Rodri Joins Messi, Zidane, Ronaldinho in Elite Football History After World Cup Triumph

Spain midfielder Rodri has further cemented his place among football’s all-time greats after helping La Roja win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Manchester City star completed one of the most remarkable trophy collections in football history by adding the World Cup to his UEFA Champions League, UEFA European Championship and Ballon d’Or triumphs.

With the achievement, Rodri became just the seventh player in football history to win all four of the sport’s biggest honours:

• FIFA World Cup
• Ballon d’Or
• UEFA Champions League
• International continental championship (UEFA Euro/Copa América)

He joins an exclusive list of football icons that includes:

• Franz Beckenbauer (Germany)
• Gerd Müller (Germany)
• Zinedine Zidane (France)
• Rivaldo (Brazil)
• Ronaldinho (Brazil)
• Lionel Messi (Argentina)
• Rodri (Spain)

Rodri was also named the winner of the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after producing a series of commanding performances throughout Spain’s victorious campaign.

Rodri’s Career Honours

Atlético Madrid

• UEFA Super Cup (2018)

Manchester City

Premier League

• 2020/21
• 2021/22
• 2022/23
• 2023/24

FA Cup

• 2022/23
• 2025/26

EFL Cup

• 2019/20
• 2020/21
• 2025/26

Community Shield

• 2019

UEFA Champions League

• 2022/23

UEFA Super Cup

• 2023

FIFA Club World Cup

• 2023

Spain

FIFA World Cup

• 2026

UEFA European Championship

• 2024

UEFA Nations League

• 2022/23

Individual Awards

• Ballon d’Or: 2024
• FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2026

Rodri’s latest achievement places him firmly among football’s most decorated midfielders, with his consistency, leadership and success at both club and international level continuing to define an extraordinary career.