Dembele Joins Elite List of World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d’Or Winners

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele has etched his name among football’s greatest after becoming one of just 10 players in history to win the World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d’Or.

The French forward secured the 2025 Ballon d’Or earlier this week, edging out Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and PSG teammate Vitinha. With the win, Dembele joined legends such as Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, and Zinedine Zidane as part of the exclusive “triple crown” club.

The 28-year-old’s historic achievement adds to his 2018 FIFA World Cup triumph with France and the 2024 Champions League title with PSG.

According to The Touchline, only 10 players have ever achieved the feat: Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho, Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Paolo Rossi, Kaka, Rivaldo, Bobby Charlton, and now Ousmane Dembele.