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Football, often celebrated as “the beautiful game,” boasts over 3.5 billion fans globally, making it the world’s most beloved sport. The FIFA World Cup, held every four years, captivates a massive audience; the 2022 final in Qatar drew an estimated 14.6 million viewers for a single match. Players representing their countries are selected from football clubs across the globe. This article will examine the 20 most successful football clubs worldwide, based on the number of trophies they’ve secured.
Lists ranking the most successful football clubs are frequently contentious, much like the sport itself, given the vast array of trophies that differ from one nation to another. Our list considers only the major trophies recognized by UEFA, FIFA, and CONMEBOL.
1. Al Ahly Sporting Club – Egypt – 124 Trophies
Al Ahly Sporting Club, an Egyptian Premier League team, leads the list with 124 trophies. Founded in 1907, the team is currently managed by Swiss coach Marcel Koller, who signed a two-year contract in September 2022. Their home stadium is the Cairo International Stadium, which can hold 75,000 fans. Al Ahly’s impressive trophy collection includes:
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Egyptian Premier League Titles | 42 |
| Egyptian Cup Winners | 38 |
| Egyptian Super Cup Winners | 12 |
| CAF Champions League Winners | 10 |
| CAF Confederation Cup Winners | 1 |
| CAF Super Cup Winners | 8 |
| Egyptian Confederation Cup | 1 |
| African Cup Winners’ Cups | 4 |
| Afro-Asian Club Championship | 1 |
| Arab Club Champions Cup | 1 |
| Arab Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 |
| Arab Super Cups | 2 |
2. Club Nacional de Football – Uruguay – 117 Trophies
Based in Montevideo, Club Nacional de Football, commonly known as “Nacional,” was established in 1899 through the merger of Uruguay Athletic Club and Montevideo Fútbol Club. Their home ground is Gran Parque Central, and they are currently managed (for the third time) by Álvaro Gutiérrez, who previously managed them from 2008 to 2015 and again in 2019. Nacional’s trophy count includes:
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Primera Division | 49 |
| Supercopa Uruguaya | 2 |
| Liguilla Pre-Libertadores de América | 8 |
| Torneo Intermedio | 4 |
| Copa de Competencia | 7 |
| Copa de Honor | 7 |
| Torneo de Honor | 15 |
| Torneo Competencia | 10 |
| Torneo Cuadrangular | 7 |
| Liga Meyor | 3 |
| Campeonato Nacional General Artigas | 2 |
| Copa Libertadores | 3 |
3. Rangers F.C. – Scotland – 117 Trophies
Rangers F.C., a Scottish Premiership team based in Glasgow, was founded in 1872. Their home stadium is Ibrox Park in Glasgow, with a capacity of 50,987. The team is managed by Michael Beale, who assumed the role in June 2022. The club’s trophy collection includes:
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Scottish 1st Tier League Championships | 55 |
| Scottish Cup Winners | 33 |
| Scottish League Cup Winners | 27 |
| European Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 |
Some Rangers fans argue that the tally should be higher, including the four wins during World War II (1939-1945) and other awards, bringing the total to 203. However, the official count remains at 117.
4. Celtic – Scotland – 115 Trophies
Celtic, another Glasgow-based team in the Scottish Premiership, was founded in 1887. Their home ground, Celtic Park, has a capacity of 60,411. They are currently managed by Brendan Rodgers. The club has amassed 115 trophies, including:
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Scottish 1st Tier League Championships | 52 |
| Scottish Cup Winners | 40 |
| Scottish League Cup Winners | 20 |
| European Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 |
Celtic and Rangers share a fierce rivalry. Matches between the two clubs, known as “Old Firm” derbies, are intensely competitive.
5. Atlético Peñarol – Uruguay – 110 Trophies
Atlético Peñarol competes in the Uruguayan Primera Division. Founded in 1891, their home ground, Estadio Campeón del Siglo, is located in Montevideo and has a capacity of 40,000. They are managed by Diego Aguirre, who took over in 2024.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Primera Division | 51 |
| Supercopa Uruguaya | 2 |
| Liguilla Pre-Libertadores de América | 12 |
| Torneo de Honor | 10 |
| Torneo Competencia | 11 |
| Copa de Honor | 4 |
| Copa de Competencia | 6 |
| Torneo Cuadrangular | 5 |
| Liga Meyor | 1 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 3 |
| Copa Libertadores | 5 |
Atlético Peñarol has never been relegated and has always remained in the top division of Uruguayan football since its formation.
