The FIFA World Cup has witnessed remarkable performances and outstanding achievements by players, resulting in numerous records that still stand today. Here are eleven major records held by players in the history of the FIFA World Cup:
1. Pele: The Brazilian legend holds the record for being the first player to win three World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970).
2. Cafu: The Brazilian full-back is the only player to appear in three World Cup finals, winning twice (1994, 2002) and losing once (1998).
3. Miroslav Klose: The German striker holds the record for the most World Cup goals, scoring 16 goals in his career.
4. Lothar Matthaus: The German midfielder has played in the most World Cup matches, with 25 appearances.
5. Pele: Along with his three titles, Pele also holds the record for the most World Cup assists, providing 10 goals for his teammates.
6. Javier Mascherano: The Argentine midfielder has received the most yellow cards in World Cup history, accumulating 7 yellow cards.
7. Lionel Messi: The Argentine superstar holds the record for the most dribbles in World Cup tournaments, completing 110 successful dribbles.
8. Rigobert Song and Zinedine Zidane: Both players share the record for the most red cards in World Cup history, with 2 red cards each.
9. Pele: Pele remains the youngest player to win the World Cup and score a goal in the final game. He achieved this feat at the age of 17 in 1958.
10. Oliver Kahn: The German goalkeeper is the only goalkeeper to have won the Golden Ball for the best player at a World Cup, receiving the award in 2002.
11. Miroslav Klose: Klose is the only player to have scored at least four goals in each of the three World Cups he participated in (2002, 2006, 2010).
These records showcase the exceptional talents and achievements of these players in the FIFA World Cup, solidifying their place in football history.
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