‘New Erling Haaland,’ 18, has nine hat-tricks in 52 games and isn’t stopping yet

A teenage scoring sensation has blasted an incredible ninth hat-trick in just 52 games.

Egert Õunapuu plays for Tallin-based Nomme United of the Estonian second tier, where he is scoring for fun. He ran amok again on Monday night as TJK Legion were put to the sword 5-0.

Õunapuu took just 14 minutes to get off the mark when he scored from the penalty spot. He netted again three minutes later and then completed another hat-trick on 36 minutes. The 18-year-old wasn’t finished there though as he netted again on 87 minutes to complete the scoring. Ivan Lazarets had added the fourth just before the hour mark.

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Õunapuu now has an incredible 62 goals at more than a goal a game. While the Estonian second division is a modest standard, his goalscoring exploits are bound to grab the attention of clubs around Europe.

One fan wondered on X (formerly Twitter): “Amazing record, wonder if he'll stick with Nomme as they are promotion bound or get snapped up by one of the established top-flight teams.” Another boldly declared him the “new Haaland”.

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A third hailed: “Egert Ounapuu is one ridiculous talent. Only 18 years old, he has 9 hat-tricks in 52 games. Just today he added 4 more goals to that tally and I can only see him getting better and better.”

Õunapuu has already earned international recognition, playing for Estonia at under-16 through to under-21 level while a senior call-up cannot be far away. Last year, Õunapuu was among the scorers as Estonia’s U19s sprung an upset by beating Italy U19s 2-0 in qualification for the European Championship.

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