Trophies are the ultimate indicator of success in football. Many players have wowed audiences with their talent and skill; however, only a handful of players have been able to provide winning contributions to teams on a consistent basis throughout their career. Any trophy included, these legends have raised more pieces of silverware than almost anyone else in history, be it at club level or international level.
Argentinian icon Lionel Messi is at the top of the list with a jaw-dropping 46 trophies nevertheless, there are many other legends that have left a mark on the history of football. This article provides the complete list of 11 players with the all-time most trophies, plus what they won, with the idea being to appreciate their success and the impact they’ve had on football.
Table of Contents
- 1. Lionel Messi – 46 trophies
- 2. Dani Alves – 43 Trophies
- 3. Andres Iniesta – 39 Trophies
- 4. Gerard Pique – 39 Trophies
- 5. Maxwell – 38 Trophies
- 6. Sergio Busquets – 38 Trophies
- 7. Ryan Giggs – 37 Trophies
- 8. Cristiano Ronaldo – 36 Trophies
- 9. Angel Di María – 35 Trophies
- 10. Kenny Dalglish – 34 Trophies
- 11. Vítor Baia – 34 Titles
1. Lionel Messi – 46 trophies
Lionel Messi is one of the top footballers to have ever played the game. He has won significant domestic and international trophies at Barca, PSG, and for Argentina, finding similar levels of success, like other top players.
| No | Achievement | Year(s) | Team | Count |
| 1 | World Cup Winner | 2022 | Argentina | 1 |
| 2 | Copa América Winner | 23/24, 20/21 | Argentina | 2 |
| 3 | Champions League Winner | Multiple Years | FC Barcelona | 4 |
| 4 | FIFA Club World Cup Winner | Multiple Years | FC Barcelona | 3 |
| 5 | Spanish Champion | Multiple Years | FC Barcelona | 10 |
| 6 | French Champion | 22/23, 21/22 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2 |
| 7 | UEFA Supercup Winner | Multiple Years | FC Barcelona | 3 |
| 8 | Spanish Cup Winner | Multiple Years | FC Barcelona | 7 |
| 9 | Spanish Super Cup Winner | Multiple Years | FC Barcelona | 8 |
| 10 | Supporters’ Shield Winner | 23/24 | Inter Miami CF | 1 |
| 11 | Leagues Cup Winner | 2023 | Inter Miami CF | 1 |
| 12 | Under-20 World Cup Champion | 2005 | Argentina U20 | 1 |
| 13 | CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions Winner | 21/22 | Argentina | 1 |
| 14 | French Super Cup Winner | 22/23 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1 |
| 15 | Olympic Medalist | 2008 | Argentina Olympic Team | 1 |
| Total Titles | 46 | |||
2. Dani Alves – 43 Trophies
Dani Alves, a Brazilian right-back, is among the most decorated players in the history of football and has won trophies in Spain, Italy, France, Brazil, and with Brazil at the international level.
| No | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
| 1 | Copa America Winner | 18/19, 06/07 | Brazil |
| 2 | Champions League Winner | 14/15, 10/11, 08/09 | FC Barcelona |
| 3 | FIFA Club World Cup Winner | 2016, 2012, 2010 | FC Barcelona |
| 4 | Spanish Champion | 15/16, 14/15, 12/13, 10/11, 09/10, 08/09 | FC Barcelona |
| 5 | Italian Champion | 16/17 | Juventus FC |
| 6 | French Champion | 18/19, 17/18 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 7 | Uefa Supercup Winner | 15/16, 11/12, 09/10, 06/07 | FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC |
| 8 | Uefa Cup Winner | 06/07, 05/06 | Sevilla FC |
| 9 | Spanish Cup Winner | 15/16, 14/15, 11/12, 08/09, 06/07 | FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC |
| 10 | Italian Cup Winner | 16/17 | Juventus FC |
| 11 | French Cup Winner | 17/18 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 12 | Spanish Super Cup Winner | 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 09/10, 07/08 | FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC |
| 13 | French League Cup Winner | 17/18 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 14 | Confederations Cup Winner | 2013, 2009 | Brazil |
| 15 | Under-20 World Cup Champion | 2003 | Brazil U20 |
| 16 | French Super Cup Winner | 17/18 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 17 | Olympic Medalist | 2021 | Brazil Olympic Team |
| 18. | Copa do Nordeste | 2002 | Bahia |
| 19. | Campeonato Paulista | 2021 | São Paulo |
| Total Titles | 43 | ||
3. Andres Iniesta – 39 Trophies
Andres Iniesta, the midfield maestro, is noted for his vision, control, and timely goals in major matches. He has achieved significant success with Barcelona and Spain, including the iconic World Cup victory in 2010.
