The Manchester United owners recently expressed interest in buying the new IPL franchises. IPL 2022 is going to be different than before as it is going to be a 10 team affair with the inclusion of 2 new teams. Manchester United is undoubtedly one of the most famous and celebrated football clubs and their owners are showing keen interest in owning IPL teams.

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The IPL broadcast rights are reaching some new stratospheric extents. BCCI already initiated the processes behind finalizing the two new teams. Due to such massive changes, a mega auction will be held next year. BCCI floated ITT (Invitation to Tender) through a private equity firm. According to Times of India reports, the Manchester United owners picked up the ITT.

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Except for them, other companies are in the line as well who showed interest. Those companies are Adani Group, Torrent Pharma, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Hindustan Times Media, Aurobindo Pharma, Jindal Steel, entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala and three private equity players.

Strict Clauses of ITT:

One can bid only if they have an average turnover of Rs 3,000 crore or a personal net worth of Rs 2,5000 crore. Interestingly, BCCI had to change a few of these clauses as some of the potential bidders requested to lower the value.

In between all these, ANI reported that the Manchester United owners played a vital factor in delaying the ITT deadline.

The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, boasting the best talent from around the globe. Over the years, African players have made a significant impact on Europe's elite competition, with many of them showcasing their skills but also finding the back of the net consistently.

From legendary strikers to dynamic wingers, this article highlights the top 10 African players with the most goals in Champions League history, celebrating their remarkable achievements on the grandest stage of European football.

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League:

10. Sebastian Haller| 12 Goals | Ivory Coast:

While the Ivorian found the net just 10 times in 48 games for the Hammers, he experienced a career revival at Ajax, netting an impressive 32 times in 50 games. Sebastian Haller made his Champions League debut in the 2021-22 season, scoring in his first seven games in the competition, including four in his debut against Ruben Amorim’s Sporting. Haller scored just one more UEFA Champions League goal and was given just 10 minutes in the German side’s 2024 final defeat to Real Madrid.

9. Rabah Madjer | Algeria | 12 Goals:

Madjer is considered one of the best players in the history of Algerian football and shot to renown as a Porto player in the 1980s. He scored six goals on Porto’s first UEFA Champions League winning run, including the equalizer against Bayern Munich in the final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Madjer retired in 1992 and twice managed his home country, having played in their first ever World Cup in 1982.

8. Vincent Aboubakar | 14 Goals | Cameroon: 

Aboubakar made his UEFA Champions League debut in 2014 with Porto, scoring a goal in a 6-0 thrashing of BATE Borisov. He came back with a goal in the return fixture at home to Shakhtar and scored his first knockout goal against Basel but was an unused substitute in both quarter-final legs against Bayern Munich, including the 6-1 defeat that sent Porto out.

In the next two seasons, one spent at Porto and the other at Besiktas, Aboubakar netted six times but failed to get out of the group stage. He scored his final Champions League goals in 2017 with a brace against Monaco but was injured for the last 16 tie against Liverpool, a 5-0 defeat at the Estádio do Dragao.

7. Seydou Doumbia | 15 Goals | Ivory Coast:

Doumbia scored 15 UEFA Champions League goals in 31 games for three different clubs in his career. He moved to Basel in 2016, scoring just once in six games before ending his European run at Sporting in the 2017-18 season. He made his debut with CSKA Moscow, scoring five times in the 2011-12 season, but never hit that height again.

6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Gabon | 17 Goals:

 Aubameyang primarily scored his goals with Dortmund, he managed just two for Chelsea, but Gabon’s all-time top scorer never made it past the UEFA Champions League quarter finals having twice exited at that stage in 2014 and 2017. Aubameyang is, however, the all-time top goal scorer in Europa League history, netting 34 times in 62 games.

5. Riyad Mahrez | Algeria | 20 Goals:

Riyad Mahrez kicked things off with two goals in Leicester’s opening group match against Brugge before finding the net two more times ahead of the knockouts. He played every minute of Leicester’s knockout run but could only manage a single assist in that time. 

In the 2020-21 season, Mahrez was a crucial player on Manchester City’s run, scoring in the quarters before three goals against PSG in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. However, he could not find the net as City lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the final. By the time of the 2023 win, Mahrez had fallen down the City pecking order and stayed on the bench for the whole of the 1-0 win against Inter.

4. Sadio Mane | Senegal | 27 Goals:

The 2019 and 2022 African Player of the Year Mane was a talisman in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool rebuild. Joining in 2016, Mane along with Salah and Roberto Firmino combined to be a lethal front three with the Senegalese player scoring 10 goals in the 17-18 UEFA Champions League season, a figure only beaten by his team-mates and Cristiano Ronaldo. Moving to Bayern Munich in 2022, Mane struggled to replicate his Liverpool form but still scored three goals in the group stages before departing for Al-Nassr in 2023.

3. Samuel Eto'o | Cameroon | 30 Goals:

The four-time African player of the year winner, a figure only matched by Yaya Toure, scored most of his UEFA Champions League goals for Barcelona including six in their 2005-06 triumph and four in the 2008-09 win under Pep Guardiola. Moving to Inter in 2009, Eto’o became the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Champions Leagues at different clubs and played every game in the Jose Mourinho-masterminded run. Still considered by many to be the best African player of all-time, Samuel Eto’o was a deadly mix of pace and clinical finishing.