6. Real Madrid – Spain – 110 Trophies
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, known as Los Blancos (The Whites), was founded in 1902. Their home ground, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, has a capacity of 81,044, and they are managed by Carlo Ancelotti. The club holds 110 major trophies.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| La Liga | 36 |
| Copa del Rey | 20 |
| Copa de la Liga | 1 |
| Supercopa de España | 13 |
| UEFA Champions League | 15 |
| UEFA Cup | 2 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 5 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 5 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 3 |
| Latin Cup | 2 |
| Iber American Cup | 1 |
| Copa Federación Centro | 4 |
| Copa Eva Duarte | 1 |
7. Barcelona – Spain – 99 Trophies
Futbol Club Barcelona, commonly known as Barça or Blaugrana, is the second most successful football club in Spain, after Real Madrid. Managed by Hansi Flick, their home ground is Camp Nou, which has a capacity of 99,354. Based in Barcelona, Catalonia, the club was founded in 1899 and competes in La Liga.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| La Liga | 27 |
| Copa del Rey | 31 |
| Copa de la Liga | 2 |
| Supercopa de España | 14 |
| UEFA Champions League | 5 |
| UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup | 4 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 5 |
| Inter-City Fairs Cup | 3 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3 |
| Latin Cup | 2 |
| Copa Eva Duarte | 3 |
8. Benfica – Portugal – 84 Trophies
Sport Lisboa e Benfica was founded in 1904. They play in the Portuguese Premiera Liga. Their home ground, the Stadia de Luz, has a capacity of 64,642, and they are currently managed by Roger Schmidt. They are the most decorated club in Portugal.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Premiera Liga | 38 |
| Taça de Portugal | 26 |
| Taça de Liga | 7 |
| Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira | 9 |
| Campeonato de Portugal | 3 |
| European Cup | 2 |
| Latin Cup | 1 |
9. Al-Faisaly – Jordan – 83 Trophies
Al-Faisaly Sports Club was founded in 1932 as the Al-Ashbal Club. Known as the Blue Eagles, they compete in the Jordanian Pro League under manager Jamal Abu-Abed. Their home ground is the Amman International Stadium.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 |
| FA Cup | 21 |
| FA Shield | 8 |
| Super Cup | 17 |
| AFC Cup | 2 |
10. Porto – Portugal – 83 Trophies
Futebol Clube do Porto, known as Dragões (Dragons) or Azuis e Brancos (Blue and Whites), was founded in 1893. They play in Portugal’s Premier League and are managed by head coach Sérgio Conceição. Their home ground is the Estádio do Dragão.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Premiera League | 30 |
| Taça de Portugal | 18 |
| Taça da Liga | 1 |
| Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira | 23 |
| Campeonato de Portugal | 4 |
| European Cup / UEFA Champions League | 2 |
| UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League | 2 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 2 |
11. Bayern Munich – Germany – 82 Trophies
Founded in 1900, Fußball-Club Bayern München e. V., known as Die Bayern, Stern des Südens (Star of the South), or Die Roten (The Reds) play in Bundesliga 1 and are managed by Vincent Kompany. Their home ground is the Allianz Arena.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| German Bundesliga Champions | 33 |
| DFB Pokal Cup | 20 |
| DFB/DFL-Supercup | 10 |
| DFL-Ligapokal | 6 |
| UEFA Champions League | 6 |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 |
| UEFA/European Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 |
| UEFA/European Super Cup | 2 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 2 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 2 |
Bayern Munich has won 33 national titles, including 11 consecutively since 2013, making them the most successful club in German football history, according to the German Football Association (DFB).
12. Olympiacos – Greece – 82 Trophies
Olympiacos F.C., known as Thrylos (Legend) or The Red and Whites, was founded in 1925 and plays in Greece’s Super League. They are managed by José Luis Mendilibar, and their home ground is the Karaiskakis Stadium.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Super League Greece Champions | 47 |
| Greek Cup | 28 |
| Greek Super Cup | 4 |
| Greater Greece Cup | 3 |
Olympiacos holds the record for the most Greek Super League titles, highlighting their dominance in Greek football.
