Rodri Joins Football’s Superelite Set
With the World Cup 2026 victory, Rodri becomes one of only a handful to hold football's ultimate trophy quadruplet: the World Cup, Champions League, Ballon d’Or, and European Championship. This feat is an impressive feat that has only been achieved before by Beckenbauer and Müller in 1974.
Besides Rodri, no other active player or former player has managed to achieve this remarkable accomplishment. Zinedine Zidane came close with the Champions League 2002 win, Lionel Messi also completed it in 2022 by winning his first Copa América followed by conquering the World Cup just a year later.
How Rare is Rodri's Achievement?
Rodri is part of an elite group. His addition to this set comes exactly one year after winning the Champions League, with further achievements including the 2024 European Championship and Ballon d’Or in 2024.
Limited Set for Women’s Football
Unlike their male counterparts, women's players face a more challenging path to completing the set. The Ballon d’Or Féminin is only seven years old, limiting the pool of eligible players. So far, Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí have matched part of this exclusive list with both holding the Champions League and World Cup trophies.
Who Holds the Most World Cup Assists?
The question from Michael Ross: Rodri is now the leading player for most assists in a single World Cup tournament. He scored 7 assists during France’s run to the title, breaking the previous record of 6 held by Michael Olise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Holds the Record for Most World Cup Assists?
Rodri broke the previous record with 7 assists in a single World Cup tournament. This outpaced Pelé, who had previously set the mark with 6 during Brazil's dominant run at the 1970 World Cup.