2. Didier Drogba | Ivory Coast | 44 Goals:

With 10 goals in 10 finals, the Ivorian was the man for the big occasion, and he made his UEFA Champions League debut with Marseille in 2003, scoring five goals in six games. Getting his move to Chelsea the following season, Drogba hit the same number in the 2004-05 campaign but managed just one goal in seven appearances the next year. 

He scored twice in the 2008 semi-final to set up a clash against rivals Manchester United, but a John Terry slip in a rain-soaked Moscow denied Chelsea their first UEFA Champions League title. But that success would come in 2012 with Drogba playing a starring role in the final.

1. Mohamed Salah | Egypt | 50 Goals:

Considering he scored just three goals in his first 15 UEFA Champions League appearances, betting on Mohamed Salah to one day become the leading African goal-scorer would have seemed a waste of money back in 2016. Famously a second choice of Klopp – the German preferred Julian Brandt – Salah hit 10 goals in his first UEFA Champions League season at Anfield, propelling Liverpool to their first final since 2007 but an early injury caused by Sergio Ramos forced him to the sideline as Real Madrid won 3-1 in Kyiv.

We have all heard multiple times that T20 cricket is a batter’s game. However, one thing is to be noted that it is a bowler who turns the game for his team most times. The teams across the world have understood the fact that they need a good set of bowlers to win a tournament. This is true in the biggest T20 tournament IPL as well.

Over the years, it has been seen that teams who possess quality bowlers perform quite well, while those who struggle in this department generally lag behind.

So, let's take a look at the bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.

Also Read: IPL 2025: Squads of every IPL team after the auction

Top 10 bowlers with most wickets in IPL history:

10. Ravindra Jadeja | 160* Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja is easily the most well-rounded cricketer India has ever produced. A major portion of his success needs to be credited to the IPL, as the Saurashtra superstar built his international career by learning in the IPL under cricketing greats like Shane Warne, MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming, and others. 

Apart from missing the 2010 season, Ravindra Jadeja has played all the other seasons with him representing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2012. He has played 240 games taking 160 wickets with the ball with an average of 30.40 and an economy rate of 7.62.

His generational fielding skills have also shined, as the 36-year-old has taken 103 catches in the competition, making him ‘The Ultimate All-rounder’ as he is the only player to have 1000+ runs, 100+ wickets, and 100+ catches, fulfilling his 3-dimensional abilities to the fullest. 

9. Jasprit Bumrah | 165* Wickets

Jasprit Bumrah, the game-changer of the game has put his name at no. 9 on this list of bowlers who scalped the most wickets in IPL history. Bumrah has been playing for Mumbai Indians since the 2013 season, in which the franchise bought him at a cheap price.

Bumrah has scalped 165 wickets in 133 games with an average of 22.51. Meanwhile, Bumrah has bowled at an economy rate of 7.30 in the franchise cricket league. This year he will be playing for MI again as the franchise retained him before the mega auction.

8. Lasith Malinga | 170 Wickets

Lasith Malinga, who is undoubtedly the greatest pacer in the IPL history has taken 170 wickets in 122 games he has played. Malinga averages 19.79 with the bowl and maintained an economy rate of 7.14 in the cash-rich league. 

Though 108 of these wickets have come in death overs where batters try to score at a faster pace and often get out in the process, still his overall numbers are too good to be questioned.

Malinga started playing for Mumbai Indians in the 2009 season, and last appeared in the 2019 season. His final over in the 2019 final was enough to prove his greatness even at that stage of his career.

7. Amit Mishra | 174 Wickets

The next bowler on the list is Indian leggie Amit Mishra who has picked 174 wickets in 162 games. The seventh-highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL, Mishra, went unsold in the mega auction of IPL 2025. 

He has recorded an impressive economy of 7.37 in the league and has been crucial in taking wickets in middle overs. However, previously he has played for Lucknow Super Giants.

6. Ravichandran Ashwin | 180* Wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin is always known as a great bowler in Test cricket but he has also proved his ability in the shortest format of the game. Meanwhile, Ash comes at number six on this list of bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history. 

Ashwin also has picked 180 wickets in 212 matches with an average of 29.82. He has also maintained an economy rate of 7.12. 

Ashwin went on to play for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, and returns to the CSK fold after having featured for Rajasthan Royals for the last three seasons.

The Indian off-spinner was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 9.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Ashwin had burst onto the scene in 2009 with CSK under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. He represented Super Kings till 2015 and was part of two title-winning campaigns, in 2010 and 2011. 

5. Sunil Narine | 180* Wickets

The next bowler on this is none other than the West Indies magician Sunil Narine. Narine has taken 180 wickets in 176 games with an average of 25.39 and bowls with an economy rate of 6.73. 

He has been a crucial member of the Kolkata-based franchise KKR, as the franchise won the league back in 2012, 2014, and 2024.

Narine has also played as an opener under Gambhir's captaincy. However, currently, he is with the KKR franchise as they retain the off-spinner before the IPL 2025 mega auction.

4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 181* Wickets

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with 181 wickets is the fourth name in this list of players with the most wickets in IPL. Bhuvi has played in 176 matches in which he took those 181 wickets at an average of 27.23. However, he has bowled with an economy rate of 7.56 in the league. 

