Top 18 Footballers Ranked by Career Trophies

Football stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema have earned countless titles over their careers. Here, we explore the players with the highest number of trophies, highlighting those still active and others whose record-breaking haul is set.

Hossam Ashour holds the record as Africa's most decorated player, having secured an astonishing 39 trophies.

Winning silverware in football is rare and challenging, but some, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, made it seem effortless through their extraordinary success. Then there are players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who gathered trophies by moving among top clubs worldwide.

18. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 32 Trophies

The Swedish striker collected trophies across five countries: Ajax (Netherlands), Inter Milan and AC Milan (Italy), Barcelona (Spain), Paris Saint-Germain (France), and Manchester United (England). Though he never won the Champions League, his total would be higher if not for Juventus’ Serie A titles being revoked. Zlatan retired in 2023 but remains influential in football as a club owner.

• 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 to 2015–16)
• Coupe de France: 2x (2014–15, 2015–16)
• Coupe de la Ligue: 3x (2013–14 to 2015–16)
• Trophee des Champions: 3x (2013 to 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

Xavi was pivotal in Barcelona’s dominance in the late 2000s and early 2010s, winning 25 trophies at the club including four Champions League crowns. 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 on. He later added four more trophies playing in Qatar.

• La Liga: 8x (1998–99 to 2014–15)
• Copa del Rey: 3x (2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15)
• Supercopa de Espana: 6x (2005 to 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

Modric achieved domestic success early in Croatia before struggling for silverware at Tottenham. His move to Real Madrid changed everything; since 2012 he has won six Champions Leagues, four La Liga titles, and multiple Spanish Super Cups. At 40, now with AC Milan, he might still add to his haul.

• Croatian Super Cup: 1x (2005–06)
• Croatian Cup: 2x (2006–07, 2007–08)
• Croatian Top Flight: 3x (2005–08)
• Spanish Super Cup: 5x (2012–13 to 2023–24)
• Spanish Cup: 2x (2013–14, 2022–23)
• FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 1x (2024)
• UEFA Super Cup: 5x (2014–15 to 2024-25)
• La Liga: 4x (2016–17 to 2023–24)
• FIFA Club World Cup: 5x (2014, 2017-19, 2023)
• Champions League: 6x (2013–14 to 2023–24)

15. Toni Kroos – 34 Trophies

Known for his calm control in midfield, Kroos has six Champions League wins, including one final game victory with Real Madrid. Before Madrid, he collected Bundesliga titles and cups with Bayern Munich and lifted the World Cup with Germany.

• German Super Cup: 1x (2012–13)
• Spanish Super Cup: 4x (2017–18 to 2023–24)
• Spanish Cup: 1x (2022–23)
• German Cup: 3x (2007–08, 2012–14)
• UEFA Super Cup: 5x (2013–14 to 2022–23)
• La Liga: 4x (2016–17 to 2023–24)
• Bundesliga: 3x (2007–08, 2012–14)
• FIFA Club World Cup: 6x (2014-15, 2017-19, 2023)
• Champions League: 6x (2012–13 to 2023–24)
• World Cup: 1x (2014)

14. Maxwell – 35 Trophies

Maxwell’s career is unique; despite limited international recognition with only 10 Brazil caps, he gathered 35 titles mainly due to playing for dominant teams like PSG, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Ajax. His trophy count includes 11 league titles and a Champions League.

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

13. Thomas Muller – 35 Trophies

Muller, synonymous with Bayern Munich, scored 250 goals in 756 games, winning 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues. He ranks among the top assist providers in World Cup history and recently won the Canadian Championship with Vancouver Whitecaps.

• Bundesliga: 13x (2009-10 to 2024-25)
• German Super Cup: 8x (2010–11 to 2022-23)
• German Cup: 6x (2009–10 to 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

Giggs spent 24 years at Manchester United, transitioning from a fast winger to a creative playmaker. His record 13 Premier League titles remain unmatched. The trust placed in him by Sir Alex Ferguson shaped much of his success.

• Premier League: 13x (1992–93 to 2012–13)
• FA Cup: 4x (1993–94 to 2003–04)
• League Cup: 4x (1991–92 to 2009–10)
• Community Shield: 9x (1993 to 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

Dalglish is a legend at Celtic and Liverpool, winning 11 Scottish trophies before joining Liverpool where he dominated domestically and in Europe. He later became a successful manager, though those titles aren't counted here.

• Scottish Premier Division: 4x (1971–77)
• Scottish Cup: 4x (1971–77)
• Scottish League Cup: 1x (1974–75)
• Drybrough Cup: 1x (1974–75)
• Glasgow Cup: 1x (1974–75)
• Football League First Division: 6x (1978–86)
• European Cup: 3x (1977–84)
• European Super Cup: 1x (1977)
• FA Cup: 1x (1985–86)
• League Cup: 4x (1980–84)
• Football League Super Cup: 1x (1986)
• FA Charity Shield: 5x (1977–86)
• British Home Championship: 3x (1974–77)

10. Andres Iniesta – 35 Trophies

Iniesta is remembered as one of the greatest midfielders in recent decades. His 16 years at Barcelona yielded nine La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues. Internationally, he scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final. He retired in October 2024 and may move into coaching.

• La Liga: 9x (2004–18)
• Copa del Rey: 6x (2008–18)
• Supercopa de Espana: 5x (2005–16)
• Champions League: 4x (2005–15)
• 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

Ronaldo added to his collection by winning his second UEFA Nations League with Portugal, scoring a key equalizer against Spain. The five-time Champions League winner continues playing at 41, now with Al-Nassr, and could climb higher on this list.

• Supertaca Candido de Oliveira: 1x (2002)
• Premier League: 3x (2006–09)
• 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 (2010–14)
• Supercopa de Espana: 2x (2012, 2017)
• Serie A: 2x (2018–20)
• Coppa Italia: 1x (2020–21)
• Supercopa Italiana: 2x (2018, 2020)
• Arab Club Champions Cup: 1x (2023)
• Champions League: 5x (2007–18)
• UEFA Super Cup: 2x (2014, 2017)
• FIFA Club World Cup: 4x (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017)
• European Championship: 1x (2016)
• UEFA Nations League: 2x (2018–25)
• Saudi Pro League: 1x (2025-26)