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The fastest players to reach 50 goals in Europe's big leagues since 2000

No surprises to see some of the other star names that make up the list of the fastest players to reach 50 goals in Europe's big leagues.

Oct 16, 2022, 5:32 AM7 min read

The fastest players to reach 50 goals in Europe's big leagues since 2000

As it happens, Haaland actually already has that record, having been ridiculously prolific during his time at Borussia Dortmund. There are also no surprises to see some of the other star names that make up the list of the fastest players to reach 50 goals in Europe's big leagues.

The fastest players to reach 50 goals in Europe's big leagues since 2000: Sportz Point
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We've taken a look at the fastest 10 players to hit 50 goals in Europe's top five leagues – Ligue 1, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and the Premier League – since 2000. The list of fastest players to reach 50 goals in Europe's big leagues is dominated by big-name signings who were established at the top of their game before hitting the ground running at major powerhouses. 

Now let us take a look at the fastest players to reach 50 goals in Europe's big leagues since 2000:

=10. Mohamed Salah (Chelsea & Liverpool)

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Salah would be considerably higher in this list, were it not for his fruitless spell on the fringes at Chelsea, having scored two goals in 13 Premier League appearances for the Blues, many of them off the bench.

Still, he edges the top 10, having scored 47 goals in his first 59 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, to make it 50 in 72 overall. Only Alan Shearer reached the Premier League milestone in fewer minutes.

=10. Fernando Torres (Liverpool)

El Nino's arrival at Anfield came with one of the great adverts of the Premier League era – and luckily enough for Nike, he justified all the noise.

The former Spain international scored 24 league goals in his debut season in England, before injuries began to limit his game time. Still, he continued to boast a better than one-in-two goalscoring ratio across his time in Merseyside, needing just 72 appearances to score his first 50 Premier League goals for the Reds.

=8. Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan)

Some of Shevchenko's goals for Milan came before the turn of the century, but we're including the Ukrainian because his 50th in Serie A came in 2001 – in just his 68th appearance in the league after his arrival from Dynamo Kyiv.

The legendary Rossoneri striker set a record for the fastest player to reach 50 goals, back when Serie A was true to its reputation as the natural home of great defenders and not the free-scoring league it is today.

=8. Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United)

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Shearer and Andy Cole reached 50 Premier League goals in fewer games than Van Nistelrooy, but no player in the English top flight has reached that milestone quicker in the past 25 years.

Few players in Premier League history have a goal-to-game ratio as good as the Dutch penalty-box specialist, who scored 95 goals in 150 Premier League appearances for Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy needed just 68 games to notch his first 50 goals.

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6. Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)

Ronaldo was already established as one of the greatest goalscorers in history when he arrived at Juventus in 2018 – top of the charts for Real Madrid, Portugal and in the Champions League.

So it was no great surprise that he continued to bang in the goals in Italy, becoming the fastest player to reach 50 goals in Serie A history, breaking the record set by Shevchenko. It took him just 61 games.

=5. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)

Ibrahimovic was among the first marquee signings of the Qatar Sports Investments era at PSG, and he certainly lived up to his billing.

The Swede scored 113 goals in 122 Ligue 1 appearances across his four title-winning years in the French capital, becoming the club's top scorer before getting overtaken by Edinson Cavani. He needed just 59 games to notch his 50th.

=5. Luis Suarez (Barcelona)

Few players in Premier League history have been quite as good as Suarez was during Liverpool's near-miss with the title in 2013-14, so it was no surprise to see Barcelona sanction a club-record fee to sign him that summer.

They had to be patient – he was banned from all "football-related activities" for four months by FIFA after biting Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup, but he was worth the wait.

Luis Enrique's Barcelona were struggling midway through the 2014-15 campaign, but the Uruguayan instantly formed a brilliant understanding with Lionel Messi and Neymar, and the front three went on to fire Barcelona to the treble that year.

Suarez scored 16 goals in his debut La Liga season before a career-best 40 league goals the following year. His 50th goal in the Spanish top-flight arrived in just his 59th appearance.

3. Neymar (PSG)

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Despite featuring so high in this list, Neymar didn't actually score his 50th Ligue 1 goal until his fourth season at PSG.

The Brazilian superstar is yet to make more than 22 league appearances in any season for the Parisiens, but when he's fit, he's invariably spectacular – 50 goals in his first 58 Ligue 1 appearances is a testament to that.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)

Few signings in the history of football have had as much fanfare as Ronaldo when he arrived at Real Madrid for a world-record fee in 2009. But he actually lived up to the hype by hitting the ground running.

The Portuguese icon played a decisive role in three successive Premier League titles and the Champions League at Manchester United, where he lifted his first Ballon d'Or, only to take his goalscoring to new heights at the Bernabeu.

Ronaldo's first season in the Spanish capital was hit by injury, but he still scored 26 goals in 29 La Liga appearances in his debut campaign, only to better that tally in each of the following six seasons, scoring his 50th goal in the Spanish top flight in his 51st appearance.