Meanwhile, Bhuvi will play for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise as they bought him in the IPL 2025 mega auction at a whopping 10.75 crore price.

3. Dwayne Bravo | 183 Wickets 

Dwayne Bravo with 183 wickets is the third name on the list. He is the second pacer after Lasith Malinga on the list to take the most wickets in IPL. 

Bravo had been a vital cog in Chennai’s bowling lineup, particularly in the death overs. With MS Dhoni being captain, Bravo’s potential has been used very cleverly for the team’s benefit. 

The all-rounder has played 161 IPL games and averages 23.82 with the ball. 

He played his last IPL match in the 2022 season for Chennai.

2. Piyush Chawla | 192 Wickets

Piyush Chawla, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2021 in the mini-auction is the second-highest wicket-taker in the league history. He has picked 192 wickets in 192 matches with an average of 26.60 and an economy being 7.96. 

Piyush Chawla has earlier featured for Chennai, Punjab, and Kolkata-based franchises in the cash-rich league.

Over the last two years, Chawla was the lead spinner for Mumbai Indians. But, no teams went for him in IPL 2025 auction.

1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 205* Wickets

Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets in IPL history. Chahal has played in 160 games in which he has scalped 205 wickets with an average of 22.44. Moreover, he has an economy of 7.84 in the league.

Previously Chahal has played for RCB till 2021 and this season he will be featuring the Rajasthan Royals as they bought him in the IPL mega auction.

Chahal was with Rajasthan Royals since the 2022 season, claiming 66 wickets in 46 games. He has also represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians earlier in the IPL. He is among the 19 bowlers to have claimed a hat-trick in the IPL.

The leg-break bowler also won the Purple Cap for being the leading wicket-taker during the 2022 season, with 27 wickets to his name in 17 games at an average of 19.51 and an economy of 7.75.

There are only 9 days left for the IPL 2025 event. 

The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League will start from March 22 with reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. 

Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer has been declared the captain of Punjab Kings.

Recall that Shreyas was bought by Punjab in the mega auction by paying Rs 26.75 crore. 

Also Read: IPL 2025: Stats of every RCB captain so far in IPL

With this he became the second most expensive player in IPL history. 

Well, apart from Punjab, many teams have announced the name of their captain.

While releasing its retention list, Mumbai Indians had said that Hardik Pandya will remain the captain of MI next season. 

While Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the captain of CSK after the successful trial of IPL 2024, Pat Cummins would like to take SRH to the final for the second consecutive season.

Even though the performance of Gujarat Titans last season was disappointing, the team has once again shown confidence in Shubman Gill. 

Sanju Samson will lead the Rajasthan Royals team.

Rishabh Pant, who went from Delhi to Lucknow, is the most expensive player of IPL.

Lucknow bought him for Rs 27 crore. Pant will lead the Lucknow team.

On the other hand, Rajat Patidar was named the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain.

Also Read: IPL 2025: RCB name Rajat Patidar as their new captain

So far, Delhi Capitals remain the only team to not announce their captain. There are reports that KL Rahul has declined the captaincy of the team.

The five teams who will have new captains heading into IPL 2025 are: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings.

IPL 2025 | Captains of Every Franchise

• Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill
• Lucknow Super Giants - Rishabh Pant
• Mumbai Indians - Hardik Pandya
• Punjab Kings - Shreyas Iyer
• Rajasthan Royals - Sanju Samson
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rajat Patidar
• Sunrisers Hyderabad - Pat Cummins
• Kolkata Knight Riders - Ajinkya Rahane
• Delhi Capitals - Yet to be announced 

Success in football comes in circles, as good times come and go for every club, but some clubs have had far more consistent runs than the others. Many clubs have had generations of success through each era of football and multiple competitions. 

Clubs like Real Madrid have gone into the 2024-25 season on the back of being the defending UEFA Champions League winners for a record 15th time. The Los Blancos look to retain their crown in the competition's new format, as they have done previously in so many occasions. The Premier League club Manchester United hopes to add their haul of trophies from the years. 

Understanding that every title, cup, and league win has a backdrop is essential. Here is the full list of the clubs boasting their trophy cabinets.

15 most decorated clubs in world football:

15. Manchester United | 68 Trophies | England:

If you say "Theatre of Dreams", "Old Trafford", or the "Busby Babes" to someone, there is only one club that comes to mind: Manchester United. The Red Devils are cementing their place in the most decorated club's hall of fame with 68 trophies, right from the Busby Babes Munich air disaster in 1958 to Sir Alex Ferguson's Class of 92. Icons like Sir Bobby Charlton to the modern heroes like Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo have clothed the famous red jersey.

While the club has struggled to reach the heights of the 1990s to 2000s in recent years, The Red Devils are one of the most successful clubs in England, winning three UEFA Champions Leagues to their name, one of the best teams to have ever played in Europe as well.

