Bobby Charlton is among few footballers who won the World Cup trophy, European Cup, and the Ballon d’Or award.
Here, we bring to you top five players that have followed his footsteps clinching the three top medals in football.
Top five footballers who have won World Cup, Ballon d’Or and European cup
- Franz Beckenbauer (Germany, Bayern Munich)
- Gerd Müller (Germany, Bayern Munich)
- Ronaldo (Brazil, Inter Milan/Real Madrid)
- Ronaldinho (Brazil, Paris Saint-Germain/Barcelona)
- Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona/Paris Saint-Germain)
These are five of the greatest footballers of all time, and they have all achieved incredible success at both club and international level.
Beckenbauer was a world-class defender who captained Bayern Munich to three European Cups and won the World Cup with Germany in 1974. He was also the first defender to win the Ballon d’Or in 1972 and 1976.
Müller was a prolific goalscorer who scored over 600 goals for Bayern Munich and Germany. He was a key player in Germany’s World Cup win in 1974 and won the Ballon d’Or in 1970.
Ronaldo was a two-time World Cup winner with Brazil in 1994 and 2002. He was also a three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d’Or in 2002.
Ronaldinho was a world-class playmaker who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002. He was also a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d’Or in 2005, including Champions League with Barcelona in 2008.
Messi is a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He has won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022 and the Champions League with Barcelona four times.
Other top footballers who have won the three trophies are late Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton, Brazil superstar Kaka, and Rovaldo.
These players are all legends of the game, and their achievements are truly remarkable. They are an inspiration to all footballers and will continue to be remembered for many years to come.
