There will be those who, in a comparison, can highlight similarities as well as mark differences. Beyond any parallelism, the Libertadores Cup and the Champions League They are two of the best tournaments in the world at the club level and compile feats and incredible records throughout their respective histories.
One of the many points in common is that of the protagonists. Footballers who play in both South America and Europe during their careers and, within that group, an even more select one: those who achieved both conquests. Therefore, in The Sporting News we review Which footballers won the Libertadores and the Champions League?
Which players won the Libertadores and the Champions League?
Throughout history A total of thirteen footballers won the Libertadores and the Champions League. They are all from two countries: Argentina and Brazil.
The first to achieve it was Juan Pablo Sorín, who in the 1995-1996 campaign played minutes with European champion Juventus, although in the middle he went on loan to River, with which he celebrated the highest championship in South America. The Old lady he lifted the Orejona on May 22, 1996, while the Millonario was consecrated on June 26, so Sorín was champion of both tournaments 35 days apart.
Those who followed him on that short list were: Dida, Cafú, Roque Júnior, Carlos Tevez, Walter Samuel, Ronaldinho, Neymar, Danilo, Rafinha, Ramires, David Luiz and Julián Álvarez.
It is also worth highlighting the name of Wilfredo Caballero, who was part of the Boca squads in 2003 and Chelsea in the 2020-2021 season, although He didn’t play any minute in the Libertadores or in the Champions League and because of that, for example, UEFA does not count him as a champion.
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The complete list of players who won the Libertadores and the Champions League
Soccer player Champion Equipment Year Champion Equipment Year Juan Pablo Sorín Libertadores River 1996 Champions Juventus 1996 Roque Júnior Libertadores Palmeiras 1999 Champions Milan 2003 Cafú Libertadores São Paulo 1992 y 1993 Champions Milan 2007 Dida Libertadores Cruzeiro 1997 Champions Milan 2007 Carlos Tevez Libertadores Boca 2003 Champions Manchester United 2008 Walter Samuel Libertadores Boca 2000 Champions Inter 2010 Ronaldinho Champions Barcelona 2006 Libertadores Atlético Mineiro 2013 Neymar Libertadores Santos 2011 Champions Barcelona 2015 Danilo Libertadores Santos 2011 Champions Real Madrid 2016 Rafinha Champions Bayern Múnich 2013 Libertadores Flamengo 2019 Ramires Champions Chelsea 2012 Libertadores Palmeiras 2020 David Luiz Champions Chelsea 2012 Libertadores Flamengo 20 22 Julián Álvarez Libertadores River 2018 Champions Manchester City 2023
2023-10-15 03:12:15
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