Breakdown of the trophies:

• 20 times 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, 66/67, 64/65, 56/57, 55/56, 51/52, 1910/11, 1907/08)
• 1x FIFA Club World Cup Winner (2008-09)
• 3x UEFA Champions League winner (1967-68, 1998-99, 2007-08)
• 1x UEFA Super Cup Winner (1991-92)
• 1x UEFA Europa Cup Winner (2016-17)
• 1x Cup Winners Cup (1990-91)
• 13x FA Cup Winner (23/24, 15/16, 03/04, 98/99, 95/96, 93/94, 89/90, 84/85, 82/83, 76/77, 62/63, 47/48, 1908/09)
• 21x English Super Cup winner (16/17,  13/14,  11/12,  10/11,  08/09,  07/08,  03/04,  97/98 ,  96/97,  94/95,  93/94,  90/91,  83/84,  77/78,  67/68,  65/66,  57/58,  56/57,  52/53,  1911/12,  1908/09)
• 6x English League Cup Winner (22/23 ,  16/17 ,  09/10 ,  08/09 ,  05/06 ,  91/92)
• 2x English 2nd Tier Champions (74/75, 35/36)
• 1x Inter Continental Cup Winner (1999)

14. Juventus | 71 Trophies | Italy:

Juventus is undoubtedly one of the most decorated clubs in world football and Italy too. From Dino Zoff to Alessandro Del Piero, this Italian heavyweight has been home to some of the biggest footballing stars ever produced, who have helped to add moments that collectively tell the tale of their 71 trophies. Not many clubs can boast about the fact that the Turin giant was formed by a group of grammar school students who turned into one of the biggest clubs in world football. A fascinating back story with a thrilling journey. 

Breakdown of the trophies:

• 36x Italian Champion (19/20 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  11/12 ,  02/03 ,  01/02 ,  97/98 ,  96/97 ,  94/95 ,  85/86 ,  83/84 ,  81/82 ,  80/81 ,  77/78 ,  76/77 ,  74/75 ,  72/73 ,  71/72 ,  66/67 ,  60/61 ,  59/60 ,  57/58 ,  51/52 ,  49/50 ,  34/35 ,  33/34 ,  32/33 ,  31/32 ,  30/31 ,  1925/26 ,  1904/05)
• 15x Italian Cup Winner (23/24 ,  20/21 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  94/95 ,  89/90 ,  82/83 ,  78/79 ,  64/65 ,  59/60 ,  58/59 ,  41/42 ,  37/38)
• 2x UEFA Champions League winners (1984-85, 1995-96)
• 2x UEFA Super Cup (1984-85, 1996-97)
• 9x Italian Super Cup Winner (20/21 ,  18/19 ,  15/16 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  03/04 ,  02/03 ,  97/98 ,  95/96)
• 2x UEFA Cup Winner (92/93 ,  89/90 ,  76/77)
• 1x Italian Serie B Champion (2006-07)
• 2x Intercontinental Cup Winner (1996, 1985)

13. Ajax | 73 Trophies | Netherlands:

Ajax are a wonderful football club, and their story is represented in as much as one word: innovation. The birthplace of 'Modern Football', their academy, De Toekomst, has been a messenger of talents. From Johan Cruyff to Frenkie de Jong. Their 73 trophies, including their European exploits, show their philosophy that prioritizes skill and vision.

The club has been massively successful in their 123-year history, winning four Champions League crowns, three of which were won in a row, as well as 36 Eredivisie crowns, which makes this club one of the most decorated clubs in world football.

Breakdown of trophies:

• 36x Dutch Champions (21/22 ,  20/21 ,  18/19 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  03/04 ,  01/02 ,  97/98 ,  95/96 ,  94/95 ,  93/94 ,  89/90 ,  84/85 ,  82/83 ,  81/82 ,  79/80 ,  78/79 ,  76/77 ,  72/73 ,  71/72 ,  69/70 ,  67/68 ,  66/67 ,  65/66 ,  59/60 ,  56/57 ,  46/47 ,  38/39 ,  36/37 ,  33/34 ,  31/32 ,  30/31 ,  1918/19 ,  1917/18)
• 20x Dutch Cup Winner (20/21 ,  18/19 ,  09/10 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  01/02 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  92/93 ,  86/87 ,  85/86 ,  82/83 ,  78/79 ,  71/72 ,  70/71 ,  69/70 ,  66/67 ,  60/61 ,  42/43 ,  1916/17)
• 1x Inter Toto Cup Winner (1961-62)
• 4x UEFA Champions League winner (1972/73,  71/72,  70/71, 94/95)
• 3x UEFA Super cup winner (1972-73, 1973-74, 1995-96)
• 1X Cup winner Cup (1986-87)
• 9x Dutch Supercup Winner (2019/20 ,  13/14 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  02/03 ,  95/96 ,  94/95 ,  93/94)
• 1x UEFA Cup Winner (1991-92)
• 2x Intercontinental Cup winner (1995, 1972)

12. Olympiacos | 80 Trophies | Greece:

Olympiacos is known to have a hugely intimidating home atmosphere when visiting teams come to their ground, the Karaiskakis Stadium. Despite only holding 33,334 fans, it's a well-known fortress for the home team. There's no doubt that they have dominated Greek football since their inception in 1925. From legendary figures to the current team, it has helped the club propel them to 80 trophies and cemented their name into one of the most decorated clubs.