| No | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
| 1 | World Cup Winner | 2010 | Spain |
| 2 | European Champion | 2012, 2008 | Spain |
| 3 | Champions League Winner | 14/15, 10/11, 08/09, 05/06 | FC Barcelona |
| 4 | FIFA Club World Cup Winner | 2016, 2012, 2010 | FC Barcelona |
| 5 | Spanish Champion | 17/18, 15/16, 14/15, 12/13, 10/11, 09/10, 08/09, 05/06, 04/05 | FC Barcelona |
| 6 | Uefa Supercup Winner | 15/16, 11/12, 09/10 | FC Barcelona |
| 7 | Spanish Cup Winner | 17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 14/15, 11/12, 08/09 | FC Barcelona |
| 8 | Spanish Super Cup Winner | 16/17, 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 09/10, 06/07, 05/06 | FC Barcelona |
| 9 | European Under-17 Champion | 2001 | Spain U17 |
| 10 | Japanese Champion | 2023 | Vissel Kobe |
| 11 | European Under-19 Champion | 2002 | Spain U19 |
| 12 | Japanese Cup Winner | 2019 | Vissel Kobe |
| 13 | Japanese Super Cup Winner | 2020 | Vissel Kobe |
| Total Titles | 41 | ||
4. Gerard Pique – 39 Trophies
Pique played a huge role in Barcelona’s golden age and Spain’s international dominance with his defensive quality contributing to the success of club and country.
| No | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
| 1 | World Cup Winner | 2010 | Spain |
| 2 | European Champion | 2012 | Spain |
| 3 | Champions League Winner | 14/15, 10/11, 08/09 (FC Barcelona), 07/08 (Manchester United) | FC Barcelona, Manchester United |
| 4 | FIFA Club World Cup Winner | 2016, 2012, 2010 | FC Barcelona |
| 5 | English Champion | 07/08 | Manchester United |
| 6 | Spanish Champion | 22/23, 18/19, 17/18, 15/16, 14/15, 12/13, 10/11, 09/10, 08/09 | FC Barcelona |
| 7 | UEFA Supercup Winner | 15/16, 11/12, 09/10 | FC Barcelona |
| 8 | Spanish Cup Winner | 20/21, 17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 14/15, 11/12, 08/09 | FC Barcelona |
| 9 | Spanish Super Cup Winner | 18/19, 16/17, 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 09/10 | FC Barcelona |
| 10 | English League Cup Winner | 2006 | Manchester United |
| 11 | European Under-19 Champion | 2006 | Spain U19 |
| Total Titles | 39 | ||
5. Maxwell – 38 Trophies
Brazilian left-back Maxwell, experienced a very successful career with clubs across Europe, winning various domestic and continental trophies.
| No | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
| 1 | Champions League Winner | 10/11 | FC Barcelona |
| 2 | FIFA Club World Cup Winner | 2012, 2010 | FC Barcelona |
| 3 | Italian Champion | 08/09, 07/08, 06/07 | Inter Milan |
| 4 | Spanish Champion | 10/11, 09/10 | FC Barcelona |
| 5 | French Champion | 15/16, 14/15, 13/14, 12/13 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 6 | Uefa Supercup Winner | 09/10 | FC Barcelona |
| 7 | French Cup Winner | 16/17, 15/16, 14/15 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 8 | Spanish Cup Winner | 11/12 | FC Barcelona |
| 9 | French League Cup Winner | 16/17, 15/16, 14/15, 13/14 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 10 | Spanish Super Cup Winner | 11/12, 10/11, 09/10 | FC Barcelona |
| 11 | Italian Super Cup Winner | 08/09 | Inter Milan |
| 12 | Dutch Champion | 03/04, 01/02 | Ajax Amsterdam |
| 13 | Dutch Cup Winner | 01/02 | Ajax Amsterdam |
| 14 | Dutch Super Cup Winner | 2005, 2003, 2002 | Ajax Amsterdam |
| 15 | Brazilian Cup Winner | 2000 | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube |
| 16 | French Super Cup Winner | 16/17, 15/16, 13/14 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Total Titles | 38 | ||
6. Sergio Busquets – 38 Trophies
Busquets is an unsung hero in the midfield, providing stability for both Barcelona and Spain with poise and intelligence.
| No | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
| 1 | World Cup Winner | 2010 | Spain |
| 2 | European Champion | 2012 | Spain |
| 3 | Champions League Winner | 14/15, 10/11, 08/09 | FC Barcelona |
| 4 | FIFA Club World Cup Winner | 2016, 2012, 2010 | FC Barcelona |
| 5 | Spanish Champion | 22/23, 18/19, 17/18, 15/16, 14/15, 12/13, 10/11, 09/10, 08/09 | FC Barcelona |
| 6 | UEFA Supercup Winner | 15/16, 11/12, 09/10 | FC Barcelona |
| 7 | Spanish Cup Winner | 20/21, 17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 14/15, 11/12, 08/09 | FC Barcelona |
| 8 | Spanish Super Cup Winner | 22/23, 18/19, 16/17, 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 09/10 | FC Barcelona |
| 9 | Supporters’ Shield Winner | 23/24 | Inter Miami CF |
| 10 | Leagues Cup Winner | 2023 | Inter Miami CF |
| Total Titles | 38 | ||
7. Ryan Giggs – 37 Trophies
Ryan Giggs made his entire club career at Manchester United, becoming the model of loyalty and consistency. A renowned speedster and dribbler on either wing, he all but led United’s two-decade reigns on English football as well as dominating Europe.
