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<p>All 43 Players Revealed</p>
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<p>The Champions League is widely regarded as the ultimate prize in club football, representing a monumental achievement in a highly competitive landscape filled with the world's top teams. Many legendary players strive for this title, yet in international football, the true pinnacle is winning the World Cup. This prestigious tournament occurs once every four years, and countless aspiring footballers dream of lifting this iconic trophy for their nations.</p>
<p>While claiming both the World Cup and the Champions League may seem excessively ambitious, a select group of exceptional players has achieved this feat. In the 21st century, only 43 players have earned the distinction of being both Champions League winners and World Cup champions. Curious to see who is on the list? Scroll down to explore the roster, featuring several legendary figures.</p>
<h2>List of Players Who Have Won the Champions League & World Cup This Century</h2>
<p>No nation has won more than one World Cup since the year 2000, which means no player has been part of more than one winning squad this century. However, there are several players who have won the World Cup and multiple Champions League titles. Leading this group is Toni Kroos, who triumphed with Germany in 2014 and has achieved the Champions League glory six times—five with Real Madrid and once with Bayern Munich. Seven players have secured both the World Cup and four Champions League titles this century. Lionel Messi, for example, clinched his first World Cup with Argentina in 2022 after winning four Champions Leagues with Barcelona.</p>
<p>His former Barcelona teammates—Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Víctor Valdés, and Gerard Piqué—also achieved four Champions League victories and were members of the 2010 World Cup-winning Spain team. Former Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos won four Champions Leagues with Los Blancos and was part of the Spanish squad that conquered the World Cup in 2010, while Raphaël Varane celebrated a World Cup with France in 2018 and four Champions League titles with Real Madrid. Likewise, the Spanish contingent of Carles Puyol, Sergio Busquets, Pedro, and Iker Casillas each secured three Champions League trophies alongside a World Cup title. Furthermore, nine players have managed to win two Champions Leagues and a World Cup since 2000.</p>
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<p>Player Comparison</p>
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<p>Position</p>
<p>Defensive Midfield</p>
<p>Central Midfield</p>
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<p><span>Full Player Comparison</span></p>
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<p>Alessandro Nesta, Andrea Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso, and Filippo Inzaghi each secured the World Cup with Italy in 2006 and achieved Champions League success with AC Milan in 2003 and 2007. Former goalkeeper Dida was part of both Milan squads and also won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002. Roberto Carlos joined that Brazil team as a world champion in 2002 and won two Champions Leagues with Real Madrid. Manuel Neuer, Xabi Alonso, and Álvaro Arbeloa have each claimed two Champions League titles alongside one World Cup victory. Additionally, 22 players have earned one Champions League title and one World Cup during the 21st century.</p>
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