Breakdown of trophies:

• 47x Greek Champions (21/22 ,  20/21 ,  19/20 ,  16/17 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  08/09 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  04/05 ,  02/03 ,  01/02 ,  2000/01 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  96/97 ,  86/87 ,  82/83 ,  81/82 ,  80/81 ,  79/80 ,  74/75 ,  73/74 ,  72/73 ,  66/67 ,  65/66 ,  58/59 ,  57/58 ,  56/57 ,  55/56 ,  54/55 ,  53/54 ,  50/51 ,  47/48 ,  46/47 ,  37/38 ,  36/37 ,  35/36 ,  33/34 ,  32/33 ,  1930/31)
• 28x Greek Cup Winner (19/20 ,  14/15 ,  12/13 ,  11/12 ,  08/09 ,  07/08 ,  05/06 ,  2004/05 ,  98/99 ,  91/92 ,  89/90 ,  80/81 ,  74/75 ,  72/73 ,  70/71 ,  67/68 ,  64/65 ,  62/63 ,  60/61 ,  59/60 ,  58/59 ,  57/58 ,  56/57 ,  53/54 ,  52/53 ,  51/52 ,  50/51 , 1946/47)
• 4x Greek Super Cup Winner (2006/07, 91/92, 86/87, 1979/80)
• 1x UEFA Conference League Winner (2023-24)

11. FC Bayern Munich | 83 Trophies | Germany:

Bayern's unparalleled streak of 11 consecutive titles came to an end in 2023-24 when the club slipped to third in Bayer Leverkusen's 'invincible' season. Vincent Kompany will be looking to change fortunes and restore Bayern to the top of German football. From their Allianz Arena, a modern-day stadium, they have showcased a brand of football that is both efficient and elegant. Bayern Munich is one of the most decorated clubs in Germany and world football too.

Breakdown of trophies:

• 33x German Champion (22/23 ,  21/22 ,  20/21 ,  19/20 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  09/10 ,  07/08 ,  05/06 ,  04/05 ,  02/03 ,  00/01 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  96/97 ,  93/94 ,  89/90 ,  88/89 ,  86/87 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  80/81 ,  79/80 ,  73/74 ,  72/73 ,  71/72 ,  68/69 ,  31/32)
• 20x German Cup winner (2019/20 ,  18/19 ,  15/16 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  09/10 ,  07/08 ,  05/06 ,  04/05 ,  02/03 ,  99/00 ,  97/98 ,  85/86 ,  83/84 ,  81/82 ,  70/71 ,  68/69 ,  66/67 ,  65/66 ,  1956/57)
• 10x German Super Cup Winner (22/23 ,  21/22 ,  20/21 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  12/13 ,  10/11 ,  90/91 ,  87/88)
• 6x League Cup Winner (07/08 ,  04/05 ,  00/01 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  97/98)
• South German Cup Winner (1956-57)
• 2x Intercontinental Cup Winner (2001,  1976)
• 2X UEFA Super Cup Winner (20/21 ,  13/14)
• 6x UEFA Champions League Winner (1975/76,  74/75,  73/74, 2019/20,  2012/13,  2000/01)
• 2x FIFA Club World Cup Winner (20/21, 13/14)
• 1x UEFA Cup Winner (1995-96)

10. Al-Faisaly | 84 Trophies | Saudi Arab:

Not a familiar name in world football, but Al-Faisaly is one of the most decorated clubs in world football. In 91 years of their existence as a football club, formerly known as Al-Ashbal Club, they have won 35 league titles and 21 Jordan FA Cups, although domestic success has been more limited in recent years. The club is yet to have any success on the AFC stage. 

Breakdown of trophies:

• 35x Jordanian Champion (2021/22 ,  18/19 ,  16/17 ,  11/12 ,  09/10 ,  03/04 ,  02/03 ,  00/01 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  93/94 ,  92/93 ,  89/90 ,  88/89 ,  87/88 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  82/83 ,  76/77 ,  75/76 ,  73/74 ,  72/73 ,  71/72 ,  70/71 ,  69/70 ,  65/66 ,  64/65 ,  63/64 ,  62/63 ,  61/62 ,  60/61 ,  59/60 ,  58/59 ,  44/45 ,  1943/44)
• 2x AFC Cup Winner (2006,  2005)
• 21x Jordanian Cup Winner (2020/21 ,  18/19 ,  16/17 ,  14/15 ,  11/12 ,  07/08 ,  04/05 ,  03/04 ,  02/03 ,  00/01 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  94/95 ,  93/94 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  89/90 ,  87/88 ,  82/83 ,  80/81 ,1979/80)

9. FC Porto | 85 Trophies | Portugal:

From the banks of the Douro River, FC Porto has risen as Portugal's footballing flare and one of the most decorated clubs in world football. This is the football club that gave us players such as Deco, Ricardo Carvalho and, of course, the hero Benni McCarthy. After the 2004 season's UEFA Champions League winning campaign, Porto haven't seen any success in Europe since, they have still managed to win 30 Primeira Liga titles, 19 Taca de Portugal, two European Cups and two Europa Leagues during their 130-year history.