| No | Achievement | Year(s) | Club |
| 1 | Champions League Winner | 07/08, 98/99 | Manchester United |
| 2 | FIFA Club World Cup Winner | 2009 | Manchester United |
| 3 | English Champion | 12/13, 10/11, 08/09, 07/08, 06/07, 02/03, 00/01, 99/00, 98/99, 96/97, 95/96, 93/94, 92/93 | Manchester United |
| 4 | UEFA Supercup Winner | 91/92 | Manchester United |
| 5 | English FA Cup Winner | 2004, 1999, 1996, 1994 | Manchester United |
| 6 | English Super Cup Winner | 13/14, 10/11, 08/09, 07/08, 03/04, 97/98, 96/97, 94/95, 93/94 | Manchester United |
| 7 | English League Cup Winner | 2010, 2009, 2006, 1992 | Manchester United |
| 8 | Intercontinental Cup Winner | 1999 | Manchester United |
| Total Titles | 37 | ||
8. Cristiano Ronaldo – 36 Trophies
Cristiano Ronaldo is a footballing legend, achieving trophies in Portugal, England, Spain, Italy, and internationally representing Portugal. A menacing athlete, overall talent and true leader, Ronaldo has won trophies at every stop along the way.
9. Angel Di María – 35 Trophies
Angel Di María, one of the best all-around wingers, played with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the club and international levels. Di María was a player who showed up for big matches, having won trophies in Europe and South America where he excelled.
| No | Achievement | Year(s) | Team | Count |
| 1 | World Cup Winner | 2022 | Argentina | 1 |
| 2 | Copa América Winner | 23/24, 20/21 | Argentina | 2 |
| 3 | Champions League Winner | 13/14 | Real Madrid | 1 |
| 4 | Spanish Champion | 11/12 | Real Madrid | 1 |
| 5 | French Champion | Multiple Years | Paris Saint-Germain | 5 |
| 6 | UEFA Supercup Winner | 14/15 | Real Madrid | 1 |
| 7 | French Cup Winner | Multiple Years | Paris Saint-Germain | 4 |
| 8 | Spanish Cup Winner | 13/14, 10/11 | Real Madrid | 2 |
| 9 | French League Cup Winner | Multiple Years | Paris Saint-Germain | 4 |
| 10 | Spanish Super Cup Winner | 12/13 | Real Madrid | 1 |
| 11 | Portuguese Champion | 09/10 | SL Benfica | 1 |
| 12 | Portuguese League Cup Winner | Multiple Years | SL Benfica | 3 |
| 13 | Under-20 World Cup Champion | 2007 | Argentina U20 | 1 |
| 14 | CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions Winner | 21/22 | Argentina | 1 |
| 15 | French Super Cup Winner | Multiple Years | Paris Saint-Germain | 5 |
| 16 | Olympic Medalist | 2008 | Argentina Olympic Team | 1 |
| 17 | Portuguese Super Cup Winner | 2024 | SL Benfica | 1 |
| Total Titles | 35 | |||
10. Kenny Dalglish – 34 Trophies
Scottish hero Kenny Dalglish has been remembered for his ruthless finishing and incomparable presence for Liverpool and Celtic. Dalglish’s time on the pitch made him responsible for many domestic and European accolades.
11. Vítor Baia – 34 Titles
One of the best goalkeepers Portugal has ever had, Vítor Baía played most of his career at FC Porto, where he won many domestic and European titles. He was known for his great reflexes and consistency and played a central role in Porto’s dominant period during José Mourinho’s management.
| # | Achievement | Year | Club |
| 1 | Champions League Winner | 03/04 | FC Porto |
| 2 | Spanish Champion | 97/98 | FC Barcelona |
| 3 | UEFA Cup Winner | 02/03 | FC Porto |
| 4 | Europapokal der Pokalsieger Sieger | 96/97 | FC Barcelona |
| 5 | Spanish Cup Winner | 97/98, 96/97 | FC Barcelona |
| 6 | Spanish Super Cup Winner | 97/98, 96/97 | FC Barcelona |
| 7 | Portuguese Champion | 06/07, 05/06, 03/04, 02/03, 98/99, 95/96, 93/94, 92/93, 91/92, 89/90 | FC Porto |
| 8 | Portuguese Cup Winner | 2006, 2003, 2000, 1994, 1991 | FC Porto |
| 9 | Intercontinental Cup Winner | 2004 | FC Porto |
| 10 | Portuguese Super Cup Winner | 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1995, 1994, 1992, 1991 | FC Porto |
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