The most decorated footballers in the world

In football, one can endlessly argue about who was the greatest player of all time, but it's harder to dispute trophies – they sit in the display case and are counted individually. That's why the world's most decorated footballers regularly find themselves in the spotlight. Some have won championships and Champions Leagues by the dozen, others have added national team titles to their club successes, turning their career into a real trophy hunt.

This ranking includes footballers with the most trophies in the history of the game – we're talking about dozens of won tournaments, and the threshold for making the list has long surpassed the 30-title mark. However, answering the question of who has won the most titles in football is not as simple as it seems. Players from different eras competed in different tournaments, played a varying number of matches and had different opportunities to replenish their trophy collection. But one thing remains constant: all the heroes of this list have made winning a habit.

Top most successful footballers in the world

Cristiano Ronaldo – 34 trophies

The legend of world football is surpassed by a number of other players in terms of trophy count. But not in their significance. The Portuguese has been the best in three of the top five championships in Europe, won the Champions League five times, and even at 41, he is still capable of making noise - in the spring of 2026, CR7 finally won his first trophy in Saudi Arabia.

What Cristiano Ronaldo has won

With clubs:

• Champions League x5
• UEFA Super Cup x3
• FIFA Club World Cup x4
• Spanish Championship x2
• Copa del Rey x2
• Spanish Super Cup x2
• English Championship x3
• FA Cup
• English League Cup x2
• English Super Cup
• Italian Championship x2
• Coppa Italia
• Portuguese Super Cup
• Saudi Arabian Championship

With the national team:

• European Championship
• UEFA Nations League x2

Ryan Giggs – 35 trophies

An amazing footballer who spent his entire career at one club - with Manchester United he experienced the best era in the history of the English team. He holds the record in European football for the number of trophies won with one club.

What Ryan Giggs has won

With the club:

• Champions League x2
• UEFA Super Cup
• FIFA Club World Cup
• Intercontinental Cup
• English Championship x13
• FA Cup x4
• English League Cup x4
• English Super Cup x9

Thomas Müller – 35 trophies

The legend of German football and Bayern Munich is not thinking about stopping. After moving to Canada, he has already brought the number of trophies to 35. If he plays successfully for a couple more years, he could even break into the top five most titled footballers.

What Thomas Müller has won

With the club:

• Champions League x2
• UEFA Super Cup x2
• FIFA Club World Cup x2
• German Championship x13
• German Cup x6
• German Super Cup x8
• Canadian Cup

With the national team:

• World Championship

Karim Benzema – 35 trophies

The French forward of Al-Hilal, considering that he plays for one of the hegemonies of football in Saudi Arabia, can break into the top before his contract ends in the summer of 2027.in the top 5 most titled footballers in the world. And what if he decides to play until 40? Ronaldo won't lie - you can lift trophies even at that age.

What Karim Benzema has won

With the club:

• Champions League x5
• UEFA Super Cup x4
• FIFA Club World Cup x5
• Spanish Championship x4
• Copa del Rey x3
• Spanish Super Cup x3
• French Championship x4
• Coupe de France
• Trophée des Champions x2
• Saudi Arabian Championship
• King's Cup of Saudi Arabia x2

With the national team:

• Nations League

David Alaba – 35 trophies

Alaba leaves Real not only as a club legend, but also as one of the most titled footballers in the world. Where the Austrian will continue his career is still unclear. But he has another 3-4 years in reserve - during this time he can replenish his trophy collection.

What David Alaba has won

With the club:

• Champions League x4
• UEFA Super Cup x3
• FIFA Club World Cup x3
• German Championship x10
• DFB-Pokal x6
• German Super Cup x5
• Spanish Championship x2
• Copa del Rey
• Spanish Super Cup

Gerard Piqué – 36 trophies

Piqué won most of his awards during the golden era of Barcelona, becoming a multiple Spanish champion and Champions League winner. He also made it into another important era - the Spanish national team under Vicente del Bosque. The defender missed out on the Euro 2008 trophy, but his contribution to the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championship are in Piqué's collection.

What Gerard Piqué has won

With the clubs:

• Champions League x4
• UEFA Super Cup x2
• FIFA Club World Cup x3
• Spanish Championship x9
• Copa del Rey x7
• Spanish Super Cup x6
• English Championship
• English League Cup
• English Super Cup

With the national team:

• World Cup
• European Championship

Andrés Iniesta – 36 trophies

And again, a Barcelona legend. However, Iniesta might not have made it to the top of our list with the Catalan club's trophies. A short but successful period at the end of his career in Japan helped. Either way - his contribution to the midfield and his partnership with Xavi not only became a real nightmare for opponents, but also the basis for numerous trophies.

What Andrés Iniesta has won

With the clubs:

• Champions League x4
• UEFA Super Cup x2
• FIFA Club World Cup x3
• Spanish Championship x9
• Copa del Rey x6
• Spanish Super Cup x6
• Japanese Championship
• Emperor's Cup
• Japanese Super Cup

With the national team:

• World Cup
• European Championship x2

Ángel Di María – 36 trophies

Di María is clearly winding down his career in his homeland, so his position in the ranking of the most successful footballers of modern times is unlikely to change. But the career of the 38-year-old winger is not only amazing in terms of achievements, but also in terms of trophies – Di María seems to have won everything possible.