Breakdown of trophies:

• 30x Portuguese Champion (2021/22 ,  19/20 ,  17/18 ,  12/13 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  08/09 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  03/04 ,  02/03 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  96/97 ,  95/96 ,  94/95 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  89/90 ,  87/88 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  78/79 ,  77/78 ,  58/59 ,  55/56 ,  39/40 ,  38/39 ,  1934/35)
• 20x Portuguese Cup Winner (2023/24 ,  22/23 ,  21/22 ,  19/20 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  08/09 ,  05/06 ,  02/03 ,  00/01 ,  99/00 ,  97/98 ,  93/94 ,  90/91 ,  87/88 ,  83/84 ,  76/77 ,  67/68 ,  57/58 ,  1955/56)
   
   
  24x Portuguese Supercup Winner (24/25 ,  22/23 ,  20/21 ,  18/19 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  06/07 ,  04/05 ,  03/04 ,  01/02 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  96/97 ,  94/95 ,  93/94 ,  91/92 ,  90/91 ,  86/87 ,  84/85 ,  83/84 ,  81/82)
• 2x UEFA Europa League winner (2010/11, 2002-03)
• 1x Portuguese league cup winner (2022-23)
• 2x UEFA Champions League Winner (2003-04, 1986-87)
• 1x UEFA Super Cup Winner (1987-88)
• 2x Intercontinental Cup Winner (2004, 1987)

8. SL Benfica | 85 Trophies | Portugal:

SL Benfica is one of the most decorated football clubs in Portugal and globally. The club has given birth to some absolute icons in the sport. Eusebio, winner of the 1965 Ballon d'Or, was representing Benfica when he achieved this phenomenal feat. Modern-day players such as Angel Di Maria, Darwin Nunez, David Luiz and Nemanja Matic are just a few names that have come and gone from the Portuguese outfit over the years. With 85 trophies, incredibly, the nation's two powerhouses are tied for trophy hauls. 

Breakdown of trophies:

• 38x Portuguese Champion (22/23 ,  18/19 ,  16/17 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  13/14 ,  09/10 ,  04/05 ,  93/94 ,  90/91 ,  88/89 ,  86/87 ,  83/84 ,  82/83 ,  80/81 ,  76/77 ,  75/76 ,  74/75 ,  72/73 ,  71/72 ,  70/71 ,  68/69 ,  67/68 ,  66/67 ,  64/65 ,  63/64 ,  62/63 ,  60/61 ,  59/60 ,  56/57 ,  54/55 ,  49/50 ,  44/45 ,  42/43 ,  41/42 ,  37/38 ,  36/37 ,  35/36)
• 26x Portuguese Cup Winner (16/17 ,  13/14 ,  03/04 ,  95/96 ,  92/93 ,  86/87 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  82/83 ,  80/81 ,  79/80 ,  71/72 ,  69/70 ,  68/69 ,  63/64 ,  61/62 ,  58/59 ,  56/57 ,  54/55 ,  52/53 ,  51/52 ,  50/51 ,  48/49 ,  43/44 ,  42/43 , 1939/40)
• 8x Portuguese League Cup Winner (2024/25 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  13/14 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  2008/09)
• 9x Portuguese Cup Winner (23/24 ,  19/20 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  14/15 ,  05/06 ,  89/90 ,  85/86 ,  80/81)
• 2x UEFA Champions League Winner (1961/62, 1960/61)

7. FC Barcelona | 98 Trophies | Spain:

There is no denying that Barcelona's most successful period was the late 2000s and into the 2010s, led by the genius Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest player to ever kick a football and helped to make one of the most decorated clubs in world football. Their 98-trophy tally does not just recount victories but also moments that changed Spanish football. Camp Nou has been the hub of 'tiki-taka' football - a poetic style, enchanting and uniquely Barcelona's.

Breakdown of trophies:

• 27x Spanish Champion (22/23 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  12/13 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  08/09 ,  05/06 ,  04/05 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  93/94 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  90/91 ,  84/85 ,  73/74 ,  59/60 ,  58/59 ,  52/53 ,  51/52 ,  48/49 ,  47/48 ,  44/45 ,  1928/29)
• 31x Spanish Cup Winner (20/21 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  11/12 ,  08/09 ,  97/98 ,  96/97 ,  89/90 ,  87/88 ,  82/83 ,  80/81 ,  77/78 ,  70/71 ,  67/68 ,  62/63 ,  58/59 ,  56/57 ,  52/53 ,  51/52 ,  50/51 ,  41/42 ,  1927/28 ,  1925/26 ,  1924/25 ,  1921/22 ,  1919/20 ,  1912/13 ,  1911/12 ,  1909/10)
• 5x UEFA Champions League winner (191/92, 14/15 ,  10/11 ,  08/09 ,  05/06)
• 5x UEFA Super Cup winner (15/16 ,  11/12 ,  09/10 ,  97/98 ,  92/93)
• 15x Spanish Super Cup Winner (24/25 ,  22/23 ,  18/19 ,  16/17 ,  13/14 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  96/97 ,  94/95 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  83/84)
• 3x FIFA Club World Cup winner (15/16 ,  11/12 ,  09/10)
• 4x Cup Winners up (96/97 ,  88/89 ,  81/82 ,  78/79)
• 9x Copa Catalunya Winner (13/14 ,  12/13 ,  06/07 ,  04/05 ,  03/04 ,  99/00 ,  92/93 ,  90/91 ,  84/85)
• 3x Copa Eva Durate Winner (53/54 ,  52/53 ,  48/49)
• 3x Inter-Cities fair cup Winners (65/66 ,  59/60 ,  57/58)

6. Real Madrid | 102 Trophies | Spanish:

Real Madrid has made the Santiago Bernabeu a theatre of dreams for fans and a place of nightmares for rivals. Madrid boasts an astonishing 15 UEFA Champions League titles to their name, seven more than any other team has won in the competition's history. Los Blancos is the most decorated club in Spain showcasing 102 trophies. 

