With over 3.5 billion fans worldwide football, “the beautiful game” as we call it here in the UK, is by far the most popular sport in the world.
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup takes place and the final in Qatar in 2022 commanded an audience estimated at 14.6 million for that one game alone.
The players who win caps for their countries are selected from football clubs from all corners of the planet, and in this article we will be looking at the 20 most successful football clubs in the world, judging by the number of trophies they have won.
Lists of the most successful football clubs in the world are almost as controversial as the beautiful game itself, as there are so many trophies that vary from country to country. In our list, we have only included the major trophies according to UEFA, FIFA, and CONMDEBOL.
1. Al Ahly Sporting Club – Egypt – 155 Trophies
Top of the table is Egyptian Premier League side Al Ahly. Founded in 1907, they are currently managed by Danish coach Jess Thorup, who was appointed in October 2025 on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Their home ground is the Cairo International Stadium with a capacity of 74,100.
Al Ahly hold the record as the most decorated club in world football, and are known throughout Africa as “Nadi El Qarn” or Club of the Century, a title bestowed by CAF.
| Egyptian Premier League title trophies |
44 |
| Egyptian Cup winner’s trophies |
39 |
| Egyptian Super Cup winner’s trophies |
15 |
| CAF Champions League winner’s trophies |
12 |
| CAF Confederation Cup winner’s trophies |
1 |
| 8 CAF Super Cup winner’s trophies |
8 |
| Egyptian Confederation Cup winner’s trophy |
1 |
| African Cup Winners Cups |
4 |
| Afro-Asian Club Championship title trophies |
1 |
| Arab Club Champions Cup winner’s trophies |
1 |
| Arab Cup Winners’ Cup |
1 |
| Arab Super Cups trophies |
2 |
2. Celtic – Scotland – 120 Trophies
Founded in 1887. Their home ground is Celtic Park with a capacity of 60,411.
They are currently managed by Frenchman Wilfried Nancy, appointed in December 2025, following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. Nancy previously managed Columbus Crew in MLS, where he won the MLS Cup and the Leagues Cup.
The club has amassed 120 trophies to date, comprising:
| Scottish 1st Tier League Championships |
55 |
| Scottish Cup Winners |
42 |
| Scottish League Cup Winners |
22 |
| European Cup Winners Cup Trophy |
1 |
Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers are ferocious rivals. When the two clubs meet in derby games, they are dubbed “Old Firm” derbies and are fiercely contested.
3. Rangers F.C. – Scotland – 118 Trophies
Scottish Premiership side Glasgow Rangers was founded in 1872. Their home ground is Ibrox Park in Glasgow. It has a maximum capacity of 50,987. The team is currently managed by German coach Danny Röhl, who was appointed in October 2025.
The club’s trophy haul comprises:
| Scottish 1st Tier League Championships |
55 |
| Scottish Cup Winners |
34 |
| Scottish League Cup Winners |
28 |
| European Cup Winners Cup Trophy |
1 |
Rangers’ fans believe the tally should be higher and that they should include the 4 wins they had during the Second World War years 1939 to 1945 (which are not included for official reasons), and other various awards of which they have won 83, which would bring their total up to 204. But officially, the total is 118.
4. Club Nacional de Football – Uruguay – 117 trophies
Montevideo-based Club Nacional de Football, referred to by supporters as simply “Nacional”, was founded in 1899 via a merger between Uruguay Athletic Club and Montevideo Football Club.
Their home ground is Gran Parque Central, one of the venues used for the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930. They are currently managed by Jadson Vieira.
Nacional have never been relegated and hold the record as the most decorated club in South American football.
Their trophy haul comprises:
| 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 |
5. Atlético Peñarol – Uruguay – 113 Trophies
Atletico Penarol play in the Uruguayan Primera Division. The club was founded in 1891. Their home ground, Estadio Campeón del Siglo, is located in Bañados de Carrasco, Montevideo and has a capacity of 40,000. They are managed by Uruguayan Diego Aguirre, who returned to the club in November 2023 for a second stint.
| Primera Division |
54 |
| Supercopa Uruguaya |
4 |
| 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 Winner’s trophy |
3 |
| Copa Libertadores |
5 |
Atlético Peñarol have never been relegated. Since they were first formed, they have always remained in the top division of Uruguayan football.
6. Real Madrid – Spain – 106 Trophies
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, nicknamed Los Blancos (The Whites), was founded in 1902.
