It’s a dream for a every professional player to play and win the FIFA world cup. It’s one of the most coveted football prizes. So, players tend to put in their best in every game to ensure they emerge winners of the cup. Only 21 players have managed to win the FIFA world cup atleast once in their career with majority of these players emanating from Brazil.
Here’s the list of players with the mist world cup title wins
1. Pele 3 titles
Pele is a Brazilian legend and he made his world cup debut at a very young age, age 17. He’s the player with the most world cup title wins, winning the trophy 3 times, two times consecutively in 1958 and 1962 with the third title win coming in 1970. Pele also holds the record for the most world cup assists and ranks on the list of top 10 players with the most goals scored at the tournament.
2. Bellini 2 titles
Hilderaldo Bellini was a Brazilian defender and one of the best central defenders of all time in Brazil. Bellini won the world cup title twice, in 1958 and 1962 consecutively. He was also one of the most instrumental players who contributed to the nation’s success.
3. Cafu 2 titles
Marcos Evangelista also known as Cafu was a Brazilian full back and is regarded as one of the greatest full backs of all time. Cafu is also the most capped Brazilian player with 142 appearances. He has won the world cup two times, in 1994 and 2002
4. Ronaldo 2 titles
Ronaldo Nazario is a Brazilian striker and is one of the greatest players of all times. In Brazil’s title win Ronaldo was instrumental as he provided a high number of Goals and assists. Ronaldo has won the FIFA world cup twice, in 1994 and 2002.
5. Castilho 2 titles
Carlos Castillo is a Brazilian Goalkeeper. He has been included in the Brazilian squad for 4 different world cup editions in 1950, 1954, 1958, and 1962, but has only featured in 3 matches. He has won the FIFA world cup twice, in 1958 and 1962.
6. Didi 2 titles
Waldyr Pereira also known as Didi, is a Brazilian midfielder who also plays as a forward. His performances for the team in the world cup editions he featured in was greatly instrumental to their success. Didi has won the FIFA world cup twice in 1958 and 1962, he also won the golden ball for his performance in the 1958 world cup.
7. Djalma Santos 2 titles
Santos was a Brazilian right back and one of the greatest right backs of all-time. He featured for Brazil in 4 World editions in 1950, 1954, 1958, and 1962. Santo’s attacking and defending abilities were top-notch and contributed greatly to the team’s success. He won the FIFA world cup in 1958 and 1962.
8. Giovanni Ferrari 2 titles
Ferrari was an Italian midfielder and was one of the highlights of his generation. Ferrari is also regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He won the FIFA world cup on 2 occasions in 1934 and 1938.
9. Garrincha 2 titles
Manuel Francisco also known as Garrincha was a professional Brazilian winger and is also one of the greatest players of all time. His dribbling skills also makes him one of the best dribblers of all time. Garrincha was an entertaining player to watch just like the Brazilian Ronaldo or Ronaldinho. He won the FIFA world cup twice in 1958 and 1962.
10. Gilmar
Gylmar dos Santos who is simply known as Gilmar was a Brazilian Goalkeeper and one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. He was part of the formidable team that won the world cup two times consecutively in 1958 and 1962.
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The greatest players of this time, Ronaldo and Messi are still yet to win the FIFA World cup for their countries. Some believe the first to win the cup would end the long time debate between both players. Who do you think would win the world cup first between Messi and Ronaldo? Let us know in the comment box.
