The top 7 players who have won the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and World Cup include football legends who achieved unparalleled success. Their careers saw them conquer the highest levels of club and international football, securing these prestigious titles and cementing their place in football history.
7. Thierry Henry (France, Arsenal, Barcelona)
Henry won the 1998 World Cup with France, finishing as their top scorer. At Arsenal, he claimed two Premier League titles, including the famous Invincibles season. After losing the 2006 UCL final with Arsenal, he moved to Barcelona, helping them win the 2008–09 UEFA Champions League, completing his collection of major titles.
6. Fabien Barthez (France, Manchester United, Marseille)
Fabien Barthez, widely regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers of his generation, was known for his agility, sharp reflexes, and fearless command of the box despite his modest height. He played a crucial role in Olympique Marseille’s 1992–93 UEFA Champions League triumph, conceding just four goals in ten matches. Barthez then helped France win the 1998 FIFA World Cup, keeping multiple clean sheets. To complete football’s elite treble, he won two Premier League titles with Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson between 2000 and 2004, cementing his legendary status.
5. Juliano Belletti (Brazil, Chelsea, Barcelona)
Juliano Belletti may not be the most celebrated name, but he quietly secured football’s elite treble—winning the Premier League, Champions League, and World Cup. While his roles for Brazil in 2002 and Chelsea in 2009–10 were limited, he made a memorable impact at Barcelona. In the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League final, Belletti scored the winning goal—his first ever for the club—sealing a historic triumph. Though often a squad player, his contributions at key moments ensured his place in history as one of the few to achieve this remarkable footballing feat.
4. Gerard Pique (Spain, Manchester United, Barcelona)
Gerard Piqué, a product of La Masia, left Barcelona in 2004 to join Manchester United, where he won the Premier League and Champions League in the 2007–08 season. After returning to Barcelona, he lifted the 2009 Champions League trophy by defeating his former club and soon added the Club World Cup to his collection. Piqué played a pivotal role in Spain’s 2010 World Cup triumph, starting every game and helping secure five clean sheets. He later added more UCL and Club World Cup titles, cementing a remarkable career filled with major honors.
3. Pedro (Spain, Chelsea, Barcelona)
Pedro, promoted to Barcelona’s first team in 2008–09, quickly became part of their historic treble-winning squad. Though he made a brief appearance in the Champions League final, he scored in both the semi-final and final of the Club World Cup. With Spain, Pedro played a key role in the 2010 World Cup, assisting David Villa in the quarterfinal and starting the semi-final and final. He added another Club World Cup and two more UCL titles before joining Chelsea in 2015. There, he was vital to their 2016–17 Premier League title, contributing nine goals and ten assists.
2. N’Golo Kante (France, Chelsea, Leicester City)
N’Golo Kanté rose from obscurity to global stardom with his remarkable journey. After joining Leicester City in 2015, his relentless energy and tactical brilliance helped the underdogs clinch the Premier League title. A move to Chelsea followed, where he won another league title in 2016–17 and starred in their Champions League triumph. Kanté’s influence extended to the international stage, where he anchored France’s midfield during their victorious 2018 World Cup campaign. Known for his work rate and humility, Kanté completed the rare treble of Premier League, Champions League, and World Cup wins.
1. Julian Alvarez (Argentina, Manchester City)
Julián Álvarez became the youngest player to win the Premier League, Champions League, and World Cup after Manchester City’s 2023 UCL victory. Uniquely, he won the World Cup before the Champions League, thanks to the 2022 winter tournament in Qatar. Though not a regular starter during City’s treble-winning season, Álvarez delivered crucial performances. His versatility, sharp movement, and finishing made a valuable impact. Now playing a key role at Atlético Madrid, the Argentine forward continues to develop his game, showing promise to become one of the leading strikers in world football.