The fastest player to reach 50 goals in two of Europe's most historic leagues. You can't argue with that.

1. Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

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Haaland arrived at Borussia Dortmund age 19, but even as a teenager he was already the complete striker. The Norwegian scored an iconic hat-trick in just 23 minutes on his debut and hasn't looked back since, averaging a goal a game in Germany.

Having been sidelined for five weeks, the striker needed just seven minutes to score his 50th Bundesliga goal – in his 50th appearance – off the bench in a 3-1 victory at Wolfsburg in November 2021.

Not only is he the fastest to reach that milestone in the Bundesliga, but he's also the youngest at 21 years and 129 days. In Europe's major leagues, Kylian Mbappe was younger when he scored his 50th Ligue 1 goal aged 20 (and 65 days), but he needed 88 appearances.

Don't be surprised if Haaland smashes his own record. He might even do it this season.

This completes out list of the fastest players to reach 50 goals in Europe's big leagues since 2000, follow Sportz Point.

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11 players who have won the most trophies in football history

Argentine legend Lionel Messi has won the most trophies in football history (46). Here are the other 10 players who follow him on this list most successful football history.

Jun 9, 2025, 2:40 PM17 min read

11 players who have won the most trophies in football history | sportzpoint.com

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)

Vitor Baa won 34 trophies in his football career | Sportz Point
Vitor Baia with the 2004 UEFA Champions League Trophy for FC Porto.

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
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)

Sir Kenny Dalgish won 34 trophies in his career | Sportz Point
Sir Kenny Dalgish.

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
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)

Most Trophies in football history: Angle di Maria - 42 | sportzpoint.com
Di Maria kissing the FIFA World CUP 2022 Trophy | Image - Mundo Deportivo

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
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 (36 trophies)

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Arguably one of the greatest players in the history of football, Cristiano Ronaldo has 36 trophies in his cabinet at the moment. The Portuguese legend won his latest trophy for Portugal, as he lifted the UEFA Nations League 2025 for his country.

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 European Cup with Portugal in 2016. Besides scoring over 900 career goals, Ronaldo's success for every team is what makes him a legend.

# Achievement Year(s) Club/National Team
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, 2025 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)

10 players who have won the most trophies in football history - Ryan Gigs - 36 trophies - sportzpoint.com
Gigs with the Champions League title for Manchester United.

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
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 won 38 football trophies in his career | sportzpoint.com
Busquets showing off his trophies from Treble winning season. 

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.

Read Also: Barcelona team that won "EVERYTHING" in 2009: Busquets to leave as the last man of that team

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
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)

Maxwell won 38 trophies in his club career | Sportz Point
Maxwell won four consecutive Ligue 1 titles with PSG.

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
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)

Gerard Pique won 39 trophies in his career | sportzpoint.com
Pique showing off his trophies from Treble winning season.

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
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)

Andres Iniesta: Players with most trophies in Football history | Sportz Point

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
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)

10 players who have won the most trophies in football history: Dani Alves - 43 trophies | sportzpoint.com
Dani Alves celebrating the Olympic Gold medal in Tokyo. Image | sportstar

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
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)

11 players who have won the most trophies in football history: Lionel Messi with 46 trophies tops the list | sportzpoint.com
Messi celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2022 victory.

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
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
Note: Debangshu Biswas first wrote this article and then got updated by Koushik Biswas. Stats are taken from Transfermakrt.com and accurate as of 19-01-2025
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Every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career

Cristiano Ronaldo, till now, has won 36 major trophies in his career, among which two came for Portugal and the rest for his clubs. Today, in this article, we will discuss every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career.

Jun 9, 2025, 2:37 PM4 min read

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Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest football players and goal scorers ever, has won 36 trophies in his senior career so far. The Portuguese legend is among the top 10 football players with the most trophies in history as well. 

Ronaldo, till now, has won 17 different trophies in his career, and among them, two are with his country, Portugal. Today, in this article, we will discuss every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's international trophy cabinet

Cristiano Ronaldo's international trophy cabinet - 2016 EURO Cup - sportzpoint.com

Ronaldo got the taste of winning a trophy with Portugal on only three occasions so far. In the historic and emotional 2016 European Championship, he was able to lift the trophy, despite being sidelined for the most amount of time due to a knee injury in the final. 

Éder's lone goal helped Portugal lift the EURO 2016 and Ronaldo lift his first international trophy with Portugal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's international trophy cabinet - 2019 Nations League - sportzpoint.com

Ronaldo's second international trophy came three years after that European success. In the UEFA Nations League 2019 final, Goncalo Guedes scored the lone goal for Portugal against the Netherlands to lift the inaugural Nations League title.

Ronaldo then became the oldest player to score in a Nations League final as Portugal won their second UEFA Nations League in 2025, becoming the first team to do so. They defeated Spain in the penalties to win the title.