Their home ground, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, has a capacity of 80,000.
Following Carlo Ancelotti’s departure at the end of the 2024–25 season, the club appointed club legend Xabi Alonso as manager, but he too departed by mutual consent in January 2026 following a run of poor results. Former player Álvaro Arbeloa, who had been managing the club’s reserve team Castilla, was appointed as his replacement.
Their updated major trophies are shown below:
| La Liga |
36 |
| Copa del Ray |
20 |
| Copa de la Liga |
1 |
| Super Copa de España |
13 |
| UEFA Champions League |
15 |
| UEFA Cup |
2 |
| UEFA Super Cup |
6 |
| 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 – 103 Trophies
Futbol Club Barcelona, more commonly referred to as Barça or Blaugrana, are, after Real Madrid, the second most successful football club in Spain.
They are managed by German coach Hansi Flick, appointed in the summer of 2024, who led the club to a remarkable domestic treble in his first season — La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España. Their home ground is the Spotify Camp Nou, with a capacity of 99,354.
Founded in 1899 and based in the city of Barcelona, the club has won a record 81 domestic trophies.
| La Liga |
28 |
| Copa del Ray |
32 |
| Copa de la Liga |
2 |
| Super Copa de España |
16 |
| 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 – 88 Trophies
Sport Lisboa e Benfica was founded in 1904. They play in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Their home ground, the Estádio da Luz, has a capacity of 64,642.
After Roger Schmidt was sacked in 2024 and Bruno Lage’s brief return also ended, they are currently managed by the legendary José Mourinho, who returned to the club where he started his managerial career back in 2000. Mourinho signed a two-year deal in September 2025.
They are the most decorated club in Portugal with 88 trophies as shown below:
| Premiera Liga |
38 |
| Taça de Portugal |
26 |
| Taça de Liga |
8 |
| Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira |
10 |
| Campeonato de Portugal |
3 |
| European Cup |
2 |
| Latin Cup |
1 |
9. Olympiacos – Greece – 87 Trophies
Olympiacos F.C., known to their fans as Thrylos (Legend) or The Red and Whites, was founded in 1925 and plays in Greece’s Super League.
They are managed by Spaniard José Luis Mendilibar, who has been in charge since February 2024. Under his leadership, the club achieved a historic domestic double in 2024–25, winning both the Super League and the Greek Cup.
They are the most successful football club side in Greek history and, in 2024, made history by becoming the first Greek club ever to win a major European trophy when they defeated Fiorentina to claim the UEFA Europa Conference League.
| Super League Greece Champions |
48 |
| Greek Cup winners |
29 |
| Greek Super Cup winners |
5 |
| Greater Greece Cup winners |
3 |
10. Porto – Portugal – 86 Trophies
Futebol Clube do Porto, more commonly known as the Dragons or Azuis e Brancos, was founded in 1893.
They play in Portugal’s Primeira Liga and are currently managed by Italian head coach Francesco Farioli, appointed in July 2025 after an impressive stint at Ajax. Farioli extended his contract with the club until 2028 in January 2026 following a record-breaking first half of the season. Their home ground is the Estádio do Dragão, with a capacity of 50,033.
They are the second most decorated football club in Portugal, after Benfica, having won 86 major trophies.
| Premiera League winners |
30 |
| Taça de Portugal winners |
20 |
| Taça da Liga winners |
1 |
| Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira |
24 |
| Campeonato de Portugal |
4 |
| European Cup / UEFA Champions League |
2 |
| UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League |
2 |
| UEFA Super Cup winners |
1 |
| Intercontinental Cup winners |
2 |
11. Al-Faisaly – Jordan – 85 Trophies
Al-Faisaly Sports Club was founded in 1932 as the Al-Ashbal Club. Known by their fans as the Blue Eagles, this club plays in the Jordanian Pro League under manager Jamal Abu-Abed.
Their home ground is the Amman International Stadium with a capacity of 17,619.
They are the most successful football club in Jordan having won 83 official trophies. As shown below:
| Premier League Titles |
35 |
| FA Cup titles |
21 |
| FA Shields |
10 |
| Super Cup Titles |
17 |
| AFC Cups |
2 |
12. Bayern Munich – Germany – 85 Trophies
Founded in 1900, FC Bayern München, known to their fans as Die Bayern or Die Roten (The Reds), play in Bundesliga 1. They are currently managed by Belgian Vincent Kompany, appointed in June 2024 to replace Thomas Tuchel. In his debut season, Kompany delivered the Bundesliga title and signed a contract extension to 2029. Their home ground is the Allianz Arena with a capacity of 75,000.
