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Top 18 Footballers With The Most Trophies in History

Some of football's biggest stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema have amassed impressive collections of trophies throughout their careers. This list ranks the most decorated players by the number of titles won, including current players who could still climb higher.

Hossam Ashour stands out as Africa's most successful player, having won an incredible 39 trophies.

Winning silverware is a dream for every footballer, yet many top talents have sparse trophy cabinets, showing how tough it is to claim honors. Meanwhile, players like Ronaldo and Messi have consistently collected major trophies over long, remarkable careers. Others, such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, have moved through the most successful clubs worldwide, adding to their haul.

18. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 32 Trophies

The Swedish striker won trophies in five countries: Netherlands (Ajax), Italy (Inter Milan, AC Milan), Spain (Barcelona), France (Paris Saint-Germain), and England (Manchester United). His career boasts nearly every possible domestic trophy, plus international club honors except the Champions League. His two Serie A titles with Juventus were revoked, which would have boosted his count. Ibrahimovic retired in 2023 but remains involved in football ownership.

  • Eredivisie: 2x (2001–02, 2003–04)
  • KNVB Cup: 1x (2001–02)
  • Johan Cruyff Shield: 1x (2002)
  • Serie A: 5x (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2021–22)
  • Supercoppa Italiana: 3x (2006, 2008, 2011)
  • La Liga: 1x (2009-10)
  • Supercopa de Espana: 2x (2009, 2010)
  • Ligue 1: 4x (2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16)
  • Coupe de France: 2x (2014–15, 2015–16)
  • Coupe de la Ligue: 3x (2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16)
  • Trophee des Champions: 3x (2013, 2014, 2015)
  • EFL Cup: 1x (2016–17)
  • Community Shield: 1x (2016)
  • Europa League: 1x (2016–17)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 1x (2009)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 1x (2009)

17. Xavi – 33 Trophies

A vital part of Barcelona's dominant era, Xavi lifted 25 trophies with them, including four Champions Leagues. Internationally, he helped Spain win two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup. After retiring, he managed Barcelona to a La Liga title before moving to Al Saad, where he added four more trophies.

  • La Liga: 8x (1998–99, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15)
  • Copa del Rey: 3x (2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15)
  • Supercopa de Espana: 6x (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)
  • UEFA Champions League: 4x (2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2x (2009, 2011)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 2x (2009, 2011)
  • FIFA World Cup: 1x (2010)
  • UEFA Euro: 2x (2008, 2012)
  • FIFA World Youth Championship: 1x (1999)
  • Qatar Stars League: 1x (2018–19)
  • Qatar Cup: 1x (2017)
  • Sheikh Jassim Cup: 1x (2017)
  • Emir of Qatar Cup: 1x (2017)

16. Luka Modric – 34 Trophies

Luka Modric had a trophy-laden spell at Dinamo Zagreb before a lean period at Tottenham. His move to Real Madrid sparked a surge in silverware, including six Champions League titles, four La Liga crowns, and five Spanish Super Cups. Now at AC Milan, he could add more trophies despite being 40 years old.

  • Croatian Super Cup: 1x (2005–06)
  • Croatian Cup: 2x (2006–07, 2007–08)
  • Croatian Top Flight: 3x (2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08)
  • Spanish Super Cup: 5x (2012–13, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24)
  • Spanish Cup: 2x (2013–14, 2022–23)
  • FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 1x (2024)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 5x (2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2022–23, 2024-25)
  • La Liga: 4x (2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 5x (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023)
  • Champions League: 6x (2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2023–24)

15. Toni Kroos – 34 Trophies

Toni Kroos has been a key figure in Real Madrid’s midfield and a serial winner at Bayern Munich too. Among his 34 trophies are six Champions League titles, a World Cup with Germany, multiple league titles, and cups from Germany and Spain.

  • German Super Cup: 1x (2012–13)
  • Spanish Super Cup: 4x (2017–18, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24)
  • Spanish Cup: 1x (2022–23)
  • German Cup: 3x (2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 5x (2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2022–23)
  • La Liga: 4x (2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24)
  • Bundesliga: 3x (2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 6x (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023)
  • Champions League: 6x (2012–13, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2023–24)
  • World Cup: 1x (2014)

14. Maxwell – 35 Trophies

Maxwell quietly amassed 35 trophies during his career at clubs like PSG, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Ajax. Despite only 10 caps for Brazil, he won 11 league titles and a Champions League, often benefiting from strong teams around him.