International Trophy Year
European Championship 2016
UEFA Nations League  2019, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo's club trophies

Cristiano Ronaldo's club trophies - UCL with Manchester United in 2008 - sportzpoint.com
Ronaldo with the UCL trophy in 2008.

One of the most successful players ever, Cristiano Ronaldo, won trophies across three major European Leagues. He won his first-ever trophy in 2003, with Sporting CP, by lifting the Portuguese Super Cup. 

His winning momentum then reached a great high at Manchester United as he went on to win 3 Premier League titles, 1 UEFA Champions League title, 2 English League Cups, 1 English Super Cup, the FA Cup and FIFA Club World Cup for the Red Devils.

Every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career - sportzpoint.com
Crisitano Ronaldo after winning his fifth UCL trophy of his career. 

But, Ronaldo's success reached its peak when he joined Real Madrid for then a record fee of €94 million. With Real Madrid, Ronaldo won another four Champions League titles, which made him one of the most successful players in the tournament's history.

Read Also | Players with the most champions league titles 

Not only that, he also went on to win 2 La Liga titles, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cups and two Spanish Cups and Spanish Super Cups. 

However, Ronaldo did not stop there as he went on to conquer Italy with Juventus. With Juventus, Ronaldo won 2 Serie A titles, 2 Italian Super Cups and one Italian Cup. 

In all, Ronaldo till now has won 33 club trophies in his career. His last club trophy came with Al-Nassr when he won the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023.

Read Also | Statistical Overlook of Messi vs Ronaldo Debate: Who Is the G.O.A.T?

Every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career

# Achievement Year(s) Club/National Team
1 European Champion 2016 Portugal
2 Champions League Winner 2017/18, 2016/17, 2015/16, 2013/14, 2007/08 Real Madrid, Manchester United
3 FIFA Club World Cup Winner 2018, 2017, 2015, 2009 Real Madrid, Manchester United
4 English Champion 2008/09, 2007/08, 2006/07 Manchester United
5 Spanish Champion 2016/17, 2011/12 Real Madrid
6 Italian Champion 2019/20, 2018/19 Juventus FC
7 UEFA Supercup Winner 2017/18, 2016/17, 2014/15 Real Madrid
8 Winner UEFA Nations League 2019, 2025 Portugal
9 English FA Cup Winner 2004 Manchester United
10 Spanish Cup Winner 2013/14, 2010/11 Real Madrid
11 Italian Cup Winner 2020/21 Juventus FC
12 English League Cup Winner 2009, 2006 Manchester United
13 Spanish Super Cup Winner 2017/18, 2012/13 Real Madrid
14 Italian Super Cup Winner 2020/21, 2018/19 Juventus FC
15 English Super Cup Winner 2007/08 Manchester United
16 Portuguese Super Cup Winner 2003 Sporting CP
17 Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 Al-Nassr

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Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to become the first nation to win Nations League twice

Stay updated with all the real-time updates of the Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final match tonight at the Munich Arena in Germany.

Jun 8, 2025, 10:16 PM1 min read

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to become the first nation to win Nations League twice - sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final match tonight. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the match from the web desk. 

Let me remind you that both Spain and Portugal are looking to become the first ever to win the UEFA Nations League second time. Portugal won it back in the inaugural season in 2019. 

Meantime, Spain are looking to become the first team to retain the UEFA Nations League as a defending champion. 

So, sit back, relax and enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

Jun 8, 2025, 7:01 PM

LIVE Score

Jun 8, 2025, 10:17 PM

HISTORIC!

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to become the first nation to win Nations League twice - sportzpoint.com

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to become the first nation to win Nations League twice

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to become the first nation to win Nations League twice

Jun 8, 2025, 10:05 PM

BROTHERS!

Jun 8, 2025, 10:02 PM

Mendes: Player of the match

Nations League 2025 final: Nuno Mendes won the Player of the Final Award

Nuno Mendes is named the player of the final.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:57 PM

THAT SAVE FROM COSTA

Nations League 2025 final: Diogo Costa's save in penalties to help Portugal lift the trophy - sportzpoint.com

Jun 8, 2025, 9:45 PM

Portugal wins the Nations League 2025!

Jun 8, 2025, 9:36 PM

Penalty Shootout Thread!

Penalties would be taken at the end, where the Portugal fans are. 

  • Ramos (Portugal) scores - POR 1- 0 ESP
  • Merino (Spain) scores - POR 1-1 ESP
  • Vitinha (Portugal) scores - POR 2-1 ESP
  • Baena (Spain) scores - POR 2-2 ESP
  • Bruno (Portugal) scores - POR 3-2 ESP
  • Isco (Spain) scores - POR 3-3 ESP
  • Mendes (Portugal) scores - POR 4-3 ESP
  • Morata (Spain) misses - POR 4-3 ESP
  • Neves (Portugal) scores - POR 5-3 ESP

Jun 8, 2025, 9:33 PM

We are into the penalties!

We will have a penalty shootout to decide who will take the Nations League!

