The World’s Most Trophy-Winning Footballers in History

Winning trophies is the ultimate measure of success in football. While many players enjoy brief spells of glory, only a select few manage to build careers filled with sustained success at both club and international level. Here are the footballers who have won the most trophies in the history of the game, along with a detailed breakdown of their major honours.

1) Dani Alves – 43 Trophies

The most decorated footballer of all time, Dani Alves enjoyed unparalleled success across Spain, France and Italy.

Major Honours:

• La Liga: 6

• Copa del Rey: 5

• Supercopa de España: 5

• UEFA Champions League: 3

• UEFA Super Cup: 4

• FIFA Club World Cup: 3

• Ligue 1: 2

• Coupe de France: 1

• Trophée des Champions: 1

• Serie A: 1

• Copa América: 2

• Olympic Gold Medal: 1

• FIFA Confederations Cup: 2

• State & regional titles: 7

2) Lionel Messi – 41 Trophies

Lionel Messi’s career has been defined by consistency, brilliance and an extraordinary collection of silverware.

Major Honours:

• La Liga: 10

• Copa del Rey: 7

• Supercopa de España: 8

• UEFA Champions League: 4

• UEFA Super Cup: 3

• FIFA Club World Cup: 3

• Ligue 1: 2

• Trophée des Champions: 1

• Copa América: 1

• FIFA World Cup: 1

• Finalissima: 1

3) Maxwell – 38 Trophies

Often overlooked, Maxwell quietly built one of the most successful careers in football history.

Major Honours:

• Eredivisie: 4

• Serie A: 3

• Ligue 1: 4

• Coupe de France: 2

• Coupe de la Ligue: 3

• Trophée des Champions: 3

• La Liga: 2

• UEFA Champions League: 2

• UEFA Super Cup: 2

• FIFA Club World Cup: 2

• Domestic & super cups: 11

4) Andrés Iniesta – 37 Trophies

A symbol of elegance and intelligence, Andrés Iniesta was central to both Barcelona and Spain’s golden eras.

Major Honours:

• La Liga: 9

• Copa del Rey: 6

• Supercopa de España: 7

• UEFA Champions League: 4

• UEFA Super Cup: 3

• FIFA Club World Cup: 3

• FIFA World Cup: 1

• UEFA European Championship: 2

• Japanese domestic trophies: 2

5) Hossam Ashour – 37 Trophies

An icon of African football, Hossam Ashour spent his entire career with Al Ahly.

Major Honours:

• Egyptian Premier League: 13

• Egypt Cup: 4

• Egyptian Super Cup: 10

• CAF Champions League: 8

• CAF Super Cup: 1

• CAF Confederation Cup: 1

6) Gerard Piqué – 36 Trophies

A defensive pillar for club and country, Gerard Piqué enjoyed immense success at the highest level.

Major Honours:

• La Liga: 8

• Copa del Rey: 7

• Supercopa de España: 6

• UEFA Champions League: 4

• UEFA Super Cup: 3

• FIFA Club World Cup: 3

• FIFA World Cup: 1

• UEFA European Championship: 1

• Premier League: 1

• FA Cup: 1

• EFL Cup: 1

7) Ryan Giggs – 35 Trophies

A one-club legend, Ryan Giggs defined an era of dominance at Manchester United.

Major Honours:

• Premier League: 13

• FA Cup: 4

• EFL Cup: 4

• FA Community Shield: 9

• UEFA Champions League: 2

• UEFA Super Cup: 1

• FIFA Club World Cup: 1

• Intercontinental Cup: 1

8) Vítor Baía – 35 Trophies

One of Portugal’s greatest goalkeepers, Vítor Baía enjoyed enormous success with FC Porto.

Major Honours:

• Primeira Liga: 10

• Taça de Portugal: 5

• Portuguese Super Cup: 7

• UEFA Champions League: 1

• UEFA Cup: 1

• Intercontinental Cup: 2

• Other domestic honours: 9

9) Cristiano Ronaldo – 34 Trophies

A relentless competitor, Cristiano Ronaldo collected silverware across four major European leagues.

Major Honours:

• UEFA Champions League: 5

• Premier League: 3

• La Liga: 2

• Serie A: 2

• FA Cup: 1

• Copa del Rey: 2

• Domestic super cups: 5

• UEFA Super Cup: 2

• FIFA Club World Cup: 4

• UEFA European Championship: 1

• UEFA Nations League: 1

• Other domestic titles: 4

10) Kenny Dalglish – 34 Trophies

A legend in both Scotland and England, Kenny Dalglish enjoyed extraordinary success as a player.

Major Honours:

• Scottish League Titles: 4

• English First Division: 6

• FA Cup: 4

• Scottish Cups: 5

• League Cups: 5

• European Cups: 3

• Charity Shields & other honours: 7

These footballers did not just win trophies — they built legacies defined by dominance, longevity and relentless success. Their records remain benchmarks for future generations aiming to reach the very top of the game.