11 Footballers Who Achieved World Cup and European Cup Glory in the Same Season

For footballers, winning the World Cup or lifting the “Hu Kang” Trophy is a great achievement in their careers. But if Boonpawasana sends success in 2 events in the same year, it is considered a lifetime bonus.

Winning both great championships is not easy. This season, only two people have a chance to make history: Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez and Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez. Won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and now the pair will face off in this season’s UEFA Champions League final.

Before we get to know whether or not Martinez or Alvarez will be successful, let’s look back at 11 players who have made their mark as world champions. and the European Cup champion within the same season

1. Gerd Muller

Although Gerd Muller’s four goals at the 1974 World Cup were as disappointing as when he was the tournament’s top scorer with 10 four years ago, he It was the man who scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 win over the Netherlands, then netted for Bayern Munich in a 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Euro final. Champions Cup (UEFA Champions League) in 1974 as well

2. Roberto Carlos

One of the most powerful left-footed players in football, Roberto Carlos won the World Cup and Champions League in 2002, becoming the latest player to do so in the Champions League. After 16 years, Brazil beat Germany in a brilliant way, and Carlos assisted Zinedine Zidane’s crucial goal in the 2002 European Cup final.

3. Franz Beckenbauer

Considering the best defender of all time And is a symbol of German football. Of course, Franz Beckenbauer is inevitable. He was instrumental in leading West Germany (now Germany) and Bayern to two major trophies in 1974. Kaiser France was the first team captain to lift the World Cup trophy. Wed, European Cup and European Football Championship. In addition, Beckenbauer He is also one of only three players to win the World Cup as a player (1974) and manager (1990).

4. Sepp Meyer

Not just making a name for Bayern and West Germany in the early 70s, Sepp Meier is considered one of the great goalkeepers in world football. In which he is a player of the “Southern Tigers” series that won the “Big Ear” 3 times in a row (1974-1976), more importantly, still conceded only one goal in the final 3 times

5. Raphael Varane

Varane currently plays for Manchester United but his greatest success came at Real Madrid by the French defender. Successful in both events in 2018, most importantly, he also won the “Hu Kang” four times, then led France to win the World Cup in Russia.

6. Hans-York Schwarzenberg

This is one of Bayern Munich’s golden age players, having enjoyed a lot of success with Bayern Munich and even won the World Cup. with the European Cup in 1974 by Hans-Jorge Schwarzenberg He scored a 120th-minute goal in a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the final, resulting in a replay and a 4-0 win for Bayern.

7. Uli Hoeness

Former president of Bayern Munich as a player was instrumental in building success with the Bavarian top club. After hanging up his boots, he turned to work as a team management board. Back in the 1974 World Cup and Euro 1972 championships, he helped the Iron Eagles win the European Cup.

8. Christian Garomber

Despite France winning the 1998 World Cup, Christian Garombeus didn’t quite get the credit he deserved, with the midfielder’s haircut offending his mother. create great work And is considered a strong engine room of the team, but not many opportunities from Emme Jacquet to start with the “Chicken” army, however, in the same year, Garomber had the opportunity to move from Sampdo Rea played for Real Madrid mid-season. And won the Champions League four months later, plus scored 3 goals in the final 8 teams and playoffs

9. Paul Brightner

The left-back has a cool hairstyle. which is a player with various strengths and techniques He did his best when he helped Germany win the World Cup in 1974 and the same year with Bayern Munich. Successfully won two La Liga titles before returning to play for Bayern four years later.

10. Jupp Kapelmann

Kapelmann was at his peak form and played a key role. “The Iron Eagle” won the 1974 World Cup. He moved from Cologne to Bayern and went on to have success with Bayern at the European Cup. Then had the opportunity to play for West Germany. along with winning the world championship

11. Sami Khedira

Sami Khedira suffered serious injuries before and during the 2014 World Cup, but that hasn’t stopped him from making football history. Back in that period, the player returned to the field after spending half a year recovering from injury. Before helping the team thrash Atletico Madrid 4-1 in extra time in the 2014 Champions League final, then flagged. “Iron Eagle” invades the land of Samba But had to be hit by a disease again, but in the end, Germany successfully won the World Cup after beating Argentina 1-0.

Tom Meng