Jun 8, 2025, 9:32 PM

120+1' | Jota misses the target

Dias's cross found Jota inside the box perfectly. But, he could not be on target.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:32 PM

120' | 1 minute added

1 minute added to the full time.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:31 PM

119' | Good from Costa

Costa came running to recieve a lobbed ball from Merino. It could have been threatening if he had not been cautious. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:28 PM

117' | Spain trying hard

Isco, Pino, and others are trying hard to get into the final touch, but Dias and Mendes have done well for Portugal

Jun 8, 2025, 9:24 PM

113' | Mendes does well again

Mendes does well to stop Pino from going for a clear header. 

Good cross from the left as well by Isco. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:22 PM

111' | Change for Spain

In: Morata

Out: Oyarzabal

Jun 8, 2025, 9:21 PM

110' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Pedro Porro as he fouled Leao to stop the counterattack. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:20 PM

108' | Nearly a golazo

Pedro Porro tried a Rooney-ish golazo from the halfway mark. 

Costa's heart would have been in his mouth seeing the ball coming towards the goal. 

But it went over the goal. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:18 PM

You have to agree to that!

Jun 8, 2025, 9:16 PM

106' | Changes from both teams

In: Jota

Out: Neto

In: Pino

Out: Yamal

Jun 8, 2025, 9:14 PM

Half-time in ET | POR 2-2 ESP

Portugal dominated in the first 15 minutes, but Spain did well to keep it 2-2.

Are we having a goal, or are penalties coming?

Jun 8, 2025, 9:12 PM

105' | Easy for Costa

Yamal's powerful shot went staright to Diogo Costa.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:12 PM

104' | Baena does well

Portugal were close to getting the lead, but Baena stood at his position to clear the chance out.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:09 PM

102' | Wow, Leao

Leao has been ripping the Spain defence since coming in. 

But, Pedro Porro came to rescue again as Portugal earned another corner. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:08 PM

VAR confirms no penalty

VAR check confirmed that there was no penalty in that. Top class referring. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:07 PM

99' | Brawl in the middle

Nuno Mendes went down inside the box, but the penalty appeal was denied.

After that, Portugal and Spain players went for a brawl. 

Yellow card for Bruno for dissent. Mendes and Baena also were booked.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:06 PM

98' | Chance for Spain

Yamal and Isco played in between them before Isco sent a cross for a header. 

But Veiga's partial clearance allowed Cucurella a great sight and aim at the goal.

But he missed the target completely. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:00 PM

93' | Changes for Spain

In: Pedro Porro, Baena

Out: Mingueza, Nico

Jun 8, 2025, 8:59 PM

92' | Chance for Semedo

What a chance for Portugal! 

Mendes's cross found Semedo, who just missed the target from center of the box. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:59 PM

91' | Zubimendi clears it out

Portugal won the ball back with intense pressing.

Leao on the left made all the move but his cross was cleared away by Zubimendi.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:57 PM

91' | First half of ET starts

Portugal starts the first half of extra time. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:53 PM

We are into extra time | POR 2-2 ESP

Jun 8, 2025, 8:51 PM

90' | 2 mins added

Jun 8, 2025, 8:51 PM

90' | Yellow card

Le Normand brings down Leao. The Spaniard gets the yellow card. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:48 PM

88' | Ronaldo leaves

Goncalo Romaos replaces Ronaldo. Looks like he is injured.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:47 PM

Are we going into extra times?

Jun 8, 2025, 8:43 PM

83' | What a save!

Costa with a match-saving save as he denied Isco a well-deserved goal.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:42 PM

82' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Pedro Neto, for fouling Yamal. He took it for the team as Portugal stopped a counterattack from Spain.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:41 PM

BEST LB!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:37 PM

77' | Yamal goes at goal

He had the space and the area where he liked. But, this time, he wanted to go for the power, rather than trying for that curling shot.

The shot went directly to Costa.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:35 PM

74' | Changes for both teams

Portugal Changes 

In: Veiga, Leao

Out: Inacio, Silva

Spain changes

In: Isco, Merino

Out: Pedri, Ruiz

Jun 8, 2025, 8:33 PM

72' | Chance for Semedo

Nelson Semedo had the chance to find Ronaldo or Neto on the left of him with a cross.

He decided to go at the goal and it went staright to Simon.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:30 PM

Nico misses the target

After nearly 20 passes, Nico looked to make a cutback and then go for the shot with his right foot. 

He missed the target by a meter. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:29 PM

Longevity!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:28 PM

Huge!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:24 PM

63' | Block from Mendes

What a night he is having!

He now blocked an on-target effort from Pedri!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:22 PM

61' | RRRRRRRRRRROOOOONNNNNAAAALLLLDDDDOOOOOOOOO

Nations League final: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 138th international goal - sportzpoint.com

Nations League final: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 138th international goal - sportzpoint.com

Nations League final: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 138th international goal - sportzpoint.com

As I was saying, he needs just one moment to turn things around. 