What Ángel Di María has won

With clubs:

• Champions League
• UEFA Super Cup
• French Championship x5
• French Cup x5
• French League Cup x4
• French Super Cup x5
• Spanish Championship
• Spanish Cup x2
• Spanish Super Cup
• Portuguese Championship
• Portuguese League Cup x3
• Portuguese Super Cup
• Argentinian Championship

With the national team:

• World Cup
• Copa America x2
• Olympic Games
• CONMEBOL-UEFA Champions Cup

Sergio Busquets – 37 trophies

Another star of Guardiola's prime Barcelona, who managed to overtake former teammates thanks to his success in the USA. Almost all trophies of the Catalan club's midfield legend were won with the "Blaugrana".

What Sergio Busquets has won

With clubs:

• Champions League x3
• UEFA Super Cup x3
• FIFA Club World Cup x3
• Spanish Championship x9
• Spanish Cup x7
• Spanish Super Cup x7
• MLS Cup
• MLS Regular Season
• U.S. Open Cup

With the national team:

• World Cup
• European Championship

Hossam Ashour – 39 trophies

Here is who holds the world record for the number of trophies with one club. The former Al Ahly midfielder is a true symbol of the club's dominance in the Egyptian championship and in Africa. It's surprising that with such a track record, the Egyptian only played 14 matches for the national team and never participated in major tournaments.

What Hossam Ashour has won

With the club:

• CAF Champions League x6
• CAF Super Cup x5
• CAF Confederation Cup
• Egyptian Championship x13
• Egyptian Cup x4
• Egyptian Super Cup x10

Hossam Hassan – 40 trophies

But the trophy foundation for Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team in the 1990s and 2000s was laid by Hossam Hassan – the most titled footballer in the history of Africa. The current head coach of the Egyptians has won dozens of various tournaments both in Africa and in Asia. You may doubt the fairness of comparing Hassan with, for example, Iniesta or Busquets, but the Egyptian's trophies are surely now displayed in a separate room of his mansion.

What Hossam Hassan has won

With clubs:

• CAF Champions League x2
• CAF Super Cup
• African Cup Winners' Cupx4
• Arab Champions League
• Arab Cup Winners' Cup
• Arab Super Cup x2
• Arab Club Championship
• Afro-Asian Club Championship
• Egyptian Premier League x14
• Egypt Cup x5
• Egyptian Super Cup x2
• UAE Pro-League

With the national team:

• Africa Cup of Nations x3
• All-Africa Games
• African Nations Championship

Dani Alves – 41 trophies

The Brazilian held the title of the most decorated footballer in the world for a long time. Over his career, the defender has won 41 titles with Barcelona, Juventus, Sevilla, PSG, Sao Paulo and the national team. Do we need to remind you that he also shone in that very Barcelona?

What Dani Alves has won

With clubs:

• Champions League x3
• UEFA Cup x2
• UEFA Super Cup x4
• FIFA Club World Cup x3
• La Liga x6
• Copa del Rey x5
• Supercopa de España x5
• Ligue 1 x2
• Coupe de France
• Coupe de la Ligue
• Trophée des Champions
• Serie A
• Coppa Italia
• Campeonato Paulista

With national teams:

• Copa America x2
• Confederations Cup x2
• Olympic Games

Marquinhos – 43 trophies

Perhaps, the PSG defender is the main contender for the status of "the most decorated footballer in the world" in the coming years. He is just three trophies away from the record. Marquinhos is only 32 years old. He has at least two more seasons with PSG according to his contract. During this time, the Parisians will almost certainly win something domestically and make some noise on the European stage (with the UEFA Super Cup ahead). And let's not forget about the Brazilian national team.

What Marquinhos has won

With clubs:

• Champions League x2
• UEFA Super Cup
• Intercontinental Cup
• Ligue 1 x11
• Coupe de France x8
• Coupe de la Ligue x6
• Trophée des Champions x11
• Copa Libertadores

With the national team:

• Copa America
• Olympic Games

Lionel Messi – 46 trophies

The legend of world football also won most of his trophies with prime Barcelona. The Argentine later proved that he can lead other clubs to trophies – PSG and Inter Miami. But Leo's main triumph in his career is the victory in the 2022 World Cup.

What Lionel Messi has won

With clubs:

• Champions League x4
• UEFA Super Cup x3
• FIFA Club World Cup x3
• La Liga x10
• Copa del Rey x7
• Supercopa de España x8
• Ligue 1 x2
• Trophée des Champions
• MLS Cup
• MLS Regular Season
• U.S. Open Cup

With the national team:

• World Cup
• World Cup
• Copa America x2
• CONMEBOL-UEFA Champions Cup
• Olympic Games

Which tournaments are considered in the title count?

When compiling the ranking, trophies from national and international championships, Cups and Super Cups, international club tournaments, and tournaments involving national teams are taken into account. Individual awards, youth tournaments, and friendly cups are not included in the count.

Therefore, in the coming year, Lionel Messi is almost certain to retain his leadership in the rankings. The Argentine continues his fight in the World Cup, and with Inter Miami, he is capable of winning a couple more trophies both within the MLS and in North America. Leo's main pursuer is – PSG defender Marquinhos. There is almost no doubt that by 2028, when his contract with the Parisians ends, the Brazilian will be the most titled footballer in the world.