In the world of football, there are two of the most prestigious and prestigious awards a player can win. The two awards are the Ballon d'Or, which is awarded to the best player in a calendar year, and the World Cup, which is held every four years and is the dream of every player representing their country. There are very few players in the world of football who have won both of these awards. Even fewer have won both of these awards in the same year. Today, we will be presenting you with the 5 players who have won both of the biggest trophies, the Ballon d'Or and the World Cup, in the same year.

1. Lionel Messi

The best performances and incredible moments of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, With a hunger that belies his age, Lionel Messi led his Argentina team to the only World Cup he needed in his career. Messi's outstanding performance throughout the tournament and his leadership of the team earned him the World Cup and his eighth Ballon d'Or that year.

2. Zidane

A legendary Real Madrid player and an indispensable member of the French midfield, Zidane also won the World Cup with France in 1988, defeating the supposedly beautiful Brazil. Zidane scored two goals in the final against Brazil and was the best player. Zidane's performance in the World Cup also earned him the Ballon d'Or that year.

3. Cannavaro

It is very difficult for a defender to win both the World Cup and the Ballon d'Or in the same year. However, there is one player in the world of football who has won both the World Cup and the Ballon d'Or in the same season. That player is Cannavaro. Cannavaro captained Italy to the 2006 World Cup and deservedly won the World Cup. In addition, Cannavaro also won the Ballon d'Or, which is awarded to the best player of the year, showing that it is impossible.

4. Ronaldo Nazario

Ronaldo Nazario showed the world his world-class skills at the 2002 World Cup. He was one of the most important players in Brazil's title challenge, scoring 8 goals throughout the tournament. Ronaldo's performance throughout the World Cup was the most outstanding, and his excellent performance not only won him the Ballon d'Or, but also earned him a move to Real Madrid.

5. Sir Bobby Charlton

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton scored three goals in the 1966 World Cup, which was hosted by England, and England also won the World Cup. Sir Bobby Charlton also won the Ballon d'Or, the best player award that year, due to his excellent performance. Sir Bobby Charlton is the first player to win both the World Cup and the Ballon d'Or in the same year.

Yes, today we will present the 5 players who won both the Ballon d'Or and the World Cup in the same year.

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