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Ansu Fati Sets Opta-Marked Five-Goal Record at Monaco After Brace in Draw With Nice

The 22-year-old is on loan from Barcelona with Monaco seeking better results despite his scoring surge.

Overview

  • Opta records Fati reaching five Ligue 1 goals in just 126 minutes, the fastest for a player at a new club since 1947–48.
  • He surpassed previous benchmarks set by Johan Audel at Valenciennes (137 minutes) and Emmanuel Rivière at Monaco (174 minutes).
  • Fati scored both goals from the spot in a 2-2 derby draw with Nice and was named Player of the Match, according to The Sporting News.
  • He has six goals in all competitions for Monaco during the early stages of the 2025–26 season.
  • Fati said the team must improve after the draw, while local analysis noted increased pressure on manager Adi Hütter.