All footballers want to win as much as they can. But even the best don’t have many trophies. That’s how hard it is to win anything in football.
Some players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have made it look easy. They’ve won a lot with their teams over the years. Then there are guys like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He’s a great player but moves to the best teams to win more trophies.
This article looks at the players who have won the most in football. We’re counting trophies won in their careers. A few of these players might still win more!
Top 10 Most Decorated Players in Football History
| Rank | Player | Number of Trophies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 46 |
| 2 | Dani Alves | 43 |
| 3 | Hossam Ashour | 39 |
| 4 | Andres Iniesta | 37 |
| 5 | Gerard Pique | 37 |
| 6 | Sergio Busquets | 37 |
| 7 | David Alaba | 36 |
| 8 | Kenny Dalglish | 35 |
| 9 | Ryan Giggs | 35 |
| 10 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 35 |
1. Lionel Messi – 46
A lot of people think Messi is the best. He’s also won the most. He won 34 with Barcelona. Then 3 with Paris Saint-Germain. He never won the World Cup. But he did in 2022. He helped Argentina win in Qatar.
Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023. He won another trophy a month later. He scored 10 in his first 7 games. Then he won the League Cup. It was Inter Miami’s first ever. It’s a big moment for Messi and the whole club. He also won the 2024 Copa America with Argentina. His 46th trophy was the MLS Supporters’ Shield in October 2024.
Lionel Messi – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| La Liga | 10x (2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19) |
| Copa del Rey | 7x (2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21) |
| Supercopa de Espana | 8x (2005-06, 2006-07, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2016-17, 2018-19) |
| Champions League | 4x (2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15) |
| UEFA Super Cup | 3x (2009, 2011, 2015) |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3x (2009, 2011, 2015) |
| Ligue 1 | 2x (2021–22, 2022–23) |
| Trophee des Champions | 1x (2022) |
| Leagues Cup | 1x (2023) |
| MLS Supporters’ Shield | 1x (2024) |
| Copa America | 2x (2021, 2024) |
| World Cup | 1x (2022) |
| FIFA World Youth Championship | 1x (2005) |
| Olympic Gold Medal | 1x (2008) |
| CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions | 1x (2022) |
2. Dani Alves – 43 trophies
Dani Alves – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| Copa do Nordeste | 1x (2002) |
| La Liga | 6x (2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16) |
| Copa del Rey | 5x (2006–07, 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16) |
| Supercopa de Espana | 5x (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013) |
| Champions League | 3x (2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15) |
| UEFA Super Cup | 4x (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015) |
| UEFA Cup | 2x (2005–06, 2006–07) |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3x (2009, 2011, 2013) |
| Serie A | 1x (2016–17) |
| Coppa Italia | 1x (2016–17) |
| Ligue 1 | 2x (2017–18, 2018–19) |
| Coupe de France | 1x (2017–18) |
| Coupe de la Ligue | 1x (2017–18) |
| Trophee des Champions | 1x (2017) |
| Campeonato Paulista | 1x (2021) |
| Copa America | 2x (2007, 2019) |
| FIFA World Youth Championship | 1x (2003) |
| FIFA Confederations Cup | 2x (2009, 2013) |
| Summer Olympics | 1x (2020) |
3. Hossam Ashour – 39 trophies
Hossam Ashour – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| Egyptian Premier League | 13x (2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20) |
| Egypt Cup | 4x (2005–06, 2006–07, 2016–17, 2019–20) |
| Egyptian Super Cup | 10x (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017، 2018) |
| CAF Confederation Cup | 1x (2014) |
| CAF Champions League | 6x (2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020) |
| African Super Cup | 5x (2006, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014) |
4. Andres Iniesta – 37 trophies
Andres Iniesta – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| European Under-19 Championship | 1x (2002) |
| European Under-16 Championship | 1x (2001) |
5. Gerard Pique – 37 trophies
Pique stopped playing football in 2022. He’s one of the players who has won the most. He played for Manchester United, Barcelona, and Spain. He won 4 Champions Leagues. He also helped Spain win the Euro in 2010 and the World Cup in 2012.
A lot of Barcelona players from this century are on this list. That shows how good Barcelona has been for the last 20 years. Pique played with many great defenders at Barcelona. That includes Javier Mascherano and Carles Puyol.
