Paris Siant-German forward Ousmane Dembele has become the latest player to achieve the prestigious “triple crown”, winning the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d’Or.

Dembele’s crowning moment came this week when he lifted the 2025 Ballon d’Or, edging out Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to secure the honour. The French winger, once hailed as a raw but inconsistent talent, has now cemented his legacy alongside some of the game’s greatest figures.

The 28-year-old was already a World Cup winner with France in 2018 and last year added a Champions League medal with PSG. With the Ballon d’Or now in his collection, he joins an elite group of just ten football icons to have achieved the treble of the sport’s most coveted prizes.

“Dembele’s career has been a rollercoaster, but this achievement puts him in the company of legends,” noted football outlet The Touchline, which highlighted the rarity of the accomplishment.

The exclusive list features Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho, Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Paolo Rossi, Kaka, Rivaldo, and Bobby Charlton. Dembele is now the tenth name added, further strengthening his claim as one of France’s finest modern players.

His journey has been anything but straightforward. From injury setbacks at Barcelona to criticism about inconsistency, Dembele’s resurgence in Paris has been remarkable. The winger has grown into a decisive figure for PSG, delivering both flair and efficiency on the biggest stage.

For France and PSG fans, Dembele’s achievement is more than personal glory, it is a reminder of his resilience and evolution into a complete footballer.

Below is the full list of the 10 football legends who have won the World Cup, Champions League, and Ballon d’Or:

1. Lionel Messi
2. Zinedine Zidane
3. Ronaldinho
4. Franz Beckenbauer
5. Gerd Muller
6. Paolo Rossi
7. Kaka
8. Rivaldo
9. Bobby Charlton
10. Ousmane Dembele