Despite the large amount of South American talent, including arguably the two best players in the history of soccer, only a handful of players can claim titles in two of the biggest tournaments in the world: the UEFA Champions League and the Copa Libertadores.
Here is the complete list of players that have accomplished the feat, not surprisingly composed entirely of Brazilian and Argentinean players.
Dida
The legendary Brazilian keeper, Dida, won the Libertadores title with his debut team Cruzeiros. He also won three league titles with the team, and was once named the top keeper in the Brazilian Serie A.
It was with another Serie A team, this time in Italy, that he accomplished his second world title by winning the Champions League with AC Milan. In the decade he spent with the Italian club, Dida won the European tournament in 2003 and 2006.
Cafu
Cafu, the man with the most caps with the Brazilian national team, won back to back titles in the Copa Libertadores with Sao Paolo in 1993 and 1994.
He then joined his compatriot Dida in AC Milan where he was also part of the team that won the 2007 Champions League.
Roque Junior
Despite his erratic career, Roque Junior was able to win both titles. With Palmerias (the only team with which he lasted more than three seasons), Roque won the Libertadores title in 1999.
Despite a slightly disappointing showing with the Italian club Milan, he was part of the team when it won the Champions League in 2003.
Clearly, anyone attempting to accomplish the feat should attempt a stay in AC Milan for some time.
Juan Pablo Sorin
Sorin has a dubious place on the list. He was on the roster for the Juventus team that won the Champions League in 1995-1996, but he barely saw any play with the Italian side and left the team to return to Argentina before the final.
Once back in Argentina with Boca Juniors, he won the Libertadores title in 1996. He also won four league titles and a South American Cup title with the team.
Carlos Tevez
The now infamous Argentinean player got his start in his native country of Argentina with Boca Juniors. In his stay with the team, he won the Libertadores, South American and Inter Continental Cups.
Tevez continued to have success in Europe, being part of one of the greatest Manchester United teams in history. In 2008, he won the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, Premier league and Community Shield with the team.
If Ronaldinho were to win with Flamengo, he would be the first (unless one is ready to count Sorin's entry) to win the Champions first and then the Libertadores.
Ronaldinho won the Champions League title with Barcelona in 2006 in his best season with the club, scoring 29 times and adding 16 assists.