Cristiano Ronaldo equalises for Portugal.

Mendes' cross was deflected into the box for him to just nudge Cucurella and hit the back of the goal.

POR 2-2 ESP.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:20 PM

58' | Ronaldo is dispossessed again

Ronaldo, not for the first time, is dispossessed again. Portugal missed a few chances after Ronaldo lost the ball. 

But, we all know, in just one moment, he can turn things around.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:17 PM

Do not forget he is playing as a 10 today!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:16 PM

56' | Save from Costa

Fabian Ruiz takes his chance with a left-footed effort from the outside of the box.

It was bit akward for Costa. But, he made a good save going down to his left.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:15 PM

54' | Mendes is a beast

Nuno Mendes has been clinical against Yamal so far. He has won all the battles against the wonderkid. Portugal dominating, but Spain are looking relaxed. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:13 PM

Pedri Potter!

Nations League final LIVE: Pedri controlling a ball - sportzpoint.com

Jun 8, 2025, 8:11 PM

Eye catching battle

Jun 8, 2025, 8:09 PM

49' | Bruno scores but offside

Bruno Fernandes scores a fine goal but he is found offside. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:09 PM

They are on fire in the first half!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:06 PM

46' | Changes for Portugal

In: Ruben Neves, Semedo

Out: Joao Neves, Conceicao

Jun 8, 2025, 8:05 PM

Second half starts!

Portugal made two changes as we come back from the break.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:50 PM

Half-time | POR 1-2 ESP

Spain would be delighted with the goal right before half-time. They go into the break with a slight advantage. 

More goals coming in the second half? 

Let's see.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:46 PM

45+1' | VAR check

VAR check was done to check if there was a foul on Silva, leading to the goal.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:46 PM

45' | OOOYYYARRRRZABALLLLLL | POR 1-2 ESP

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary: Second half starts; POR 1-2 ESP

He is inevitable! 

Oyarzabal scores for Spain. 

Spain broke through the Portugal's defence from their own half. 

Pedri's run, and the pass was sublime, just like the finish from Oyarzabal, who defeated Costa to hit the back of the net. 

Goals in two Nations League finals, and one in that special Euro 2024 final, Oyarzabal is the man made for big nights. 

Portugal 1-2 Spain.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:44 PM

Is that even a question?

Jun 8, 2025, 7:43 PM

42' | Spain holding possession

Pedri, Yamal, Nico, Oyarzabal, Cucurealla - all holding on to their position and posession and Spain are throwing everything at Portugal. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:40 PM

Portugal have done well to stop Yamal till now

Nations League final LIVE: Portugal have done well to stop Yamal till now

Jun 8, 2025, 7:39 PM

Youth at heart

Jun 8, 2025, 7:37 PM

37' | Neto looks for Ronaldo

Neto was looking for Ronaldo with the lobbed cross, but Spain defenders had cut the angle for him. The cross went over the goal

Jun 8, 2025, 7:34 PM

33' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Ruiz for fouling Pedro Neto, to stop Portugal's counterattack. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:30 PM

29' | Chance for Nico

Yamal again picked out Nico inside the box with a lobbed ball. But with Costa coming in, Nico could not be on target with the defection. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:28 PM

VAR check

A VAR check was done to check if Ronaldo was offside, leading to the goal. Goal given. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:28 PM

26' | MMMMMEEEENNNNNNNNNDESSSSS | POR 1-1 ESP

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary - Nuno Mendes equalised for Portugal - sportzpoint.com

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary - Nuno Mendes equalised for Portugal - sportzpoint.com

Nuno Mendes equalises for Portugal. 

A quick one and two, and Nuno Mendes, with the space given at the left of the box, struck powerfully to score his first-ever International goal. 

Portugal 1-1 Spain.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:26 PM

25' | Excellent from Dias

Cucurella found Nico on the left. As Nico was making an entry inside the box, Dias won the physical battle and won the goal kick for Portugal as well. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:24 PM

21' | ZZUUUUUUUBBIIIIIMMMEEENDDDIIII | POR 0-1 ESP

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary: Spain takes the lead, via Zubimendi | POR 0-1 ESP

Martin Zubimendi scores for Spain. 

Yamal's lobbed ball for Nico was not cleared well by Portugal defenders and Costa. Zubimendi, at the right place at the right time, just tapped the ball inside the goal for Spain's first.

Portugal 0-1 Spain

Jun 8, 2025, 7:22 PM

Yamal shows his trick as well

Yamal shows his trick as well

Jun 8, 2025, 7:21 PM

The master showing how it is done!

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates - Cristiano Ronaldo showing to Yamal how it is done - sportzpoint.com

Jun 8, 2025, 7:20 PM

19' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Inácio for an elbow on Oyarzabal.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:18 PM

17' | So close

Yamal's cross pass found Nico on the left. Nico made a quick cut back before going for the goal with a curling right-footed shot. 

