Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane is one of only three players in World Cup history to be named Player of the Tournament twice, a feat that outperforms #6 Garrincha's single tournament MVP. In 1998, he scored two headers in the final against Brazil, a match where he tallied 2 goals on just 3 shots, clinching victory on home soil. Eight years later, he was named Best Player of the 2006 tournament despite a red card for headbutting Marco Materazzi, registering 2 assists and 14 key passes. His career World Cup contribution produced 5 goals and 4 assists in 12 matches, a record that places him 30% higher than the average for top-tier midfielders.