Cristiano Ronaldo comes further back. So far he has “only” won 32 trophies.
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If you ask fans which star should be the most successful footballer in the world, many would probably name either Barça’s Lionel Messi (33) or Juves Cristiano Ronaldo (35). The latter actually has the chance to win his 33rd title of his career on Wednesday evening – individual awards are excluded.
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But the most successful kicker – if you take trophies with club and country as a yardstick? The Portuguese wouldn’t be that either. Even if he should win the Supercoppa final against Napoli with Juventus. It’s also not his noble rival from Barcelona. Messi currently has 36 titles – according to the Transfermarkt.
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There are 41 titles to be beaten
Which player is the two superstars facing the sun? The answer: several! Ronaldo, for example, is only eighth in the title table with his 32 trophies. One who is at the forefront is likely to be unknown among the younger fans: the Brazilian Maxwell (39). He has defended for PSG, Ajax, Inter and Barcelona and won a total of 37 titles. He has been retired since 2017.
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But even Maxwell is not the most successful footballer in the world. But on the title throne sits a compatriot of his. Ex-Barça and PSG star Dani Alves (37) has won 41 titles in his career. And the defense attorney still hasn’t had enough. He still plays in his homeland and wears the captain’s armband for Sao Paulo.
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By the way: The second most successful player is Andres Iniesta. The 36-year-old was allowed to kiss 39 trophies. He is currently ending his career in Japan with Vissel Kobe. (mam)