They are the most successful club in German football history, having won a record 34 national titles and 20 national cups:
| German Bundesliga 1 Champions |
35 |
| DFB Pokal Cup winners |
20 |
| DFB/DFL-Supercup winners |
11 |
| DFL-Ligapokal |
6 |
| UEFA Champions League winners |
6 |
| UEFA Europa League Champions |
1 |
| UEFA/European Cup Winners’ Cup |
1 |
| UEFA/European Super Cup |
2 |
| Intercontinental Cup winners |
2 |
| FIFA Club World Cup |
2 |
13. Juventus – Italy – 76 Trophies
Juventus Football Club S.p.A., more commonly known as “The Old Lady” or Juve, was founded in 1897 and plays in Italy’s premier division, Serie A. Their home ground is the Allianz Stadium with a capacity of 41,507.
They are currently managed by Luciano Spalletti, who was appointed in October 2025 after the sacking of Igor Tudor. Spalletti, who guided Napoli to their first Scudetto in 33 years in 2023, took the job on a deal until June 2026 with an option for extension if Champions League qualification is secured.
Their trophy haul comprises:
| Serie A champions |
36 |
| Serie B champions |
1 |
| Coppa Italia |
15 |
| 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 |
14. Ajax – Netherlands – 75 trophies
Ajax, whose full name is Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax, are one of the Netherlands’ so-called “big three” football clubs. Founded in 1900 and with their home ground, the 55,865 capacity Johan Cruyff Arena (named after the player who was one of the world’s greatest players of his time) Ajax play in the Eredivisie and are currently managed by John Heitinga.
Their tally of 75 trophies includes:
| Eredivisie champions |
36 |
| KNVB Cup winners |
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 |
15. Liverpool – England – 72 Trophies
Liverpool Football Club was founded in 1892. They play in the English Premier League and their home ground is Anfield with a capacity of 53,394.
They are known as The Reds and are currently managed by Dutch coach Arne Slot, who was appointed in June 2024 to replace the departing Jürgen Klopp. In his first season, Slot led the club to their record-equalling 20th league title.
Their trophy total is 72, comprising:
| First Division/Premier League champions |
20 |
| Second Division champions |
4 |
| FA Cup winners |
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 |
16. Manchester United – England – 70 Trophies
Manchester United Football Club was founded in 1878. They play in the English Premier League and their home ground is Old Trafford with a capacity of 74,310. The club has had significant managerial turbulence in recent years — Erik ten Hag was replaced by Ruben Amorim in November 2024, but Amorim was himself sacked in January 2026 following a public fall-out with the club hierarchy. Former United midfielder Michael Carrick was appointed as interim head coach until the end of the 2025–26 season.
A dark part of the club’s history was the Munich air disaster in 1958 in which eight of their players died. In 1968 they became the first English team to win what was then called the European Cup.
Manchester United have won 70 trophies so far.
| First Division/Premier League champions |
20 |
| Second Division champions |
2 |
| FA Cup winners |
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 |
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. Their home ground is the 22,500-capacity Lotto Park.
They are currently managed by Besnik Hasi, an Albanian-born coach who previously managed the club to the league title in 2014 and returned for a second spell in March 2025. The club has endured a difficult run in recent years — going eight seasons without a league title as of 2025 — but Hasi has brought a degree of stability.
They are the most successful team in Belgian football history with 64 trophies.
| Belgian First Division champions |
34 |
| Belgian Cup winners |
9 |
| Belgian League Cup winners |
3 |
| Belgian Super Cup winners |
13 |
| UEFA Cup winners |
1 |
| UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup winners |
2 |
| UEFA Super Cup winners |
2 |
18. Galatasaray – Turkey – 63 Trophies
Galatasaray, whose full name is Galatasaray Spor Kulübü, play in the Süper Lig, the top level of football in Turkey. The club was founded in 1905.
Their home ground is the 53,978-capacity Rams Park and they are currently managed by Okan Buruk, who has now delivered three consecutive Süper Lig titles. In May 2025, Galatasaray claimed a record-extending 25th league title, becoming the first Turkish club in history to display five stars on their jersey — each star representing five league championships.
