Many great players have taken the football pitch and left the fans in awe. However, only a few players have gone on to win various trophies in their careers. In this special article, we will take a look at an elite list of players who have won the most trophies in football as a player.
Argentine football star Lionel Messi is the player with most trophies in football history. In his career so far, with club and country, he has won 46 major trophies. Moreover, he is one of the very few players to win FIFA World Cup. Ballon d'Or, and UEFA Champions League in his career.
But, yes, the below list only counts the major trophies won with teams and only only individual awards. We wanted to be clear with that at the start. With this list of "11 players who have won the most trophies in football history," we will able to judge which player has been a part of a winning team mostly.
Though, it is not always the case that when you win a trophy, you have a big role to play in that. But, in this list, all the players listed always had big contributions to their team's success. So, without further a due, let's checkout the list.
Top 11 players with the most trophies in football:
11. Vitor Baia (34 trophies)
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Vitor Baia spent most of his career with FC Porto except playing two years for Barcelona. Baia started his career with FC Porto in 1988 and left the club to join Barcelona in 1996.
Before retiring in 2007, he played for Barcelona in two stints and won the La Liga in 1997-98 season. His most success came his boyhood club FC Porto, where he won the Liga Portugal 10 times.
However, the biggest achievement was to win the UEFA Champions League in 2004 with the Dragons. Under the visionary eyes of Jose Mourinho, they created one of the greatest underdog success stories in European football.
In a total, Baia won 25 trophies with the Porto while adding the rest to his collection of glories for Barcelona. Unfortunately, he was not able to add any trophy while playing for Portugal.
# | Achievement | Year | Club |
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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 |
10. Kenny Dalglish (34 trophies)
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Scottish legend Sir Kenny Dalglish is Liverpool's one of the most legendary players. Apart from playing 13 years for the Reds, he played for Celtic for 8 years at the start of his career.
For Liverpool FC, he won a club record 8 Premier League titles along with three Champions League titles. He had won 7 English Super Cups and 2 FA Cup titles as well.
While playing for Celtic, he became the Scottish Champion four times.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Club |
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1 | European Champion Clubs' Cup Winner | 83/84, 80/81, 77/78 | Liverpool FC |
2 | English Champion | 89/90, 87/88, 85/86, 83/84, 82/83, 81/82, 79/80, 78/79 | Liverpool FC |
3 | UEFA Supercup Winner | 77/78 | Liverpool FC |
4 | English FA Cup Winner | 1989, 1986 | Liverpool FC |
5 | English Super Cup Winner | 89/90, 88/89, 86/87, 82/83, 80/81, 79/80, 77/78 | Liverpool FC |
6 | English League Cup Winner | 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981 | Liverpool FC |
7 | Scottish Champion | 76/77, 73/74, 72/73, 71/72 | Celtic FC |
8 | Scottish Cup Winner | 76/77, 74/75, 73/74, 71/72 | Celtic FC |
9 | Scottish League Cup Winner | 74/75 | Celtic FC |
Total Trophies | 34 |
9. Angel di Maria (35 trophies)

One of the most underrated players in modern football history, Di Maria always had to shine under the shadows of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Di Maria played alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina and then shared club dressing room with Cristiano at Real Madrid.
With his latest trophy for Benfica in the Portuguese Super Cup, he now has won 35 trophies in his career. Di Maria won five Ligue 1 titles with PSG and won his only Champions League title with Real Madrid.
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However, just like Lionel Messi, his international success bloomed late in his career. He won the Copa America twice in 2021 and 2024. But, his major success was to win the FIFA World Cup 2022, where he scored an important in the final.
Di Maria retired from international football after the 2024 Copa America final.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Team | Count |
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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 |
8. Cristiano Ronaldo (35 trophies)
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Arguably one of the greatest players in the history of football, Cristiano Ronaldo has 35 trophies in his cabinet at the moment. The Portuguese legend won his latest trophy for Al-Nassr FC as he helped them win the United Arab Club Champions Cup 2023.
Ronaldo, who started his club career with Sporting CP, won the Portuguese Super Cup with the club in 2003. That was the start to a historical career which gave football fans joy for over two decades.
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The Portuguese legend flourished under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. He then joined Real Madrid where he won four of his five UEFA Champions League titles. Ronaldo has won a title for every club he has played for so far.
However, one of his biggest achievements as a player was to win the UEFA Euro Cup with Portugal in 2016. Beside scoring over 900 career goals, Ronaldo's success for every team is what makes him a legend.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Club/National Team |
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1 | European Champion | 2016 | Portugal |
2 | Champions League Winner | 17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 13/14, 07/08 | Real Madrid, Manchester United |
3 | FIFA Club World Cup Winner | 2018, 2017, 2015, 2009 | Real Madrid, Manchester United |
4 | English Champion | 08/09, 07/08, 06/07 | Manchester United |
5 | Spanish Champion | 16/17, 11/12 | Real Madrid |
6 | Italian Champion | 19/20, 18/19 | Juventus FC |
7 | UEFA Supercup Winner | 17/18, 16/17, 14/15 | Real Madrid |
8 | Winner UEFA Nations League | 2019 | Portugal |
9 | English FA Cup Winner | 2004 | Manchester United |
10 | Spanish Cup Winner | 13/14, 10/11 | Real Madrid |
11 | Italian Cup Winner | 20/21 | Juventus FC |
12 | English League Cup Winner | 2009, 2006 | Manchester United |
13 | Spanish Super Cup Winner | 17/18, 12/13 | Real Madrid |
14 | Italian Super Cup Winner | 20/21, 18/19 | Juventus FC |
15 | English Super Cup Winner | 07/08 | Manchester United |
16 | Portuguese Super Cup Winner | 2003 | Sporting CP |
17 | Arab Club Champions Cup | 2023 | Al-Nassr |
Total Trophies | 35 |
7. Ryan Giggs (37 trophies)
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Ryan Giggs played all his life for one football club; Manchester United. In his 24-year career at the club, he won a total of 37 trophies, a record for the club.
Not only that, with 13 Premier League titles, he is league's most successful player ever. With the Red Devils, he also went on to win two UEFA Champions League title.
For United, he played 963 games and has 168 goals and 265 assists, another record for United.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Club |
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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 |
6. Sergio Busquets (38 Trophies)