Gerard Pique – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| Premier League | 1x (2007–08) |
| League Cup | 1x (2005–06) |
| Community Shield | 1x (2007) |
| La Liga | 9x (2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2022-23) |
| Copa del Rey | 7x (2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21) |
| Supercopa de Espana | 6x (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018) |
| Champions League | 4x (2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15) |
| UEFA Super Cup | 2x (2009, 2015) |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3x (2009, 2011, 2015) |
| World Cup | 1x (2010) |
| European Championship | 1x (2012) |
| European Under-19 Championship | 1x (2006) |
6. Sergio Busquets – 37 trophies
Busquets is one of the best midfielders ever. He won 32 trophies with Barcelona. That’s 9 La Liga titles and 3 Champions Leagues. He’s one of the most underrated players ever. But his trophies say he was one of the best. He also won 3 trophies with Spain. He won the World Cup in 2010. He won the Euro in 2012. And he won the UEFA Nations League in 2023. Busquets joined Messi at Inter Miami. He won the 2023 League Cup with his old teammate.
Sergio Busquets – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| La Liga | 9x (2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2022–23) |
| Copa del Rey | 7x (2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21) |
| Supercopa de Espana | 7x (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2023) |
| Leagues Cup | 1x (2023) |
| MLS Supporters’ Shield | 1x (2024) |
| Champions League | 4x (2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15) |
| UEFA Super Cup | 3x (2009, 2011, 2015) |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3x (2009, 2011, 2015) |
| World Cup | 1x (2010) |
| European Championship | 1x (2012) |
7. David Alaba – 36 trophies
David Alaba played for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. So he’s won a lot. He’s 32 now and has been injured a lot. But he’s still one of the best defenders when he’s fit. Alaba played in Germany for almost 15 years. He won 10 Bundesliga titles and 2 Champions Leagues. Then he moved to Spain. He’s won more there. He’s won 2 La Liga titles and 2 more Champions Leagues. He’s also been the best player in Austria 10 times.
David Alaba – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| Spanish Super Cup | 2x (2021–22, 2023–24) |
| German Super Cup | 5x (2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21) |
| Spanish Cup | 1x (2022–23) |
| UEFA Super Cup | 3x (2013–14, 2020–21, 2022/23) |
| German Cup | 6x (2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2018–19, 2019–20) |
| La Liga | 2x (2021–22, 2023–24) |
| Bundesliga | 10x (2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21) |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3x (2014, 2021, 2023) |
| Champions League | 4x (2012–13, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24) |
8. Kenny Dalglish – 35
Kenny Dalglish is a Celtic and Liverpool legend. He won 11 trophies in Scotland. Then he went to Liverpool and won everything. That includes 6 First Division titles and 3 European Cups.
Younger fans might know him as the manager who won the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers in 1994/95. But Dalglish won a lot as a player. He’s one of Liverpool’s greatest players of all time. That’s a big compliment because lots of great players have played for Liverpool.
Kenny Dalglish – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
9. Ryan Giggs – 35
Ryan Giggs played for a long time. He was a quick winger. Then, he became a playmaker. He played for Manchester United until he was 40.
Giggs played for Manchester United for 24 years. He won 36 trophies. He won the Premier League 13 times. That’s a record that might never be broken. Fergie trusted Giggs a lot. That’s why he was so successful.
Ryan Giggs – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
10. Cristiano Ronaldo – 35
Cristiano Ronaldo is near the top of the list. He’s very proud to have won a big trophy for his team for the very first time.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Career Trophies
| Trophy | Number of wins (Years won) |
|---|---|
| Premier League | 3x (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09) |
| FA Cup | 2x (2003–04, 2008–09) |
| Football League Cup | 2x (2005–06, 2008–09) |
| Community Shield | 2x (2007, 2008) |
| Champions League | 5x (2007–08, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18) |
| La Liga | 2x (2011–12, 2016–17) |
| Copa del Rey | 2x (2010–11, 2013–14) |
| Supercopa de España | 1x (2012) |
| Serie A | 2x (2018–19, 2019–20) |
| Coppa Italia | 1x (2020–21) |
| Supercoppa Italiana | 2x (2018, 2020) |
| UEFA European Championship | 1x (2016) |
| UEFA Nations League | 1x (2018–19) |
| Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira | 1x (2002) |
| Saudi League | 1x (2023-24) |
| Arab Club Champions Cup | 1x (2023) |
Extended List Below;
| Rank | Player | Number of Trophies |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Toni Kroos | 34 |
| 12 | Karim Benzema | 33 |
| 13 | Xavi | 33 |
| 14 | Luka Modric | 33 |
| 15 | Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 32 |