But the ball did not curl enough for him to give Spain the lead. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:18 PM

17' | So close

Yamal's cross pass found Nico on the left. Nico made a quick cut back before going for the goal with a curling right-footed shot. 

But the ball did not curl enough for him to give Spain the lead. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:16 PM

15' | He should have scored

Nico with an accurate cut-back pass, Pedri, running at it, missed the goal with the effort. 

Hue miss. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:14 PM

14' | Yamal misses the tager

Pedri left it for the 17-year-old to go for the goal with the free-kick. His kick went over the goal. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:13 PM

13' | Yamal is here

As I was saying, Yamal runs through Silva and Mendes, Silva stopped him, he won the ball again and won a free-kick from the edge of the box as Bruno fouled him.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:11 PM

10' | Patience game

Both teams are waiting for the mistake from other team. 

Mendes tried to stitch an attack for Portugal, while Nico and Fermin looked to build up for Spain. 

No sign of Yamal magic yet.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:08 PM

The special one!

Jun 8, 2025, 7:07 PM

LEGEND!

Jun 8, 2025, 7:05 PM

5' | Chance for Neves

From a short corner, Neves from the center of the box had the chance to go for a volley. He had power but the not the direction he was looking for. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:04 PM

4' | Corner for Portugal

Ronaldo found Neto on the left. Neto's pace allowed Portugal to go for an attack ,and his attempted cross was deflected for a corner. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:01 PM

1' | Kick-off

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary

Jun 8, 2025, 6:54 PM

Warmed up!

Jun 8, 2025, 6:53 PM

READY!

Jun 8, 2025, 6:05 PM

HE IS HERE!

Jun 8, 2025, 6:03 PM

Lineups | Spain

Starting XI: Unai Simón, Robin Le Normand, Fabián Ruiz, Nico Williams, Dean Huijsen, Óscar Mingueza, Martín Zubimendi, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Mikel Oyarzabal, Marc Cucurella.

Subs: David Raya, Álex Remiro, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Dani Vivian, Mikel Merino, Álvaro Morata, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Yéremy Pino, Álex Baena, Alejandro Grimaldo, Isco, Fermín López, Samuel Omorodion.

Jun 8, 2025, 5:55 PM

Lineups | Portugal

Lineups: Diogo Costa; João Neves, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Francisco Conceição, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto.

Subs: José Sá, Rui Silva, Diogo Dalot, Renato Veiga, António Silva, Nélson Semedo, Rodrigo Mora, João Palhinha, Rafael Leão, Rúben Neves, Gonçalo Ramos, Francisco Trincão, Diogo Jota, João Félix, Pedro Gonçalves.

Jun 8, 2025, 5:06 PM

Spain's road to final

05/09/24: Serbia 0-0 Spain 
08/09/24: Switzerland 1-4 Spain 
12/10/24: Spain 1-0 Denmark 
15/10/24: Spain 3-0 Serbia 
15/11/24: Denmark 1-2 Spain 
18/11/24: Spain 3-2 Switzerland 
20/03/25: Netherlands 2-2 Spain 
23/03/25: Spain 3-3 Netherlands (agg: 5-5, 5-4 pens)
05/06/25: Spain 5-4 France

Jun 8, 2025, 5:05 PM

Portugal's way to final

05/09/24: Portugal 2-1 Croatia 
08/09/24: Portugal 2-1 Scotland 
12/10/24: Poland 1-3 Portugal 
15/10/24: Scotland 0-0 Portugal 
15/11/24: Portugal 5-1 Poland 
18/11/24: Croatia 1-1 Portugal 
20/03/25: Denmark 1-0 Portugal
23/03/25: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (agg: 5-3, aet)
04/06/25: Germany 1-2 Portugal

Jun 8, 2025, 5:04 PM

Portugal vs Spain: Head-to-head stats

Team Wins Draws Matches Goals Scored
Spain 18 6 40 47
Portugal 16 6 40 81

Jun 8, 2025, 5:04 PM

Tonight's Venue | Munich Football arena

Munich Football arena

Jun 8, 2025, 5:02 PM

How to watch the match?

Indian fans can watch the Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final match on Sony Sports Network channels on television. Moreover, they can also enjoy the match LIVE on Sony LIV with a paid subscription. The match will also be streamed LIVE on Jio TV. 

To watch the match from a nation other than India, read this full guide.

Jun 8, 2025, 5:02 PM

Match Details

Match: Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final

Date: 9 June 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Munich Football Arena, Germany

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Most Golden Boots win in football history

Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Boot a record six times. Let's take a look at the most Golden Boots win in football history.

May 27, 2025, 11:47 AM3 min read

Most Golden Boots win in football history

The European Golden Boot or European Golden Shoe is awarded annually to the leading goal scorer in league matches in the top divisions of European football. First awarded in 1968, this prestigious honour is judged on a points-based system.