Breakdown of trophies:

5. Atletico Penarol | 116 Trophies | Uruguay:

Just missing out on the top four is one of the most decorated clubs of South American football, Atletico Penarol. Why is this club so special and represents why they have been so successful over the years, is that they have never been relegated from the top division in Uruguay since being founded in 1891. It is a witness to longevity and consistent excellence. With a total of 116 trophies, they are not just Uruguayan legends.

Breakdown of trophies:

• 52x Uruguayan Champion (2024 ,  2021 ,  2018 ,  2017 ,  15/16 ,  12/13 ,  09/10 ,  02/03 ,  98/99 ,  96/97 ,  95/96 ,  94/95 ,  93/94 ,  92/93 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  81/82 ,  80/81 ,  78/79 ,  77/78 ,  74/75 ,  73/74 ,  72/73 ,  67/68 ,  66/67 ,  64/65 ,  63/64 ,  61/62 ,  60/61 ,  59/60 ,  58/59 ,  57/58 ,  53/54 ,  52/53 ,  50/51 ,  48/49 ,  44/45 ,  43/44 ,  37/38 ,  36/37 ,  35/36 ,  34/35 ,  31/32 ,  1928/29 ,  1927/28 ,  1920/21 ,  1917/18 ,  1910/11 ,  1906/07 ,  1904/05 ,  1900/01 ,  1899/00)
• 2x Uruguayan Super Cup winner (2021/22 ,  17/18)
• 5x Copa Libertadores Winner (1987 ,  1982 ,  1966 ,  1961 ,  1960)
• 3x Intercontinental Cup Winner (1982 ,  1966 ,  1961)

 4. Club Nacional de Football | 117 Trophies | Uruguay:

Club Nacional de Football tales of dominance are South American epics, which makes them the most decorated clubs in South America. However, in their long and storied 125-year history, they have won 49 Primera Division crowns in their homeland. The well-documented side from Uruguay boasts 116 trophies and is iconic in its own right. 

Breakdown of trophies:

• 49x Uruguayan Champion (2022 ,  2020 ,  2019 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  08/09 ,  05/06 ,  04/05 ,  01/02 ,  00/01 ,  99/00 ,  97/98 ,  91/92 ,  82/83 ,  79/80 ,  76/77 ,  71/72 ,  70/71 ,  69/70 ,  68/69 ,  65/66 ,  62/63 ,  56/57 ,  55/56 ,  54/55 ,  51/52 ,  49/50 ,  46/47 ,  45/46 ,  42/43 ,  41/42 ,  40/41 ,  39/40 ,  38/39 ,  33/34 ,  32/33 ,  1923/24 ,  1922/23 ,  1921/22 ,  1919/20 ,  1918/19 ,  1916/17 ,  1915/16 ,  1914/15 ,  1911/12 ,  1902/03 ,  1901/02)
• 3x Copa Libertadores Winner (1988 ,  1980 ,  1971)
• 3x Intercontinental Cup Winner (1988 ,  1980 ,  1971)
• 1x Recopa SudAmericana winner (1989)

3. Rangers |118 Trophies | Scotland: 

Rangers have marginally fewer trophies to their city rivals Celtic with 55 Scottish first-tier League Championships since 1890 and that's why they are the second most decorated clubs in Scottish Premiership. With their home one of the most famous stadiums in the British Isles in the form of Ibrox, it is no wonder they have managed such glory when they can create such an atmosphere.

Breakdown of trophies:

• 55x Scottish Champions (20/21 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  08/09 ,  04/05 ,  02/03 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  96/97 ,  95/96 ,  94/95 ,  93/94 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  90/91 ,  89/90 ,  88/89 ,  86/87 ,  77/78 ,  75/76 ,  74/75 ,  63/64 ,  62/63 ,  60/61 ,  58/59 ,  56/57 ,  55/56 ,  52/53 ,  49/50 ,  48/49 ,  46/47 ,  38/39 ,  36/37 ,  34/35 ,  33/34 ,  32/33 ,  30/31 ,  1929/30 ,  1928/29 ,  1927/28 ,  1926/27 ,  1924/25 ,  1923/24 ,  1922/23 ,  1920/21 ,  1919/20 ,  1917/18 ,  1912/13 ,  1911/12 ,  1910/11 ,  1901/02 ,  1900/01 ,  1899/00 ,  1898/99 ,  1890/91)
• 34x Scottish Cup Winners (21/22 ,  08/09 ,  07/08 ,  02/03 ,  01/02 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  95/96 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  80/81 ,  78/79 ,  77/78 ,  75/76 ,  72/73 ,  65/66 ,  63/64 ,  62/63 ,  61/62 ,  59/60 ,  52/53 ,  49/50 ,  48/49 ,  47/48 ,  35/36 ,  34/35 ,  33/34 ,  31/32 ,  1929/30 ,  1927/28 ,  1902/03 ,  1897/98 ,  1896/97 ,  1893/94)
• 28x Scottish League Cup winner (23/24 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  07/08 ,  04/05 ,  02/03 ,  01/02 ,  98/99 ,  96/97 ,  93/94 ,  92/93 ,  90/91 ,  88/89 ,  87/88 ,  86/87 ,  84/85 ,  83/84 ,  81/82 ,  78/79 ,  77/78 ,  75/76 ,  70/71 ,  64/65 ,  63/64 ,  61/62 ,  60/61 ,  48/49 ,  46/47)
• 1x Cup Winners Cup (71/72)
• 1x Scottish Second-tier champion (2015-16)
• 1x Scottish Third-tier champion (2013-14)
• 1x Scottish Fourth-tier Champion (2012-13)