They have won 63 major trophies to date:
| Süper Lig champions |
25 |
| Turkish Cup winners |
19 |
| Turkish Super Cup winners |
17 |
| Turkish National Division |
1 |
| UEFA Cup |
1 |
| UEFA Super Cup |
1 |
19. FCSB (Romania) – 62 Trophies
Fotbal Club Steaua Bucuresti, or simply FCSB for short, are a Romanian football club that plays in the country’s top football division, Liga 1.
It was originally an army club founded in 1947 but became independent in 1998. The club’s home ground is the national arena with a seating capacity of 55,600. They are currently managed by Elias Charalambous.
FCSB has won 62 trophies, comprising:
| Liga 1 champions |
26 |
| Romanian Cup winners |
24 |
| Romanian Super Cup |
6 |
| League Cup winners |
2 |
| UEFA Champions League winners |
1 |
| UEFA Super Cup winners |
1 |
20. 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, a stadium with a capacity of 54,000.
The club plays in the Argentinian primera división. Boca Juniors have won 61 major trophies comprising:
| Primera División champions |
36 |
| Copa Argentina winners |
4 |
| Supercopa Argentina winners |
2 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional winners |
2 |
| Intercontinental Cup winners |
3 |
| Copa Libertadores winners |
6 |
| Copa Sudamericana winners |
2 |
| Supercopa Libertadores winners |
2 |
| Recopa Sudamericana |
4 |
FAQs
What are the most successful English football clubs?
The most successful English football clubs are Manchester United and Liverpool who lead the way in total major trophies. Arsenal are typically ranked next due to their strong domestic success, particularly in league titles and FA Cups.
What are the most successful Spanish football clubs?
The most successful Spanish football clubs are Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, who have dominated both La Liga and European competitions. Atlético Madrid are the clear third, with multiple league titles and consistent success in Europe.
What are the most successful Italian football clubs?
The most successful Italian football clubs are Juventus F.C., who have won the most Serie A titles, followed by AC Milan and Inter Milan. Both Milan clubs have strong domestic records and are among the most successful teams in European football history.
What are the most successful German football clubs?
The most successful German football club is FC Bayern Munich, who dominate domestically and have multiple Champions League titles. Borussia Dortmund are the next most successful modern club, while Borussia Mönchengladbach rank highly due to their dominance in the 1970s.
The 20 Most Successful Football Clubs in the World (2026)
With over 3.5 billion fans worldwide football, “the beautiful game” as we call it here in the UK, is by far the most popular sport in the world.
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup takes place and the final in Qatar in 2022 commanded an audience estimated at 14.6 million for that one game alone.
The players who win caps for their countries are selected from football clubs from all corners of the planet, and in this article we will be looking at the 20 most successful football clubs in the world, judging by the number of trophies they have won.
Lists of the most successful football clubs in the world are almost as controversial as the beautiful game itself, as there are so many trophies that vary from country to country. In our list, we have only included the major trophies according to UEFA, FIFA, and CONMDEBOL.
1. Al Ahly Sporting Club – Egypt – 155 Trophies
Top of the table is Egyptian Premier League side Al Ahly. Founded in 1907, they are currently managed by Danish coach Jess Thorup, who was appointed in October 2025 on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Their home ground is the Cairo International Stadium with a capacity of 74,100.
Al Ahly hold the record as the most decorated club in world football, and are known throughout Africa as “Nadi El Qarn” or Club of the Century, a title bestowed by CAF.
2. Celtic – Scotland – 120 Trophies
Founded in 1887. Their home ground is Celtic Park with a capacity of 60,411.
They are currently managed by Frenchman Wilfried Nancy, appointed in December 2025, following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. Nancy previously managed Columbus Crew in MLS, where he won the MLS Cup and the Leagues Cup.
The club has amassed 120 trophies to date, comprising:
Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers are ferocious rivals. When the two clubs meet in derby games, they are dubbed “Old Firm” derbies and are fiercely contested.
3. Rangers F.C. – Scotland – 118 Trophies
Scottish Premiership side Glasgow Rangers was founded in 1872. Their home ground is Ibrox Park in Glasgow. It has a maximum capacity of 50,987. The team is currently managed by German coach Danny Röhl, who was appointed in October 2025.
The club’s trophy haul comprises:
Rangers’ fans believe the tally should be higher and that they should include the 4 wins they had during the Second World War years 1939 to 1945 (which are not included for official reasons), and other various awards of which they have won 83, which would bring their total up to 204. But officially, the total is 118.