Also Read: Players with the most champions league titles

Golden Boot: Rules

The winner is not simply the player with the most goals in the season. There is a weighting system where the goals scored in the top-ranked leagues are worth more. Players from the five highest ranked leagues according to UEFA (based on results of each league's clubs in European competition over the previous five seasons) get 2 points per scored goal, leagues ranked 6-22 get 1.5 points per goal and the remaining leagues get 1 point per goal.

The top five ranked leagues in 2022 were Germany, Spain, England, Italy, and France. The winners usually come from the top-ranked leagues.

Historical Overview

Between 1968 and 1991, the award was given by L'Équipe to the highest goalscorer in any European league. Between 1991 and 1996 there were no official awards given to the top goal scorers, but the leading goalscorer for those years have since been recognized.

Since the 1996–97 season, the award, given by European Sports Media, has used a weighted points system.

Most Golden Boots win

Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Boot a record six times (2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19). The next closest is Cristiano Ronaldo with four (2007-08, 2010-11, 2013-14, 2014-15).

Let's take a look at the most Golden Boots win in football history.

Also Read: Manchester United Trophy Cabinet

Most Golden Boots win in football history (All Time)

1. Lionel Messi | 6 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2010 34 Barcelona Spain La Liga
2012 50 Barcelona Spain La Liga
2013 46 Barcelona Spain La Liga

2017

37 Barcelona Spain La Liga

2018

34 Barcelona Spain La Liga

2019

36 Barcelona Spain La Liga

2. Cristiano Ronaldo | 4 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2008 31 Manchester United England Premier League
2011 40 Real Madrid Spain La Liga
2014 31 Real Madrid Spain La Liga
2015 48 Real Madrid Spain La Liga

3. Luis Suárez | 2 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2014 31 Liverpool England Premier League
2016 40 Barcelona  Spain La Liga

4. Thierry Henry | 2 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2004 30 Arsenal England Premier League
2005 25 Arsenal England Premier League

5. Robert Lewandowski | 2 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2021 41 Bayern Munich Germany Bundesliga
2022 35 Bayern Munich Germany Bundesliga

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Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race?

Kylian Mbappe is leading the race for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot. However, players like Viktor Gyökeres, Mohamed Salah and a few others are also in race.

May 24, 2025, 6:42 PM6 min read

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? | sportzpoint.com

The European leagues are up and running and we have already witnessed some great encounters between the top European teams. The hunt to win the European Golden Boot is also taking shape for the 2024-25 season.

Some big names from the Top five European leagues are already in full swing and they are scoring loads of goals to clinch the coveted annual award for the highest goalscorer in Europe. However, some young and talented players have enlisted themselves in the charts as well; even from outside of the top five European leagues.

According to the coefficient rankings updated by UEFA on 7 November 2024, the top five European Leagues are the English Premier League, Serie A (Italy), LaLiga (Spain), Bundesliga (Germany), and French Ligue 1 respectively. 

Sportzpoint brings you all the details about the leading goalscorers in the top five European leagues, details of the UEFA League ranking, and the leading goalscorers competing for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot.

The European Golden Boot Race

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
Bayern forward Harry Kane won the 2023-24 Golden Boot. (Image Credit | SuperSport))

The Golden Boot is awarded by European Sports Media (ESM) which is a unified association of Football Magazine publications such as Marca, Kicker, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Frankfurter AZ, etc. They took over since 1996-97 season and started a new ranking system based on the position of the league for the respective players. 

The UEFA coefficient ranking is considered a measure for weighting points, with the principle being to acknowledge players who score in leagues of higher quality according to rankings, which makes it tougher to find the back of the net.

The number of goals scored in the top five leagues of Europe are counted with a multiplier of two, while those from leagues ranked six to 21 receive a 1.5 multiplier, and goals from all other leagues are counted as one.

This is how the points system works. 

Before looking at the players' list, here is the official UEFA ranking of league coefficients:

UEFA Ranking: League coefficients

Rank 1-5

Goal scorers from these five leagues receive a multiplier of 2. 

Rank League Nation
1 Premier League England
2 Serie A Italy
3 LaLiga Spain
4 Bundesliga Germany
5 Ligue 1 France

Rank 6-21

Goal scorers from these leagues ranked from 6 to 21 receive a multiplier of 1.5. 

Rank League Nation
6 Eredivisie Netherlands
7 Primeira Liga Portugal
8 Belgian Pro League Belgium
9 Czech National Football League Czechia
10 Süper Lig Turkey
11 Eliteserien Norway
12 Super League Greece Greece
13 Danish SuperLiga Denmark
14 Israeli Premier League Israel
15 Austrian Bundesliga Austria
16 Scottish Premiership Scotland
17 Swiss Super League Switzerland
18 Ekstraklasa Poland
19 HNL Croatia
20 Serbian SuperLiga Serbia
21 Ukrainian Premier League Ukraine

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues (as of 24th May 2025):

Premier League | England

1. Mohamed Salah | 28 Goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Mo Salah | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Liverpool FC
  • Nationality: Egypt
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 28

