12 players who have won the UEFA Champions League with multiple clubs

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most prolific goalscorer in the history of the Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo is the most prolific goalscorer in the history of the Champions League

#8 Clarence Seedorf | Ajax 1995, Real Madrid 1998, AC Milan 2003 & 2007

UEFA Champions League Semi-Final: AC Milan v Manchester United
UEFA Champions League Semi-Final: AC Milan v Manchester United

Another member of Louis van Gaal's famous Ajax side from the mid-90s, Clarence Seedorf is one of the most versatile midfielders of his generation and enjoyed a playing career spanning over two decades.

The influential midfielder is the only player in Champions League history to have won the competition with three different clubs, as he accomplished the feat with the star-studded AC Milan team of the early 2000s.

The Dutchman lost the 2005 Champions League final to Liverpool but still managed to get his hands on the trophy twice with the Serie A side after sealing a controversial move from arch-rivals Inter.

Seedorf finished his career with four Champions League medal and multiple league titles across Europe, with his fitness and longevity earning praise globally.


#7 Deco | FC Porto 2004, Barcelona 2006

Barcelona v Celtic - UEFA Champions League
Barcelona v Celtic - UEFA Champions League

Brazilian born Portuguese midfielder Deco was one of the crown jewel's of Jose Mourinho's stunning Champions League winning squad with FC Porto in 2004. Under the guidance of his compatriot, Deco became a key player for the club and soon outgrew the Liga NOS side, as he sealed a move to Barcelona.

With Ronaldinho in the forefront of Frank Rijkaard's star-studded team, Deco was also one of the important players in Barcelona triumph in the 2006 final against Arsenal.

Deco was hailed as one of the very best players in his position and remained a key player for Barcelona, before moving to Chelsea in the summer of 2008.


#6 Samuel Eto'o | Barcelona 2006 & 2009, Inter Milan 2010

FC Internazionale Milano v SV Werder Bremen - UEFA Champions League
FC Internazionale Milano v SV Werder Bremen - UEFA Champions League

Samuel Eto'o is widely regarded as the greatest African footballer of all time and the Cameroonian international enjoyed a remarkable club career in his prime.

Part of two Champions League-winning squad under Pep Guardiola and Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona, Eto'o was a goal machine in the competition and scored in both finals for the Catalan club.

Having been part of Guardiola's all-conquering side in 2009, the prolific striker was sold to Inter Milan in a swap deal which saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrive at the Camp Nou. At Inter, Eto'o was once again in the thick of the action, as he spearheaded Jose Mourinho's side to an unprecedented treble in the 2009-10 season.

Eto'o is the only player in the history of the game to win back-to-back trebles in two different countries, having done so with Barcelona and Inter Milan just over a decade ago.


#5 Gerard Pique | Manchester United 2008, Barcelona 2009, 2011 & 2015

Juventus v FC Barcelona  - UEFA Champions League Final
Juventus v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Final

Despite being a fringe player at Manchester United, Gerard Pique was part of their Champions League-winning squad in 2008. In the summer that followed, the Spanish defender sealed a return to Barcelona to get regular game time under his belt.

Under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, Pique became one of the best players in the world in his position and formed a formidable partnership with compatriot Carles Puyol. In the season that followed, Pique was in the Champions League final once again and faced former club Manchester United.

Barcelona emerged victorious that year and beat the same opponents again in 2011, as they began to scale new heights under Guardiola. Pique got his hands for the fourth time in his career in 2015, as a Luis Enrique led Barcelona side completed the treble that season.


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