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)

11 players with most trophies in football history - 36 trophies - Cristiano Ronaldo - sportzpoint.com

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.

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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
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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