2. Alexander Isak | 23 goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Isak - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Newcastle United
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • Appearances: 33
  • Goals: 23

3. Erling Haaland | 21 goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Erling Haaland - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Manchester City
  • Nationality: Norway
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 21

4. Chris Wood | 20 goals

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  • Club: Nottingham Forrest
  • Nationality: New Zealand
  • Appearances: 35
  • Goals: 20

5. Bryan Mbeumo | 19 goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Bryan Mbeumo | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Brentford
  • Nationality: Cameroon
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 19

Serie A | Italy

1. Mario Retegui | 25 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
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  • Club: Atalanta BC
  • Nationality: Italy
  • Appearances: 35
  • Goals: 25

2. Moise Kean | 18 goals

Moise Kean - Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: AFC Fiorentina
  • Nationality: Italy
  • Appearances: 10
  • Goals: 5

3. Ademola Lookman | 15 goals

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
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  • Club: Atalanta BC
  • Nationality: Nigeria
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 15

4. Romelo Lukaku | 14 goals

Romelu Lukaku - 14 goals Serie A | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Napoli
  • Nationality: Belgium
  • Appearances: 36
  • Goals: 14

5. Marcus Thuram | 14 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | SempreInter)
  • Club: Inter Milan
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 32
  • Goals: 14

LaLiga | Spain

1. Kylian Mbappe | 30 goals

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(Image Credit | Goal.com)
  • Club: Real Madrid
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 34
  • Goals: 30

2. Robert Lewandowski | 25 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
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  • Club: FC Barcelona
  • Nationality: Poland
  • Appearances: 33
  • Goals: 25

3. Ante Budimir | 21 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
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  • Club: CA Osasuna
  • Nationality: Croatia
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 21

4. Ayoze Perez | 19 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
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  • Club: Villarreal
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 19

5. Raphinha | 18 goals

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
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  • Club: FC Barcelona
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Appearances: 35
  • Goals: 18

Bundesliga | Germany 

1. Harry Kane | 26 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
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  • Club: Bayern Munich
  • Nationality: England
  • Appearances: 31
  • Goals: 26

2. Serhou Guirassy | 21 goals

Serhou Guirassy: 21 goals in Bundesliga 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Borussia Dortmund
  • Nationality: Guinea
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 21

3. Patrik Schick | 21 goals

Patrik Schick | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Bayer Leverkusen 
  • Nationality: Czech Republic
  • Appearances: 31
  • Goals: 21

4. Jonathan Burkardt | 18 goals

Jonathan Michael Burkardt | 1. FSV Mainz 05 - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: 1.FSV Mainz 05
  • Nationality: Belgium
  • Appearances: 29
  • Goals: 18

5. Tim Kleindienst | 16 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Wettfreunde.net)
  • Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Appearances: 31
  • Goals: 16

Ligue 1 | France

1. Ousmane Dembele | 21 goals 

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Ousmane Dembele - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Paris Saint-Germain
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 29
  • Goals: 21

2. Mason Greenwood | 21 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Get French Football News)
  • Club: Olympique de Marseille
  • Nationality: England
  • Appearances: 34
  • Goals: 21

3. Arnaud Kalimuendo | 17 goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Arnaud Kalimuendo | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Stade Rennais FC
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 33
  • Goals: 17

4. Jonathan David | 16 goals

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Juvefc.com)
  • Club: Lille OSC
  • Nationality: Canada
  • Appearances: 32
  • Goals: 16

5. Alexandre Lacazette | 15 goals

Alexandre Lacazette - Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Lyon
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 15

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The Ultimate European Golden Boot Race (Among the top 10 European Leagues according to UEFA coefficient rankings)

Considering the players from the top 10 European leagues in this list, this is what the current race of chasing the 2024-25 European Golden Boot looks like:

Rank Player Position Club Goals Coefficient Points
1 Kylian Mbappé Centre-Forward Real Madrid 30 2 60
2 Viktor Gyökeres Centre-Forward Sporting CP 39 1.5 58.5
3 Mohamed Salah Right Winger Liverpool FC 28 2 56
4 Harry Kane Centre-Forward Bayern Munich 26 2 52
5 Robert Lewandowski Centre-Forward FC Barcelona 25 2 50
6 Mateo Retegui Centre-Forward Atalanta BC 25 2 50
7 Alexander Isak Centre-Forward Newcastle United 23 2 46
8 Omar Marmoush Centre-Forward 2 clubs 22 2 44
9 Mika Biereth Centre-Forward 2 clubs 24 2 42.5
10 Ousmane Dembélé Right Winger Paris Saint-Germain 21 2 42
11 Erling Haaland Centre-Forward Manchester City 21 2 42
12 Serhou Guirassy Centre-Forward Borussia Dortmund 21 2 42
13 Patrik Schick Centre-Forward Bayer 04 Leverkusen 21 2 42
14 Mason Greenwood Right Winger Olympique Marseille 21 2 42
15 Ante Budimir Centre-Forward CA Osasuna 21 2 42

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