4. Club Nacional de Football – Uruguay – 117 trophies
Montevideo-based Club Nacional de Football, referred to by supporters as simply “Nacional”, was founded in 1899 via a merger between Uruguay Athletic Club and Montevideo Football Club.
Their home ground is Gran Parque Central, one of the venues used for the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930. They are currently managed by Jadson Vieira.
Nacional have never been relegated and hold the record as the most decorated club in South American football.
Their trophy haul comprises:
5. Atlético Peñarol – Uruguay – 113 Trophies
Atletico Penarol play in the Uruguayan Primera Division. The club was founded in 1891. Their home ground, Estadio Campeón del Siglo, is located in Bañados de Carrasco, Montevideo and has a capacity of 40,000. They are managed by Uruguayan Diego Aguirre, who returned to the club in November 2023 for a second stint.
Atlético Peñarol have never been relegated. Since they were first formed, they have always remained in the top division of Uruguayan football.
6. Real Madrid – Spain – 106 Trophies
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, nicknamed Los Blancos (The Whites), was founded in 1902.
Their home ground, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, has a capacity of 80,000.
Following Carlo Ancelotti’s departure at the end of the 2024–25 season, the club appointed club legend Xabi Alonso as manager, but he too departed by mutual consent in January 2026 following a run of poor results. Former player Álvaro Arbeloa, who had been managing the club’s reserve team Castilla, was appointed as his replacement.
Their updated major trophies are shown below:
7. Barcelona – Spain – 103 Trophies
Futbol Club Barcelona, more commonly referred to as Barça or Blaugrana, are, after Real Madrid, the second most successful football club in Spain.
They are managed by German coach Hansi Flick, appointed in the summer of 2024, who led the club to a remarkable domestic treble in his first season — La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España. Their home ground is the Spotify Camp Nou, with a capacity of 99,354.
Founded in 1899 and based in the city of Barcelona, the club has won a record 81 domestic trophies.
8. Benfica – Portugal – 88 Trophies
Sport Lisboa e Benfica was founded in 1904. They play in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Their home ground, the Estádio da Luz, has a capacity of 64,642.
After Roger Schmidt was sacked in 2024 and Bruno Lage’s brief return also ended, they are currently managed by the legendary José Mourinho, who returned to the club where he started his managerial career back in 2000. Mourinho signed a two-year deal in September 2025.
They are the most decorated club in Portugal with 88 trophies as shown below:
9. Olympiacos – Greece – 87 Trophies
Olympiacos F.C., known to their fans as Thrylos (Legend) or The Red and Whites, was founded in 1925 and plays in Greece’s Super League.
They are managed by Spaniard José Luis Mendilibar, who has been in charge since February 2024. Under his leadership, the club achieved a historic domestic double in 2024–25, winning both the Super League and the Greek Cup.
They are the most successful football club side in Greek history and, in 2024, made history by becoming the first Greek club ever to win a major European trophy when they defeated Fiorentina to claim the UEFA Europa Conference League.
10. Porto – Portugal – 86 Trophies
Futebol Clube do Porto, more commonly known as the Dragons or Azuis e Brancos, was founded in 1893.
They play in Portugal’s Primeira Liga and are currently managed by Italian head coach Francesco Farioli, appointed in July 2025 after an impressive stint at Ajax. Farioli extended his contract with the club until 2028 in January 2026 following a record-breaking first half of the season. Their home ground is the Estádio do Dragão, with a capacity of 50,033.
They are the second most decorated football club in Portugal, after Benfica, having won 86 major trophies.
11. Al-Faisaly – Jordan – 85 Trophies
Al-Faisaly Sports Club was founded in 1932 as the Al-Ashbal Club. Known by their fans as the Blue Eagles, this club plays in the Jordanian Pro League under manager Jamal Abu-Abed.
Their home ground is the Amman International Stadium with a capacity of 17,619.
They are the most successful football club in Jordan having won 83 official trophies. As shown below:
12. Bayern Munich – Germany – 85 Trophies
Founded in 1900, FC Bayern München, known to their fans as Die Bayern or Die Roten (The Reds), play in Bundesliga 1. They are currently managed by Belgian Vincent Kompany, appointed in June 2024 to replace Thomas Tuchel. In his debut season, Kompany delivered the Bundesliga title and signed a contract extension to 2029. Their home ground is the Allianz Arena with a capacity of 75,000.