13. Ajax – Netherlands – 75 trophies
Ajax, whose full name is Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax, are one of the Netherlands’ “big three” football clubs. Founded in 1900, their home ground is the Johan Cruyff Arena, named after the legendary player.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 36 |
| KNVB Cup | 20 |
| Johan Cruyff Shield | 9 |
| European Cup / UEFA Champions League | 4 |
| European Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 |
| UEFA Cup | 1 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 2 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 2 |
14. Juventus – Italy – 73 Trophies
Juventus Football Club S.p.A., known as “The Old Lady” or Juve, was founded in 1897 and plays in Serie A. Their home ground is the Juventus Stadium.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Serie A | 36 |
| Serie B | 1 |
| Coppa Italia | 14 |
| Supercoppa Italiana | 9 |
| European Cup / UEFA Champions League | 2 |
| UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 |
| UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League | 3 |
| European Super Cup / UEFA Super Cup | 2 |
| UEFA Intertoto Cup | 1 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 2 |
15. Liverpool – England – 70 Trophies
Liverpool Football Club was founded in 1892. They play in the English Premier League, and their home ground is Anfield.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| First Division/Premier League | 19 |
| Second Division | 4 |
| FA Cup | 8 |
| Football League Cup/EFL Cup | 10 |
| FA Charity Shield/FA Community Shield | 16 |
| European Cup/UEFA Champions League | 6 |
| UEFA Europa League | 3 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 4 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 |
Liverpool is known for its historic comebacks and passionate fanbase, as highlighted in a 2020 article by ESPN.
16. Manchester United – England – 69 Trophies
Manchester United Football Club was founded in 1878. They play in the English Premier League, and their home ground is Old Trafford.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| First Division/Premier League | 20 |
| Second Division | 2 |
| FA Cup | 12 |
| Football League Cup/EFL Cup | 6 |
| FA Charity Shield/FA Community Shield | 21 |
| European Cup/UEFA Champions League | 3 |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 |
| European Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 1 |
Manchester United’s triumph in the 1968 European Cup marked a significant milestone in English football history, as detailed by the BBC in their historical sports coverage.
17. Anderlecht – Belgium – 64 Trophies
Anderlecht, whose full name is Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, was founded in 1908. They play in the Belgian First Division A-League.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Belgian First Division | 34 |
| Belgian Cup | 9 |
| Belgian League Cup | 3 |
| Belgian Super Cup | 13 |
| UEFA Cup | 1 |
| UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup | 2 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 2 |
18. Boca Juniors – Argentina – 61 Trophies
Club Atlético Boca Juniors was founded in 1905. They are based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their home ground is La Bombonera.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Primera División | 36 |
| Copa Argentina | 4 |
| Supercopa Argentina | 2 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | 2 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 3 |
| Copa Libertadores | 6 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 2 |
| Supercopa Libertadores | 2 |
| Recopa Sudamericana | 4 |
Boca Juniors are renowned for their passionate fanbase and historic rivalry with River Plate, often referred to as the “Superclásico,” according to a study by the University of Buenos Aires.
19. Galatasaray – Turkey – 59 Trophies
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü plays in the Süper Lig, the top level of football in Turkey. The club was founded in 1905. Their home ground is the Nef Stadium.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Süper Lig | 22 |
| Turkish Cup | 18 |
| Turkish Super Cup | 16 |
| Turkish National Division | 1 |
| UEFA Cup | 1 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 |
20. FCSB (Romania) – 58 Trophies
Fotbal Club Steaua Bucuresti, or simply FCSB, plays in Romania’s top football division, Liga 1. It was originally an army club founded in 1947 but became independent in 1998.
| Trophy | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Liga 1 | 26 |
| Romanian Cup | 22 |
| Romanian Super Cup | 6 |
| League Cup | 2 |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 |
FCSB’s 1986 European Cup victory remains a significant achievement in Romanian football history, documented by UEFA’s historical archives.
These clubs represent the pinnacle of footballing success, amassing an impressive collection of trophies through years of dedication, talent, and strategic management.
Image alt: Al Ahly SC Trophies showcase, displaying numerous cups and shields representing the club’s Egyptian Premier League and CAF Champions League victories.
Image alt: Gran Parque Central Stadium, showcasing the home ground of Club Nacional de Football with its impressive Atilio García grandstand.
Image alt: Ibrox Stadium’s Bill Struth Main Stand, the iconic home of Rangers F.C. Glasgow, capturing its architectural grandeur.
Image alt: Celtic Park main stand view, displaying the impressive architecture of Glasgow Celtic’s home stadium during a match.