Sergio Busquets, the FC Barcelona and Spain legend is one of the most underrated players ever to play. The central defender was part of one of the greatest international team which won 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2010 Euros for Spain.
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The former Barcelona captain won 9 La Liga titles. Not only that, he won 7 Spanish Cups and Spanish Super Cups as well for the Catalan club.
However, his biggest achievement in club football was to win three UCL titles for Barcelona. His latest trophy is the 2024 Supporters’ Shield winners with Inter Miami CF.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
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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 |
5. Maxwell (38 trophies)
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Maxwell, the Brazilian left back might be the only unknown player on this list. The defender achieved most of his success playing for PSG in France.
However, he found success with FC Barcelona as well. But, joined PSG to find more chances as well.
Maxwell's first trophy was with Cruzeiro, winning the Brazilian Cup in 2000. Soon the joined Ajax, wining two Dutch League titles.
His move to Barcelona via Inter Milan and FC Empoli saw him winning the UEFA Champions League title in 2011. But his most success came with PSG, winning the Ligue 1 four times in a row from 2013 to 2016.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
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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 |
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4. Gerard Pique (39 trophies)
Another player from that legendary Spanish and Barcelona team, who features in this list. Although known for his career at FC Barcelona, Gerard Pique had success with Manchester United as well.
It might be quite revealing for many that, he played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, against whom he had some tough battles later.
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Pique won 9 La Liga titles for Barcelona to go with 3 UCL titles for the club. But before reaching there he had won the Premier League and Champions League for United in the 2007-08 season.
He was also an integral part of the Spanish team which won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and UEFA Euro in 2012.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
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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 |
3. Andres Iniesta (39 trophies)
Probably the best midfielder of the modern era, Andres Iniesta with 41 trophies is the third most successful footballer ever.
Another important player of that iconic Spanish and Barcelona team, Iniesta found success early in his career. He won his first major trophy with Spain U-17 team winning the U-17 Euros in 2000. He followed that up with the U-19 Euro title next year.
His Barcelona career started in 2002 which continued till 2018. In those 17 year at Barcelona, he won 32 trophies. Post that, he joined Japanese club Viseel Kobe where he won three trophies as well.
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Along with all club level success, Iniesta's greatest achievement was to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup alongside lifting the 2008 and 2012 Euro Cup. His goal in the 2010 World Cup final to hand Spain their first-ever World Cup, is regarded as one of the greatest World Cup moments.
Iniesta called it a day in 2024 after spending a year at the Emirates Club.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
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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 |
2. Dani Alves (43 trophies)
Before Lionel Messi took over as the player with most trophies in football history, it was Dani Alves who had the record. The defender won 23 trophies in eight years at Barcelona.
Dani Alves won six La Liga and three Champions League titles with Barcelona. He then won 19 more titles while playing for Juventus, PSG, and Sao Paulo. He won domestic titles in Italy, France, Brazil and Spain as, which makes him one of the greatest of his era.
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The defender won six major titles with his national team, Brazil. He started his Brazil career by winning the U-20 FIFA World Cup in 2003. Alves then won two Copa America titles in 2007 and 2019. He concluded his international career by winning the Olympic gold in 2021.
Despite the recent off-field controversies, with 43 trophies in his cabinet, Dani Alves is one of the greatest ever to play the game.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Team |
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1 | Copa América 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 |
1. Lionel Messi (46 trophies)

Leo Messi is the player with the most trophies in football history. With his latest triumph at the 2024 Supporters’ Shield winners, the magician from Argentina won his 46th trophy in his career.
Messi won back-to-back four international trophies with Argentina within three years. He won the Copa America 2021 and then went on to win the Finalissima 2022. Then he capped off his greatest achievement by winning FIFA World Cup 2022.
The Argentine maestro has also won the Olympic Gold Medal with his country in 2008. His latest international success came in Copa America 2024.
In club football history, Messi is the most successful player with 41 club trophies to his name. He started his career with his boyhood club Barcelona and played 18 seasons for the club, scoring a record 672 goals.
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The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner won four Champions League titles with Barcelona. Alongside European success, he won 10 La Liga titles as well, most for Barcelona. He has also won Spanish Cup seven times.
After his great stint at Barcelona, Messi went to the French League to play for PSG. However, he was unable to bring the UCL to the French giant, he won the French League with them. In addition, he won the French Super Cup for the season 2022-23 with PSG.
# | Achievement | Year(s) | Team | Count |
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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 |