Top 10 players with the most trophies in football history

Even the biggest names in sports haven’t always won prizes with ease.

There is no more incredible feeling for a player than winning a trophy. Throughout the history of the beautiful game, there have been greats who dominated the game but were quite unlucky when it came to winning silverware. On the other hand, there have also been some legendary players who mastered winning at crucial moments and earned countless accolades throughout their careers.

In this article we will tell you which footballers have won the most trophies in football history.

10. Xavi – 33 Trophies

This list is headed by current FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez, a legendary Spanish figure. The midfield maestro is regarded as one of the greatest in history and was a killer when it came to winning trophies. The Spaniard was an integral part of Pep’s Barcelona team that achieved a six-time victory in 2009/10. He was also part of the Spanish national team that won the European Championship twice and the 2010 World Cup. Xavi is likely to add a few more trophies during his time as Barcelona manager. Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic is also equal with Xavi on 33 trophies.

9. Vitor Baia – 34 Trophies

Goalkeepers are the heart and soul of any triumph, and the next name on the list was a master at it. Legendary Portuguese goalkeeper Vitor Baia played for FC Barcelona and FC Porto during his career. He won 25 trophies with the Dragons in the early 2000s and was the hero in many of their victories. Baia also tasted success with FC Barcelona before his dream run with FC Porto.

8. Cristiano Ronaldo – 35 Trophies

Cristiano Ronaldo needs no introduction to tell you anything about his achievements on the football pitch. The Portuguese legend has won trophies in Italy, Spain, England and on the international stage too. His love for the UEFA Champions League is unmatched and he has won the competition five times in his illustrious career. Given his current form and hunger, he is likely to add a few more trophies to his collection before he hangs up his boots.

7. Kenny Dalglish – 35 Trophies

Kenny Dalglish is a Liverpool legend and arguably the best Scottish player to ever play in the Premier League. The Liverpool legend played 559 games and scored 229 goals during his club career. He was the backbone of Liverpool FC’s golden generation in the 80s, who dominated Europe with three European titles. The Scottish forward returned to Anfield for the 2011 season as the club’s head coach.

6. Ryan Giggs – 36 Trophies

Giggs is the most famous name from Manchester United’s Class of 92, which produced many legends of the game. The Welsh winger was Sir Alex Ferguson’s most trusted man at Old Trafford, winning a record 13 Premier Leagues with him. Giggs was also part of two UEFA Champions League-winning triumphs with the Red Devils. He has moved into coaching since retiring and is currently the manager of the Wales national team.

5. Gerard Pique – 37 Trophies

Gerrard Pique is one of the greatest defenders of all time, and his trophy cabinet is testament to that. Before joining the Catalan giants, he played for Manchester United, winning four silverware in England. In the 2010s, Pique was an integral part of the dominance of Spanish football and FC Barcelona’s golden era. In his career to date, he has won four UEFA Champions League titles, one European Championship, one World Cup and many more.

4. Maxwell- 37 Trophies

Our next all-time giant has won trophies from all of Europe’s top leagues throughout his career. In his 17-year career, Maxwell played for some of the world’s biggest clubs and was one of the most reliable defenders. His career included stops at Ajax, Inter Milan, FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain before retiring in 2017. Maxwell is also one of the few players to have won a league title in Italy, Spain and France.

3. Andreas Iniesta – 39 Trophies

Andreas Iniesta is the third name of the legendary FC Barcelona team of the 2010s. His inventiveness was a joy to watch. Iniesta is regarded as a midfield magician. He is a two-time European Champion, World Cup winner and four-time Champions League winner. Iniesta is still in top form at the age of 38 and has won two more trophies with Vissel Kobe in Japan.

2. Dani Alves – 43 trophies

Daniel Alves tops the list and deserves all the recognition. The Brazilian right back is arguably the best right back of all time. In fact, at 40, he will probably even play in this year’s World Cup. Alves has won a total of 43 trophies in his career, including triumphs with Juventus, Sao Paulo, PSG and FC Barcelona. He has also won two Confederation Cups and the Copa America.

1. Lionel Messi – 45 Trophies

It would be impossible to make a list of the greatest players without acknowledging the presence of the ultimate player of all time. The Argentina forward won most of his trophies with FC Barcelona, ​​although he had to move his base to Miami to join Inter Miami. Now that he is nearing retirement, he is ready to hold on to the top spot. FC Barcelona’s supremacy in football is largely attributed to Messi. He has now added four more trophies to his collection, with Argentina recently winning the Copa America in 2024. In the 2022-23 season, Messi secured a World Cup and a Ligue 1 title. With his first trophy with Inter Miami, he rises to the top of the overall standings, surpassing his former teammate Dani Alves.

*Last updated July 15, 2024

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