Football is a team sport and many players have achieved the success of trophies. They have seen many greats, but few stand out above others due to their impressive trophy collection. Here are a few of the Most Successful Footballers of All Time.
Lionel Messi
There is no doubt that Lionel Messi is the greatest football player ever to touch the ball. His impeccable legacy in this game is unmatched by any. Not only his stats but his trophy cabinet speaks for itself. The Barcelona legend is the most decorated football player of all time with 46 trophies to his name.
Lionel Messi won 35 titles with Barcelona, including 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, and 8 Supercopa de España titles. With Argentina, Messi secured the FIFA World Cup, Copa América, Finalissima, Olympic Gold Medal (2008), and the U-20 World Cup (2005). After his journey with Barcelona, he claimed 2 Ligue 1 titles, Trophée des Champions, and the Leagues Cup with PSG and Inter Miami.
Dani Alves
Dani Alves was part of Barcelona’s “golden era” under Pep and made a big name for himself. He was the best right-back of his generation and was the most decorated football player of all time before Lionel Messi chased him down.
He won a total of 23 titles with Barcelona and claimed other titles with clubs like Juventus, PSG, and Sevilla.
Gerard Piqué
Gerard Piqué has won 39 titles at club and international level. Barcelona’s center-back was the heart of Barcelona’s “golden era” team. Pique’s brilliance was completely noticed and his impressive performances made him this successful.
Andrés Iniesta And Maxwell
Barcelona’s midfield maestro is also on the list. Iniesta has won 37 trophies at club and international level. Maxwell ties the trophy count, Maxwell was at Barcelona for a period of four years.