2. Celtic FC | 119 Trophies | Scotland: 

Celtic Park, also known as Parkhead, and renowned for its thrilling atmosphere, has seen countless memories created in the club's 137-year history. Because of their dominance, they are the most decorated club in Scottish football. Celtic were the first club in Great Britain to win the European Cup.

Breakdown of trophies:

• 54x Scottish Champion (23/24 ,  22/23 ,  21/22 ,  19/20 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  11/12 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  03/04 ,  01/02 ,  00/01 ,  97/98 ,  87/88 ,  85/86 ,  81/82 ,  80/81 ,  78/79 ,  76/77 ,  73/74 ,  72/73 ,  71/72 ,  70/71 ,  69/70 ,  68/69 ,  67/68 ,  66/67 ,  65/66 ,  53/54 ,  37/38 ,  35/36 ,  1925/26 ,  1921/22 ,  1918/19 ,  1916/17 ,  1915/16 ,  1914/15 ,  1913/14 ,  1909/10 ,  1908/09 ,  1907/08 ,  1906/07 ,  1905/06 ,  1904/05 ,  1897/98 ,  1895/96 ,  1893/94 ,  1892/93)
• 42x Scottish Cup Winner (23/24 ,  22/23 ,  19/20 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  12/13 ,  10/11 ,  06/07 ,  04/05 ,  03/04 ,  00/01 ,  94/95 ,  88/89 ,  87/88 ,  84/85 ,  79/80 ,  76/77 ,  74/75 ,  73/74 ,  71/72 ,  70/71 ,  68/69 ,  66/67 ,  64/65 ,  53/54 ,  50/51 ,  36/37 ,  32/33 ,  30/31 ,  1926/27 ,  1924/25 ,  1922/23 ,  1913/14 ,  1911/12 ,  1910/11 ,  1907/08 ,  1906/07 ,  1903/04 ,  1899/00 ,  1898/99 ,  1891/92)
• 22x Scottish League Cup Winner (24/25 ,  22/23 ,  21/22 ,  19/20 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  14/15 ,  08/09 ,  05/06 ,  00/01 ,  99/00 ,  97/98 ,  82/83 ,  74/75 ,  69/70 ,  68/69 ,  67/68 ,  66/67 ,  65/66 ,  57/58 ,  56/57)
• 1x UEFA Champions League Winner (1966-67)

1. Al-Ahly | 123 Trophies | Egypt:

Al-Ahly tops this list and becomes the most decorated club in world football with 123 trophies. With a legacy stretching back to 1907 and 123 trophies to their name, they are more than Egyptian legends; they are global titans. They have won 43 Egyptian Premier League titles, 39 Egypt Cups, 12 CAF Champions Leagues, 14 Egyptian Super Cups, eight CAF Super Cups and four African Cup Winners' Cups, just to name a few. They are essentially the African version of Real Madrid and continue to dominate Egyptian domestic football to this day.

Breakdown of trophies:

• 44x Egyptian Champion (23/24 ,  22/23 ,  19/20 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  15/16 ,  13/14 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  08/09 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  04/05 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  96/97 ,  95/96 ,  94/95 ,  93/94 ,  88/89 ,  86/87 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  81/82 ,  80/81 ,  79/80 ,  78/79 ,  76/77 ,  75/76 ,  74/75 ,  61/62 ,  60/61 ,  58/59 ,  57/58 ,  56/57 ,  55/56 ,  53/54 ,  52/53 ,  50/51 ,  49/50 ,  48/49)
• 39x Egyptian Cup Winner (22/23 ,  21/22 ,  19/20 ,  16/17 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  02/03 ,  00/01 ,  95/96 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  90/91 ,  88/89 ,  84/85 ,  83/84 ,  82/83 ,  80/81 ,  77/78 ,  65/66 ,  60/61 ,  57/58 ,  55/56 ,  52/53 ,  50/51 ,  49/50 ,  48/49 ,  46/47 ,  45/46 ,  44/45 ,  42/43 ,  41/42 ,  39/40 ,  36/37 ,  30/31 ,  1929/30 ,  1927/28 ,  1926/27 ,  1924/25 ,  1923/24)
• 15x Egyptian Super Cup winner (24/25 ,  23/24 ,  22/23 ,  21/22 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  08/09 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  03/04)
• 12x CAF Champions League Winner (23/24 ,  22/23 ,  20/21 ,  19/20 ,  2013 ,  2012 ,  2008 ,  2006 ,  2005 ,  2001 ,  1987 ,  1982)
• 4x African Cup Winners' Cup (92/93 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  83/84)
• 8x CAF Super Cup Winner (21/22 ,  20/21 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  08/09 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  01/02)
• 1x CAF Confederation Cup winner (2014)

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