In football, trophies are the ultimate measure of success. Whether it’s a local league title or a prestigious continental title like the UEFA Champions League, winning silverware reflects a club’s dominance, history, and ambition. Trophies symbolise not just victories on the pitch but the passion of fans, the strategy of managers, and the legacy of great players. In European football, the competition for honours is especially fierce. This article talks about the European clubs that have won the most trophies in history.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv is Israel’s most successful football club, with a total of 67 competitive trophies. Their cabinet includes 2 continental titles, 25 league championships, 24 titles in the main domestic cup competition, and 16 other domestic trophies. Their sustained dominance in Israeli football earns them a joint 20th place among Europe’s most decorated clubs.
Dynamo Kyiv has been a powerhouse in Ukrainian and Soviet football, winning 67 official trophies. Their honours include 3 continental trophies, 30 league titles, 22 main domestic cups, and 12 other domestic trophies. Their history of success places them among the elite in Eastern European football.
One of the most famous football clubs in the world, Manchester United, has won a total of 68 trophies. This includes 1 FIFA Club World Cup, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 6 other continental titles, 20 league championships, 13 main domestic cups, and 27 other domestic trophies, making them one of Europe’s most decorated sides.
Galatasaray is Turkey’s most successful club, with 68 trophies. Their tally comprises 2 continental titles, 25 league championships, 19 main domestic cups, and 22 other domestic trophies. Their consistency and dominance at home and notable success abroad place them joint 18th in Europe.
Ferencvaros is Hungary’s most decorated football club, with a total of 69 trophies. Their silverware collection includes 1 continental trophy, 36 league titles, 24 main domestic cups, and 8 other domestic trophies, marking their historic dominance in Hungarian football.
Liverpool is one of the most successful clubs in England and Europe, with a total of 69 trophies. Their honours include 1 FIFA Club World Cup, 13 continental trophies, 20 league titles, 8 main domestic cups, and 27 other domestic trophies, making them a European football giant.
Red Star Belgrade has a glorious legacy, with 70 trophies to its name. This includes 1 Intercontinental Cup, 1 continental title, 36 league titles, 29 main domestic cups, and 3 other domestic trophies, making it Serbia’s and one of the Balkans’ most successful clubs.
Dinamo Zagreb leads Croatian football in success with 70 total trophies. Their collection features 1 continental trophy, 35 league titles, 26 main domestic cups, and 8 other domestic trophies, underlining their dominance in Croatian football history.
Juventus is Italy’s most successful football club, with 71 trophies. These include 2 Intercontinental Cups, 9 continental trophies, 36 league titles, 15 main domestic cups, and 9 other domestic trophies, showcasing their domestic supremacy and strong European pedigree.
Ajax is the most decorated Dutch club, with 75 trophies. Their haul features 2 Intercontinental Cups, 8 continental trophies, 36 league titles, 20 main domestic cups, and 9 other domestic trophies, cementing their status as a European powerhouse.
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Lincoln Red Imps dominate football in Gibraltar with a record 79 trophies. Their collection includes 29 league titles, 20 main domestic cups, and 30 other domestic trophies, underlining their unrivalled local dominance.
Olympiacos is Greece’s most successful club, with 82 total trophies. Their cabinet holds 1 continental trophy, 48 league titles, 29 main domestic cups, and 4 other domestic trophies, highlighting their unparalleled success in Greek football.
Bayern Munich is Germany’s most decorated club, with 84 total trophies. Their honours include 2 FIFA Club World Cups, 2 Intercontinental Cups, 10 continental trophies, 34 league titles, 20 main domestic cups, and 16 other domestic trophies.
Benfica is Portugal’s joint most successful club, having won 86 trophies. This includes 2 continental titles, 38 league championships, 26 main domestic cups, and 20 other domestic trophies, reflecting their enduring legacy in Portuguese football.
Porto shares Portugal’s top spot with Benfica, boasting 86 trophies. Their collection includes 2 Intercontinental Cups, 5 continental trophies, 30 league titles, 20 main domestic cups, and 29 other domestic trophies, showcasing their strength at home and in Europe.
Shamrock Rovers are Ireland’s most successful club, with 89 trophies. Their record includes 21 league titles, 25 main domestic cups, and an impressive 43 other domestic trophies, underlining their historic dominance in Irish football.
Barcelona is one of the giants of world football with a remarkable 100 trophies. Their honours include 3 FIFA Club World Cups, 17 continental trophies, 28 league titles, 32 main domestic cups, and 20 other domestic trophies, showcasing their brilliance across eras.
Real Madrid is Europe’s most successful continental club, with 103 trophies in total. Their collection features 5 FIFA Club World Cups, 3 Intercontinental Cups, 1 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, 23 continental trophies, 36 league titles, 20 main domestic cups, and 15 other domestic trophies.
Linfield is Northern Ireland’s most successful club, with an astonishing 117 trophies. This tally includes 57 league titles, 44 main domestic cups, and 16 other domestic trophies, reflecting their complete dominance in Irish football.
Rangers are Scotland’s most decorated club after Celtic, with 118 trophies. Their haul includes 1 continental trophy, 55 league titles, 34 main domestic cups, and 28 other domestic trophies, making them one of Europe’s most successful football institutions.
Celtic is the most decorated European team in football history. They have won one Continental Cup and 119 domestic trophies. Their domestic trophy count includes 55 league titles, 42 titles in the main domestic cup tournament, and 22 other domestic titles.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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