They are the most successful club in German football history, having won a record 34 national titles and 20 national cups:
13. Juventus – Italy – 76 Trophies
Juventus Football Club S.p.A., more commonly known as “The Old Lady” or Juve, was founded in 1897 and plays in Italy’s premier division, Serie A. Their home ground is the Allianz Stadium with a capacity of 41,507.
They are currently managed by Luciano Spalletti, who was appointed in October 2025 after the sacking of Igor Tudor. Spalletti, who guided Napoli to their first Scudetto in 33 years in 2023, took the job on a deal until June 2026 with an option for extension if Champions League qualification is secured.
Their trophy haul comprises:
14. Ajax – Netherlands – 75 trophies
Ajax, whose full name is Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax, are one of the Netherlands’ so-called “big three” football clubs. Founded in 1900 and with their home ground, the 55,865 capacity Johan Cruyff Arena (named after the player who was one of the world’s greatest players of his time) Ajax play in the Eredivisie and are currently managed by John Heitinga.
Their tally of 75 trophies includes:
15. Liverpool – England – 72 Trophies
Liverpool Football Club was founded in 1892. They play in the English Premier League and their home ground is Anfield with a capacity of 53,394.
They are known as The Reds and are currently managed by Dutch coach Arne Slot, who was appointed in June 2024 to replace the departing Jürgen Klopp. In his first season, Slot led the club to their record-equalling 20th league title.
Their trophy total is 72, comprising:
16. Manchester United – England – 70 Trophies
Manchester United Football Club was founded in 1878. They play in the English Premier League and their home ground is Old Trafford with a capacity of 74,310. The club has had significant managerial turbulence in recent years — Erik ten Hag was replaced by Ruben Amorim in November 2024, but Amorim was himself sacked in January 2026 following a public fall-out with the club hierarchy. Former United midfielder Michael Carrick was appointed as interim head coach until the end of the 2025–26 season.
A dark part of the club’s history was the Munich air disaster in 1958 in which eight of their players died. In 1968 they became the first English team to win what was then called the European Cup.
Manchester United have won 70 trophies so far.
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. Their home ground is the 22,500-capacity Lotto Park.
They are currently managed by Besnik Hasi, an Albanian-born coach who previously managed the club to the league title in 2014 and returned for a second spell in March 2025. The club has endured a difficult run in recent years — going eight seasons without a league title as of 2025 — but Hasi has brought a degree of stability.
They are the most successful team in Belgian football history with 64 trophies.
18. Galatasaray – Turkey – 63 Trophies
Galatasaray, whose full name is Galatasaray Spor Kulübü, play in the Süper Lig, the top level of football in Turkey. The club was founded in 1905.
Their home ground is the 53,978-capacity Rams Park and they are currently managed by Okan Buruk, who has now delivered three consecutive Süper Lig titles. In May 2025, Galatasaray claimed a record-extending 25th league title, becoming the first Turkish club in history to display five stars on their jersey — each star representing five league championships.
They have won 63 major trophies to date:
19. FCSB (Romania) – 62 Trophies
Fotbal Club Steaua Bucuresti, or simply FCSB for short, are a Romanian football club that plays in the country’s top football division, Liga 1.
It was originally an army club founded in 1947 but became independent in 1998. The club’s home ground is the national arena with a seating capacity of 55,600. They are currently managed by Elias Charalambous.
FCSB has won 62 trophies, comprising:
20. 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, a stadium with a capacity of 54,000.
The club plays in the Argentinian primera división. Boca Juniors have won 61 major trophies comprising:
FAQs
What are the most successful English football clubs?
The most successful English football clubs are Manchester United and Liverpool who lead the way in total major trophies. Arsenal are typically ranked next due to their strong domestic success, particularly in league titles and FA Cups.
What are the most successful Spanish football clubs?
The most successful Spanish football clubs are Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, who have dominated both La Liga and European competitions. Atlético Madrid are the clear third, with multiple league titles and consistent success in Europe.
What are the most successful Italian football clubs?
The most successful Italian football clubs are Juventus F.C., who have won the most Serie A titles, followed by AC Milan and Inter Milan. Both Milan clubs have strong domestic records and are among the most successful teams in European football history.
What are the most successful German football clubs?
The most successful German football club is FC Bayern Munich, who dominate domestically and have multiple Champions League titles. Borussia Dortmund are the next most successful modern club, while Borussia Mönchengladbach rank highly due to their dominance in the 1970s.
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