  • Eredivisie: 2x (2001–02, 2003–04)
  • Serie A: 3x (2006-07, 2007-08, 2008–09)
  • La Liga: 2x (2009-10, 2010-11)
  • Ligue 1: 4x (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16)
  • Brazilian Cup: 1x (2000)
  • French Cup: 3x (2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17)
  • Copa del Rey: 1x (2011-12)
  • French League Cup: 4x (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17)
  • Supercopa de Espana: 3x (2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12)
  • Italian Super Cup: 1x (2008-09)
  • Dutch Cup: 1x (2001-02)
  • Dutch Super Cup: 1x (2003)
  • French Super Cup: 3x (2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17)
  • Champions League: 1x (2010-11)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 3x (2009, 2011, 2015)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 2x (2010, 2012)

13. Thomas Muller – 35 Trophies

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller made over 750 appearances for the club, scoring 250 goals and assisting 285. His haul includes 13 Bundesliga titles, two Champions Leagues, and a World Cup with Germany. He recently won the Canadian Championship with Vancouver Whitecaps.

  • Bundesliga: 13x (2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2024-25)
  • German Super Cup: 8x (2010–11, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23)
  • German Cup: 6x (2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015-16, 2018-19, 2019-20)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2x (2013–14, 2020-21)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 2x (2014, 2021)
  • Champions League: 2x (2012–13, 2019-20)
  • Canadian Championship: 1x (2025/26)
  • World Cup: 1x (2014)

12. Ryan Giggs – 35 Trophies

Ryan Giggs spent 24 years at Manchester United, transitioning from a speedy winger to a playmaker. His 35 trophies include a record 13 Premier League titles and multiple FA Cups. His success came under Sir Alex Ferguson’s long management.

  • Premier League: 13x (1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13)
  • FA Cup: 4x (1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04)
  • League Cup: 4x (1991–92, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10)
  • Community Shield: 9x (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013)
  • Champions League: 2x (1998–99, 2007–08)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 1x (1991)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 1x (2008)
  • Intercontinental Cup: 1x (2008)

11. Kenny Dalglish – 35 Trophies

Kenny Dalglish is a legend for both Celtic and Liverpool, winning numerous Scottish and English titles plus three European Cups. He also achieved success as a manager later, but only playing career trophies are counted here.

  • Scottish Premier Division: 4x (1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1976–77)
  • Scottish Cup: 4x (1971–72, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1976–77)
  • Scottish League Cup: 1x (1974–75)
  • Drybrough Cup: 1x (1974–75)
  • Glasgow Cup: 1x (1974–75)
  • Football League First Division: 6x (1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1985–86)
  • European Cup: 3x (1977–78, 1980–81, 1983–84)
  • European Super Cup: 1x (1977)
  • FA Cup: 1x (1985–86)
  • League Cup: 4x (1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983–84)
  • Football League Super Cup: 1x (1986)
  • FA Charity Shield: 5x (1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986)
  • British Home Championship: 3x (1974, 1976, 1977)

10. Andres Iniesta – 35 Trophies

Andres Iniesta is remembered as one of the best midfielders in recent decades. His 16 years at Barcelona brought nine La Liga titles, four Champions League wins, and he scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final for Spain. He retired in October 2024 and may pursue coaching soon.

  • La Liga: 9x (2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18)
  • Copa del Rey: 6x (2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18)
  • Supercopa de Espana: 5x (2005, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2016)
  • Champions League: 4x (2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2x (2011, 2015)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 3x (2009, 2011, 2015)
  • Emperor's Cup: 1x (2019)
  • Japanese Super Cup: 1x (2020)
  • J1 League: 1x (2023)
  • World Cup: 1x (2010)
  • European Championship: 2x (2008, 2012)

9. Cristiano Ronaldo – 37 Trophies

Cristiano Ronaldo recently added his second UEFA Nations League title with Portugal, scoring a crucial equalizer against Spain before injury forced him off. The 41-year-old continues to defy age, with five Champions League titles and numerous league trophies in England, Spain, Italy, and now Saudi Arabia.

  • Supertaca Candido de Oliveira: 1x (2002)
  • Premier League: 3x (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09)
  • FA Cup: 1x (2003–04)
  • League Cup: 2x (2005–06, 2008–09)
  • Community Shield: 1x (2007)
  • La Liga: 2x (2011–12, 2016–17)
  • Copa del Rey: 2x (2010–11, 2013–14)
  • Supercopa de Espana: 2x (2012, 2017)
  • Serie A: 2x (2018–19, 2019–20)
  • Coppa Italia: 1x (2020–21)
  • Supercopa Italiana: 2x (2018, 2020)
  • Arab Club Champions Cup: 1x (2023)
  • Champions League: 5x (2007–08, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2x (2014, 2017)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 4x (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017)
  • European Championship: 1x (2016)
  • UEFA Nations League: 2x (2018–19, 2024-25)
  • Saudi Pro League: 1x (2025-26)