Only 13 players have won Ballon d'Or and World Cup in history [See Names]
Only thirteen footballers have won both the Ballon d'Or and the World Cup in the history of the sport. This year, Spain won the World Cup in the summer and six of their players, Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Ferran Torres, Pau Cubarsí and Marc Cucurella were nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The winner […] Only 13 players have won Ballon d'Or and World Cup in history [See Names]
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In the annals of football history, only 13 players have achieved the remarkable feat of winning both the Ballon d'Or and the World Cup. This exclusive accolade remains a rarity in the world of soccer. This year, Spain emerged victorious in the World Cup tournament during the summer months. Among the Spanish squad, six players - Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Ferran Torres, Pau Cubarsí, and Marc Cucurella - were nominated for the prestigious 2026 Ballon d'Or.
The name of the player who will claim the prestigious 2026 Ballon d'Or will be revealed in London tonight.
The journey of these 13 legendary players who have accomplished this extraordinary feat is noteworthy. They are: Bobby Charlton from England, Franz Beckenbauer from Germany, Gerd Müller from Germany, Paolo Rossi from Italy, Lothar Matthäus from Germany, Zinedine Zidane from France, Ronaldo Nazário from Brazil, Rivaldo from Brazil, Ronaldinho from Brazil, Fabio Cannavaro from Italy, Kaká from Brazil, Lionel Messi from Argentina, and Ousmane Dembélé from France.
These 13 players have etched their names in the history books, a testament to their exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
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