick. His performance has quickly placed him among the brightest prospects in world football and underlined why PSG sees him as central to their future.

With this emphatic victory, PSG maintained their perfect start to the season, collecting nine points from three matches and sending a strong message to rivals about their title ambitions. For Neves, it was a breakthrough display that placed him in elite company and signalled the arrival of another wonderkid on the big stage.