Image alt: Estadio Campeón del Siglo full view, showcasing Atlético Peñarol’s modern home stadium in Bañados de Carrasco, Montevideo.
Image alt: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Real Madrid exterior, displaying the iconic home of Real Madrid in all its architectural glory.
Image alt: FC Barcelona Camp Nou panoramic view, captured from the FCB Museum, highlighting the stadium’s expansive structure.
Image alt: Estádio da Luz Benfica full view, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere during a match between SLB and FCP in 2014.
Image alt: Amman International Stadium general view, depicting Al-Faisaly’s home ground and its modern facilities.
Image alt: Porto Estádio do Dragão exterior, presenting the modern architecture of Futebol Clube do Porto’s home stadium.
Image alt: Bayern Munich Allianz Arena interior view, capturing the unique lighting and atmosphere inside the stadium during a match.
Image alt: Olympiacos Karaiskakis Stadium Gate 7, showcasing the iconic entrance and vibrant fan culture at Olympiacos F.C.’s home ground.
Image alt: Ajax Johan Cruyff Arena interior view, displaying the vibrant atmosphere inside the stadium during a match in Amsterdam.
Image alt: Juventus Stadium interior during Juve-Napoli match, capturing the atmosphere and fan engagement inside the modern stadium.
Image alt: Liverpool Anfield Stadium full view, showcasing the iconic Anfield Road Stand during a match.
Image alt: Manchester United Old Trafford panoramic view, highlighting the full stadium and the fans during a Premier League match.
Image alt: Anderlecht Lotto Park Stadium exterior, showcasing the home stadium of Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht.
Image alt: Boca Juniors La Bombonera interior view, capturing the unique and vibrant atmosphere inside the stadium during a match.
Image alt: Galatasaray Nef Stadium full view, presenting the modern home ground of Galatasaray Spor Kulübü.
Image alt: FCSB National Arena Bucharest view, showcasing the stadium’s architecture and readiness for a football match.
The Role of UEFA and FIFA in Recognizing Success
UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) play crucial roles in defining what constitutes a major trophy in football. UEFA governs football in Europe, organizing prestigious competitions like the Champions League and Europa League. FIFA, as the international governing body, oversees the World Cup and other global tournaments. Their recognition of trophies adds weight to a club’s success, influencing how they are perceived globally.
The Impact of Club Success on National Teams
The success of football clubs often translates to the strength of national teams. For instance, clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have historically contributed a significant number of players to their respective national teams. This club-level success fosters a winning culture, provides players with high-level competitive experience, and enhances the overall quality of the national squad.
Financial Implications of Winning Trophies
Winning trophies has significant financial implications for football clubs. Success on the field leads to increased revenue through various streams, including prize money, sponsorships, and merchandise sales. For example, winning the UEFA Champions League can earn a club upwards of $100 million, as reported by Forbes in 2023. These financial boosts enable clubs to invest in better players, improve facilities, and sustain long-term success.
FAQ: Most Successful Football Clubs
Q1: Which football club has the most trophies in the world?
Al Ahly Sporting Club from Egypt holds the record with 124 trophies.
Q2: Which European club is the most successful?
Real Madrid is the most successful European club, with 110 major trophies.
Q3: How many trophies has Manchester United won?
Manchester United has won a total of 69 trophies.
Q4: Which league is home to the most successful football clubs?
The Scottish Premiership, with Rangers and Celtic, features prominently among the most successful clubs.
Q5: What is the significance of winning the UEFA Champions League?
Winning the UEFA Champions League is considered one of the highest honors in European football, bringing prestige and significant financial rewards.
Q6: How does club success affect a country’s national team?
Successful clubs often contribute key players to national teams, enhancing the team’s overall quality and competitiveness.
Q7: What are some of the oldest football clubs in the world?
Clubs like Rangers F.C. (founded in 1872) and Celtic (founded in 1887) are among the oldest and most historic football clubs.
Q8: Why are some trophy counts controversial?
Different football associations recognize different competitions, leading to variations in trophy counts and debates among fans.
Q9: What role do managers play in a club’s success?
Managers play a crucial role in team strategy, player development, and overall club performance, significantly impacting trophy wins.
Q10: How do financial resources impact a club’s ability to win trophies?
Greater financial resources allow clubs to attract top talent, invest in better facilities, and sustain a competitive edge.
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