Fabian Ruiz Enters Elite Company with World Cup and Champions League Double
At 30 years old, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz reached the pinnacle of international football after lifting the World Cup with Spain. Following La Roja's decisive victory over Argentina in the final, the Spaniard added another major trophy to an already remarkable career resume.
The Spanish playmaker's trophy cabinet features two Champions League titles, a World Cup, an European Championship, two Ligue 1 titles, a UEFA Super Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, a Coupe de France, and two Trophees des Champions with his club and country.
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With this victory, Ruiz joins an exclusive group of iconic players who achieved the Champions League and World Cup double in the same season. He follows in the footsteps of legends like Roberto Carlos in 2002, Sami Khedira in 2014, Raphael Varane in 2018, and Julian Alvarez.
Beyond his title haul, Ruiz has proven to be a talismanic figure for La Roja on the international stage. Remarkably, the tactical midfielder remains completely undefeated across 50 career appearances for the national team, setting an unprecedented record in modern international football.